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 (61)
nongo
Is that a blue eyed raven??? Supburb capture Danny!!! Love the intense look you've caught here!!!!!! V
unstrung65
....a most excellent bird portrait!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Spectacular... excellent photography !
wildfire2003
Wow, Dan, really up close and personal, bravo!!V
patmartj
Spot on, razor sharp
typeitout68
Do you sit outside with your camera just waiting for beautiful things to come your way? Or, maybe they read your mind when you tell them to hold still just for a second... You have the most excellent shots! I love your photos.
Drea71
Just brilliant - so crisp and clear...
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and very opportune shot Daniel!!! Excellently done!!!!
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! Splendida e incredibile fotografia ! Never seen this bird so distinctly ! He's beautiful, the contrast of his eyes and the black of his wings is wonderful. He was building his nest I think, have you seen it ? Your birds are amazing like your butties Danny. And your macro are incredibles. Have you got others of this bird ?
Onslow
Nicely done - superb detail :)
kellendor
Okay, c'mon, tell us - did you photo manipulate the eye??!!??!? Even if you did - it's wonderful. What a beautiful shot - great work!
YohannR
Perfect picture... beautifull details and so clear and crisp... EXCELLENT...!!!!!!! V
Lary
Amazing photography! Congrats! :) V
Enmos
This is just awesome mate, such detail !!! Stunning work here !!! :o))
Zacko
OH MY GOD!!! That is one lovely shot! So crisp and clear and will ya look at that eye!!! Gorgeous!!! Enjoy your stay, and say hi to Ilona for me #:O)
susanmoses
Amazing shot Danny! WoW!
MedTran39
Absolutely beautiful!
FabioNemo
finissimo
vlaaitje
Hey Old man !!! mmmmmm I saw how you catch this one....it was a real joy to see how he/she pick up all the nest stuff....and I know you can't get enough from all. the birds around you.....we have had a lovely day today, with a lot sunshine and "firework" later on this day......because our Quinn...we will see what we do tomorrow.....it's nice to travel with you.....thanks for being just you xoxo
kennyliu
What a clean shot on this! Cool!
Lledeline
Fantastic !!
zaberc
Tr beau !!!!
kansas
Excellent shot of this bird. Very sharp details. Your words seem to have a double meaning. ;))
Tedz
This is so nice Danny...sigh...though I am a bit suspicious...are You sure You haven't PotatoShoped one of the Coords Eyes here?...manly hugz
logiloglu
fantastic shot. a wonderful portrait #:O)
-seek-
wow, such nice colouring especialy the eye. neat, thanks for sharing. ;)
DIANE603
Outstanding capture!!
borsy
Fantastic image!!!
tizjezzme
OMGosh, what a picture! What a beautiful capture!!! I could stare at this for hours.....
SoulSearcherr
wow..this is so impressive..love the colors