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 (48)
vlaaitje
this is a real stunner.....such a gorgeous pose....never saw a swan like this way...he must be very flexible....really awesome......it's a wonderful image for a book for " funny animals" with unusual poses.....I can't get enough from this.....a swan is such a elegance bird.....and I lost my fears for the swans now.....I prove it to you the next time if you visit Holland again.....well taken my friend
Jay7347
Flexiblility like that...must be a young swan...ouch my old back! Fun image!!! -jay
iaacf
I agree with you.. this is funny !. It looks like a big ship in harbour waiting.
LostPatrol
Excellent shot, great compo, very interesting image.
soulofharmony
beautiful capture.. love the affection in the eye and how the sunlight just cascades of the features.. flexibile indeed.. must be all the yoga...:)... superb
zaberc
Beautiful image !!!
nathalie06
Your swan is wonderful. I like the softness of this photograph. It seams that you awoke it, and that it leaves a long sleep. But with what do the swans dream ? Another praise of the beauty of mother Nature. I always liked the way which you have to transmit to us your emotions, it is also that had always touched Giancarlo, and why we love your photographies... Please continue to send us all this softness, all that love for the animals, for the Nature, for the Life. Grazie Danny ! Sweet dreams. Nathalie, always with Giancarlo
TwoPynts
That is so funny! They've got the neck bones for it, that is for sure. Great capture, hang loose man!
YohannR
Really nice pic... great capture...!!!
escafeld
Glad you joined him/her!
Tedz
I bet I could have some fun if I had a longer Neck...and I hope You have a Big Paddle like Him...manly hugz
AndreyATC
LOL! Great shot! This swan is whether smart or has pain in the neck. :o)
Mikan
ha, ha...just chillin! and when I start to think that outside is snowing like hell, I might consider for me to go out and "chill" a little...love your shot! top class as always!
b2amphot
LOL.. like, just chillin dude. Excellent capture.
diomedes66
Superb. Now that's seriously laid back :-) Well done, first class!
sharky_
Such softness and a prize winning shot. Aloha
DJB
You must have the tamest swans there. If I tried that my camera would get eaten. This POV is stunning.
GiveMe
Wonderful photo. Very well done. Tks :^)
WandM
Fantastic. Thanks for the early morning smile!
Margana
Perfect.Perfect.Perfect.A lesson in great photography.
LICORNEDECRISTAL
merveilleuse photo!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and splendid photo Daniel!!! Impressive and great detail!!!!
Blush
Beautiful photo Hope its not chillin cuz its butt is a lil bit cold I wish I could stretch my neck like that LOL Excellent Vote n hugs Susan~
tizjezzme
Wow. The beauty of swans always amazes me.
Kropot
:0 Yeah, a floating beauty, with a necksupport.
sinistar
Lol beautiful and funny image
tallpindo
Keeping ones beak warm in one's wingpit is a chore on frigid days.
zatman
How original and superb Danny
tommorules
Love the detail in the feathers & the pose! Reminds me of a hippy riding a Harley-Davidson chopper, for some bizzare reason! Very laid-back.
jimry
perfect moment captured Dan...yep, a smile indeed :)