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 (42)
cynlee
neat looking birds in their feathered bodies with less then purty heads!! a fine shot ...sports shooting :P grrrr... take the time you need Danny, our thoughts are with you
Jay7347
Geez Danny...my wife says they're kind of cute...but then again, she married me...better shut up now. She says she used to eat them during Peace Corps days in Senegal. Nice image big guy! -jay
TwoPynts
Not the most attractive of fowl, but certainly distinctive looking. You gave them a lot of character with this photo. I wish your wife a speedy recovery.
vlaaitje
Such a lovely details, I love the feathers of course the most.....but its face is soooooo ugly...just like a turkey, not my favorite, but the patterns are awesome...and take good care of your self too....get well soon for your wife Sharyn....
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Super ! Beautiful birds, and not often it's possible to see them in Europe. They've got an incredible plumage, very delicate, with tender colours. But being a carnivorous... and I like to eat game... and I think they are delicious ;-)))))) like a partridge. I know I'm awfull... forgive me please ;-))) Have a nice evening Danny.
zorares
We've been raising these birds here in Texas for the past 18 months. They're very loud, they like to roam about the place and they hate being locked up at night. The last bit makes them the local bobcat's favorite snack! but they do eat a lot of bugs as well as snakes and scorpions.
Zacko
LOL, they look soooo cool!!! What an excellent capture!!! Well done indeed!!!!! Have a great day #:o)
gunsan
Funny heads on such beautifully feathered bodies. I get a strong feeling that the are females, but I know that is a very "human" association :-) Super shot as always!
diomedes66
Marvelous capture and what unusual looking birds! Quite well done and I hope your wife recovers quickly.
Georges_H_Hoens
Fabulous shot dear friend and what a beautiful animals there. Say hello for me to Jim, I mis both of you.
j-art
Your shots are always an inspiration to me my friend - and please tell your wife all my best whishes! Hey, and nothing to apologizes for not being around to much, we all have a life besides rosity and the internet, and sometimes real life is just a little more important but isnt it always great to come back here and see all the friends online maybe most of us wont ever meet in real life but it is a wonderful feeling to know there are friends around all over the world. So thanks for being you and thanks for your art all the best my friend
jimry
Such a great find mate...sad about the red kites but this made up for it...what an event THIS turned out to be...absolutely super shot...:)
addiek
a Very beautiful but surreal kind of bird! look like they ate the red kites LOL!
soulofharmony
beautiful birds and ususal... all the best.. hope things improve soon :)
zaberc
These birds are fabulous .... not really beautiful ... but the shot is very beautiful and fabulous !
b2amphot
Fascinating looking birds... sort of like a turkey, but even more homely. Great shot. My very best to you and your wife.
GiveMe
Great shot of these beautiful birds. Love the colors on their heads, almost makes them look like little vultures. Best wishes for getting well of your wife. Tks Danny :^)
kennyliu
Wow, a bunch of pretty guys! Cool shot!
Michelle A.
So THAT is what these are!!! Would you believe that I encountered some of these (amongst other strange birds) today running around in a place called the Umbrella Factory here in Charlestown, Rhode Island, my son insisted they were wild turkeys, and I knew they couldn't be.... what a coincidence that you would post this today.... hehehe....
YohannR
Strange birds... Head don't match the beauty of their feathers... Beautifull details... Sending good thoughts toward the 2 of you, specialy your wife...!!! V
blacq_nyght_vampyre
This is one awesome photo!!!! Perfection personified. I love those dotted feathers!!
Sekadhar
Awesome and cool! Excellent shot!*****!
Tedz
So tasty with a bit o' Stuffing....sigh
susanmoses
too pretty to eat... so I'll just drink it in... :O)
sharky_
Those two up front are planning something and they look kind of angry, lol. Watch out for foul play. Beautiful capture. Aloha
WandM
On the road... A funny and cool shot.
Akinom
Hmmm... never seen this species! Kind of strange looking in shape but the feathers are most beautiful! Don't worry about comments... private life comes first, Danny! Sorry to hear more problems have appeared on your wife's illness... sending best wishes to both of you! hugest hugz
SNAKEY
This is awesome mate........... i really love it.:O)
Blush
Beautiful We go by a field of wild turkeys almost everyday The field is full of them but they are so far away I love these Beautiful shot:) Vote n hugs Susan~
tallpindo
That texture makes such a clinging Victorian garment. Seeing it in vivo is just one up on in situ.