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 (69)
vlaaitje
such a gorgeous look......excellent...razor-sharp..and such a perfect details....."v"
gunsan
Oh my...he looks majestic yes, and dangerous. Such a wonderful shot! Perfection!
ModestyB
Splendid shot, crisp 'n clear !! Bald? Eh.....isnt that a whiteheaded eagle...LOL!! An Ol fella perhaps but an excellent capture :) Puss & kram
Zacko
OH MY GOD!!! Now i truly get why youre a legend at this place!!! What an amazing capture!!!! WooooooooooooW!!!!!!!
kenwas
Wonderful shot of a most magestic creature.
Simplicity
Wow this is fantastic work, Such magnificence and pride, That's why he is called an American bald Eagle. Excellent shot !!
M_Moraitis
Good, no apologies needed when it comes to you posting wonderful pictures of these strong and powerful eagles. Such a fierce look in his eyes and portrays himself with pride and glory. Really spectacular shot Danny!
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Brrrrrrr what a terrible eagle ! Shure it's the most majestic, and his eye is so impressive. A wonderful photo Danny, and this portrait is a master piece ! I prefere your friend the Owl... who seams more sympatic than this sort of eagle ;-)))) The render, the detail of the white feathers is perfect. I vote !!! Have a nice night, and make sweet dreams my friend.
TwoPynts
Well, I think you've got it. This is hands down an AMAZING shot. No appologies please. You have a true portrait here of this majestic raptor. ((CLAPS)) V
Sekadhar
This is masterpiece! One of your best! Excellent !*****!
SoulSearcherr
simply PERFECT..bravoooo
Dianthus
Excellent photo. Hate to come across him.lol. Scary and fierce. Beautiful eagle.Great work:)
mss
PERFECT!
pimbotin
This is just a masterpiece! My best friend's best profile! I LOVE IT...!
patmartj
Yea, way to go my friend!
soulofharmony
he looks pretty mean...superb quality of p'graphy beautiful softness of feathers.. excellent details .. :)
diomedes66
WOW! Magnificent! Any closer and he'd take a bite from your lense! Exceptional image!
Kropot
Beautifull animal. Excellent shot.
maud
What a great capture! Perfection V :)
Corwin13
Stunning image! A perfection!!!
shellzybabe
simply awesome! what more can I say! :))))
kansas
No apologies needed. A marvelous capture.
SoulEatar
Well hello Mr Eagle - As up close and personal as it gets - Dish it out Dan !!!! :))
jimry
Best yet mate...all is perfection...literally...a true masterpiece!
CDBrugg
absolute stunner of a shot!
logiloglu
wow, a most impressive portrait. fantastic shot. vote #:O)
hewee
I love Bald Eagle's so post all you want to here.
parb1194
Wonderful close up of this beautiful eagle. EXCELLENT!!!!! ;o)
b2amphot
Hey, I'm a bloddy Yank, we love those things. A really, really awesome shot... so fierce looking. Such superb detail.
sharky_
This is just a fantastic shot. Superb. Aloha