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 (39)
Enmos
Beautiful shot of this wagtail, theyre the cutest birds !! :o)
susanmoses
wonderful capture of cute bird by a cute name... :O)
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! What a beautiful small bird. Very cute ! I can't find the french name ;-((( but I will !!!! I also love the composition, and the delicacy of the feather on the beach. A very lovely composition. Have a nice night my friend. Nathalie
Onslow
Nice shot of this perky little bird cooling his feet :)
YohannR
Very good pic... beautifull bird...!!!
marybelgium
excellent shot ! bravo !
kansas
Beautiful shot. A neat little bird. I like the sparkling water.
Saurav
Excellent shot my friend.
Michelle A.
Beautiful capture.....
BusyB967
Excellent capture..:)
escafeld
Beautiful shot!!! Love to see these birds bobbing about on my lawn.
GiveMe
Beautiful capture. Love the light reflecting in the waves. Tks Danny :^)
logiloglu
fantastic shot. excellent photography #:O)
Tedz
After wanting to know where the River is...that leads to My Back Passage...in Foxton...actually a renound Bird Sanctuary at the back of My 'umble Abode...I look for a Code in the Title..."Wagtail Shoreline"...and am convinced You are just teasing Me and playing Me along. Lovely Birdy....manly hugz...allways :]
Blush
Never heard of this bird before But its an excellent image I got up some new ones too drop on over:) Vote n hugs Susan~
Sekadhar
Awesome! Very cute, too! Excellent shot!*****!
sharky_
Brave little bird stood its grounds. Excellent shot. Aloha
vlaaitje
lovely shot, I like the waves....and yes, I noticed the feather too.....
Niutek
A sweet little guy and a lovely, soothing photo, Danny :)
gunsan
Oh, my little friend the wagtail! Yes I call them friends, I have them on my lawn sumertime, have not seen them yet. Such an excellent shot, I love the clarity of the bird as well as the effects on the water (I love water too!)
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid shot of great detail!!!! Beautiful illumination!!! V
snakemove
Hello Danny, what a nice shot, love the waves, and the bird too, and I see a feather, nice, because my mom love it, I went with her today to that park nearby, and she gave me some advice to take some macro shots, I post one today, mom is proud of me, because I did all by myself, I am only listen what I must do, see you soon, MITCH
TwoPynts
Hey seems to be thinking, "Ah, this is the life." Great moment in time, captured in your cam and seen by your eye, now shared with us all.
soulofharmony
beautiful composition .. light of the waves gives a tranquil atmosphere.. glimmers.. love the little feather floating down.. makes me wonder what this bird is thinking... beautiful compo.. one of my favourites.. superb :)...)
ana-maria
Excellent shot!!! Looks beautiful!
zaberc
I love a lot the effects of the waves and the little bird in the front !
tommorules
One of my favourite birds, very characterful & I love watching their behaviour. Excellent shot!
1010
He looks like he is surrounded by diamonds. What an exquisite shot. Super ~V~
jimry
Prob saying farewell to his/her friend...kinda looks that way but a lovely shot nonetheless :)
alvinylaya
A beautiful shot. I love the blurred background.