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 (47)
Lary
WOW! What a cool shot and what a cool hairstyle....very funcky!!! :)
Jay7347
Beautiful and striking image Danny! Sorry i haven't been by much. Doing a lot of beat stuff and got a new puppy...no time to breath! vote -jay
vlaaitje
Such a beauty, I remember the day that you shoot this one. Excellent details, the crown are that feathers too? mmmmmmmmmm looks good to me....
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! What a splendid portrait ! The Crowned Crane is for me another memory of my childhood in Africa (in Congo). I often saw some of them when I was a little girl. I found this large bird very impressive, his glance frightened me a little. But at the same time I found his hairstyle a little ridiculous. On ground he's not very majestic, but as soon as it takes its take-off, it's anything else ! The migrations of Cranes in particular are marvellous to see. I like the details of your portrait, the lightness of his peak. A pure wonder Danny !
tommorules
Bloody dandelions will root anywhere.... hehe.. kidding, superb bird!!
marybelgium
SUPERB ! wonderful portrait !
sharky_
Beautiful shot of this living fossil. Excellent information. Aloha
patmartj
Another stunner!
WiserAngel
I tried that hair-do out in early 1982. I like it on the duck much better. Fantastic work, Dan.
NarayanaKow
Wonderful shapes and colours. Majestic and alert, just like you, but without the smile.
soulofharmony
sublime shot and pov... excellent photography...brillaint:))))))))))
Michelle A.
Simply beautiful Danny.
tallpindo
I have walked among the sandhill cranes as they have walked in the roadway with the cars. They are so vertical and thin. As elegant as a gentleman with a walking stick. This one adds so much to that simpler fare.
escafeld
Another amazing close-up!!!
Synapse
You have to be the most educational R'osity member I've seen... thank you for sharing all you do :-)
logiloglu
fantastic portrait. simply perfect capture,Danny. #:O)
mireille
Oh Wow! Impressive! Amazing ! what a wonderfull shot! I love it! Bravo ! V
nongo
Wow, a living fossil, reminds me of me, LOL, anyway I'm getting there!!! ;) This is a supburb portrait of this beautiful crane, thanks for the bio on this guy too!!! Exceptional work as usual!!!!! V
pm_hackworth
La Crane! La Crane! Okay it's time for me to go to bed! LOL! You are so good at these shots it's amazing! VOTE
tizjezzme
OMG, what a kewl lookin' guy!!!!! Wow! LOL GREAT closeup ... beautiful... :)...))))!!
b2amphot
Several wows on this one, aside from the excellent shot... that bird has quite the impressive "do", plus the coloring around its beak. Heck of a capture.
borsy
Excellent image!!!
Sekadhar
This bird is fantastic...excellent shot!*****!
YohannR
Great shot... superbe and clear details...!!!!!
cynlee
that's how i look when i wake up in the mornings! cool closeup! :]
Punaguy
Well done Danny, I love this bird! Aloha!
kennyliu
What a pretty bird!
GiveMe
Brilliant shot of this gorgeous bird. Tks Danny :^)
jimry
and what fine birds they are too...fine image mate :O)
PapaGuru
What a model, crest pops out wonderful on this photo. Very nice job Danny