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 (52)
chantal-france
Beautiful portrait of this flamingo :)) Love the way you captured it with the eye emerging of this pink plumage :))
tallpindo
Looking out in the cold changes the character of these so unique birds. I like the way the feathers are coming out. This eye is not so wild as most wading birds.
pjaj
Excellent capture Danny!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo my friend!!! Have my vote!!!
Jay7347
Beautiful image my friend. Hope you're feeling better! Now, to save this for my wife...the bird lover. Vote -jay
LICORNEDECRISTAL
fantastique photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kansas
Beautiful as always. Wonderful detail. Lovely colors. This bird seems to be looking right at you. Hope your health problems are improving. Take care of yourself.
i-popba
Outstandingwork...cool shot..!! just wonderful my friend... V
Pierre59
Excellentes prise de vue et photo, jolies couleurs, bravo !!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Outstanding !
tizjezzme
wow... this is SO pretty !!!!!!! V
logiloglu
simply beautiful and tender scene. a wonderful photography !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
madame
Superb shot... wonderful details and colors for this very elegant flamingo ! Take care of yourself Danny :) v
HobbyHopper
Beautiful shot as always. Beautiful flamingo!!
gallimel
take care of yourself dear, please :) Hugs and thanx for your glimpses :)
tommorules
Hehe, the way the world is, it's best to sleep with one eye open. Bear-traps at the bottom of the stairs are good too...
CDBrugg
pink with embarassement? Fantastic picture!
tvernuccio
what a totally beautiful image that makes me very happy! all snuggled up in pink!! fantastic detail and i really enjoy the unusual composition. for me it's just a little tight on the top for my tastes. incredible capture!! Feel better! vote!
sinistar
Just gorgeous photography Danny Bravo my friend
zatman
Excellent work Dan Those eys and colours with such detail
WonderfulCreation
This is a great shot imho, the high angle works here.
Sapphyre_net
Soft pink fluff! Excellent image! :) I love flamingoes. This one looks so pretty.