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 (44)
addiek
A beautiful head piece... a beautiful but unusual bird to be sure!
iaacf
Fantastic detailed and beautiful image. I don't believe we have this species in Holland..
sharky_
Its as if it was sitting right before your camera? Excellent shot. Aloha
marybelgium
lovely and fantastic macro !
Enmos
Amazing capture, so very detailed !!! Maybe its a juvenile... couldnt find this particular species either :o) Superb work mate !!
vlaaitje
During this comment I type for you 11.40 my time, you will listening to your favorite music in your car....because you drive back to England right now....yes Danny, you where treated like a pasha, and you are worth it.....we have had some wonderful days together ass well Mitch...you saw with your own eyes that he likes it too to travel with us....this bird I like a lot, I tried to made some shots as well, but they where not that good as yours...so that's why you dedicate this for me "smart man you are".....I love the colours and the background.....and of course the head....such a beautiful bird......thanks Danny, for the time we spent together.....I will send you the pics I made, and Mitch made when you where in action....hugz xoxox
CDBrugg
lovely shot
pjaj
Excellent capture as always Danny!! Beautiful photography:o)
tallpindo
We hear often of the Plover as Ensign Plover of the RN but seeing his representative first hand is a jolly go.
TomDart
danob, this plover is more than expected! Great shot and detail revealing more about this bird than I have seen before.
soulofharmony
beautiful soft feathering and detail..it does look rather like a youngish between adult and chick beautiful shot :)...
Tommy3D
How you are able to to sneak up on these creatures and get their picture always amazes me Danny!! Your nature photography is just awesome!!! vote
Sekadhar
Awesome - as always! Excellent shot!*****!
LICORNEDECRISTAL
excellent details!!!!!!!!!
tony_br22
lovely, good to see you are back safe and sound .. another gorgeous capture, so close so alive!!! - intriguing photographic work .. (v)
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! What a lovely and funny bird. He's got incredible eyes, and a wonderful hairstyle !!! Beautiful photo as always. Holland is rich in birds, and in emotions with your friends. A life of Pasha... great life ;-) !!!! A presto Danny. Con tutto il nostro affetto. Nathalie e sempre con me, il tuo amico Giancarlo
susanmoses
The World of Ornithology comes alive and beautiful through your lens Danny.. someday a book perhaps?... :O)
Niutek
I think it's the prettiest bird I've seen - I mean his 'face' :))) Wonderful dedi, too - hugs to both of you :))
RodolfoCiminelli
WoW!!! Spectacular photo and shot my friend!!! Splendid quality and details!!! V
sossy
I see feathers and that is perfect for Ilona! ;o) a brilliant capture of this fantastic bird with a funny and sunning expression! ;o)
Tedz
"I'm looking over a Four Ringed Plover...that I over looked before"...wait until You come and stay with Me...Big Boy....I will treat You as a Sultan of Swing! manly hugz
cynlee
what's a "pasha"? sounds like a great visit & what an unique looking bird you have here! :]
GOLDILOCKSUK
Wow what a gorgeous closeup this is spectaular photography and superb vote Cathy xoxoxo
jimry
lovely fine detailed bird Dan...wouldnt like to be at the end of that beak!!!!
YohannR
WOW... that is a really beautifull bird and the details are exquisite... an other perfect pic...!!! V
Akinom
Perfectly chosen for Ilona... all those wonderful feathers ;o) Excellent shot! Yep, me thinks you had a great time with Ilona and her family!
WonderfulCreation
Is this one taken in holland? I don't even know thi species... detailed shot, but the pov is a bit too high imho.
zaberc
Beautiful shot as always ! Bravo !
Onslow
Superb detail - wonderful capture :)
escafeld
Beautiful creature and a superb shot!!!