Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, ÂÂ
The belief that a good photograph is the result of a good camera places the importance upon the equipment rather than upon the photographer. It emphasizes the machine rather than the man, the tool rather than the artist, the technology rather than the artistic intent. It is as if Monet had been told that the reason why his paintings were so beautiful was because he had such good paintbrushes. Or as if Paul Bocuse’s culinary excellence was explained away by his use of superlative pots and pans. Or again if Yo-Yo Ma had been informed that his Stradivarius was solely responsible for the stunning quality of his music.ÂÂ
One can be inspired and have an idea, be very creative in making this idea into a work of art, have developed the required level of craftsmanship, without the outcome of one’s efforts being motivated by the desire to follow a vision for one’s entire body of work. Vision is an overriding envelope that encompasses both inspiration and creativity. It is a blanket that covers the entire artist’s work, a blanket that often comes later in the life of an artist, after one has perfected one’s art and moved beyond the commonplace outcome that most artists have to go through. For this reason I placed vision as the third step of this process. I placed it there not because it comes necessarily at the end of the process but because in life it is often something that artists discover later on.
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Certainly, a master needs a masterful instrument, be it a camera, paintbrushes, pots and pans or a violin, as in my examples, or other tool, since this list can be expanded to include many other professions. But to say that the quality of the art is caused solely by the quality of the instrument is to miss the point altogether about the importance of the artist. It is missing the point about the human factor, about the man or the woman that actually made use of this instrument. After all, art is made by artists and not by tools. Tools are inanimate objects that need someone to set them in motion. And to set a tool in motion so that art is created through the use of this tool, an artist is needed.
I am now retired from working as a Mental Health professional having worked in the Royal Air Force and National Health Service, giving me more time to persue my photography and artwork. I am a Semi Professional Photoghrapher. Here you will find a collection of my photographs and a selection of Digital Art, Traditional Painting and Sketches that I have also used the digital medium to enhance. Please feel free to pass on any comments. My Camera Gear
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Comments (50)
pjaj
Excellent photography Danny!! Beautiful capture!!
vlaaitje
Such a lovely shot, razor-sharp, and excellent details in the feathers......and such a sharp green forground....I can remember that place you made it.....a wonderful place for chil out.....hugz xo
cynlee
so sharp i tried to touch it & stubbed my finger :] most excellent danny-o
YohannR
Superbe... it is so so cute... and the details are incredibly perfect...!!!!!!!!!!!!
nongo
So sharp and crisp, excellent image of this cute little chick!!!! V ;)
Tedz
Oooh...You big softie...Youn make My wee Heart melt....and My Wings go flutterflutter...but, a fine Manly Photograph :]
sharky_
Wow! You take excellent pictures. Just love your photography. Aloha
Onslow
quality shot - this is so real excellent sharpness and clarity - beautiful picture - superb :)
tizjezzme
Ohhhhhh what a sweetie !!!! So innocent, so fresh and new ... gorgeous ... VOTE!!!
b2amphot
An incredibly crisp and delightful pic. Wish you'd list some camera info.
chiaroescuro
I LOVE THIS WORK!!!! VEEEEEEEEEEERY GOOOOOOD! Nice resolution and good capture of the momment. Congratulations!
Dianthus
Brilliant photo. :)
Apophis906
Oh wow,thats such a pretty little one. Excellent capture and job for sure here.
BlACklADY-
wow Esta criatura es preciosa :] es tan peque y bella. Wonderful capture adn xcellent job here. bravoo and well done vote~
WandM
Such a beauty!
DJB
Natural beauty.So clear
neverfinder
Grea image wonderful cute thing ;-)
gunsan
Sooo sweet, a perfect capture! Make think of easter :-)
Synapse
Adorable Danny, and I still marvel at the clarity of your close work :-)
Akinom
The clarity is amazing, Danny! A real cutie you show us here so perfectly. Bravo!
kenwas
Wonderful shot! Congrats!
tallpindo
You've caught all the downey disheveled of the soon to fly. I was just reading about how the jagged edges and assymmetry of body of the falcon allows 240mph stoops!
ascrazy
brilliant shot Danny, wonderful details, thanks!!v
sittingblue
an incredible shot.
RodolfoCiminelli
Briiliant and wonderful photo my friend!!! Impressive detail!!! v
SoulEatar
Fluff & Scruff - looke like he's got a great start - nice foto :)
Michelle A.
How sweet! A beautiful shot!
M_Moraitis
Very cute little chickadee! It's obvious you were possibly on the ole stomach getting this capture. :)) Adorable indeed.
SophiaDeer
Outstanding Photo! A cute little bird!
soulofharmony
Gorgeous little chickett beautiful markings to the eye.. a bundle of fluff and a sign spring is coming sublime as always :)....