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 (52)
Synapse
Stunning capture Danny, again your DOF is just perfect here. Perfect lighting for one of nature's wonders. Happy birthday to Ilona too!
patmartj
Such a proud bird Danny, Ilona will love it
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very opportune shot my friend!!! Splendid photo!!!!
SophiaDeer
How beautiful!! Stunning colors. This is gorgeous Dan!
pm_hackworth
Beautiful! Stunning!
lululee
Outstanding image. So very rich in colors and details.
SNAKEY
Thats a cooooooooooooooooool one mate......Nothing as enticing as a peacock dance.:O)
nathalie06
Ciao Danny. Incredible capture, and a beautiful POV for this Peacock ! It's a wonderful bird, we've tried to photographed them when we was in Camargue with Giancarlo, but they was wild, and we never could stand near to them ! His colours are amazing, and his hairless to ;o)))
RedundantlyAbundant
This is a brilliant shot dan! A winner for sure!
zaberc
Stunning bird and shot !
Jay7347
What a stunning image Danny! vote -jay
GiMi53
Beautiful ! I really like the DOF ! Excellent photography, Danny ! :~)
vlaaitje
Yes sweetheart, it is my birthday tomorrow, you are smart, a day earlier, haha, time flies. Also if you come to visit me here in Holland, then the time goes also to fast....really, I went 46 tomorrow, but I feel still young inside. I enjoy each day, because I know also how short life can be!!! This bird is awesome, I can remember that day you took this shot, it was in castle park Born, where we went with the three of us.. Always nice our memories, it is such a proud bird, and so elegance, and a wonderful look......thanks Danny for the friendship we share, and for just being you..and that you didn't forget me this time "wink" "wink"....hugs.....xoxo
pimbotin
Incredible... Just incredible!!! (is there a relation between this shot and this one: http://www.webshots.com/g/25/535-sh/40289.html ,they look so similar!) Anyway, compliments, this is probably the best I've seen this week!
tommorules
If anything here the feathers behind the neck outshine the fantastic shimmering blue of the bird itself. Stunning Danny!
cbender
amazing blue!!! i like it the proudness of this bird's well catured!
Lledeline
Beautiful.
Onslow
Colour and etail spot on superb - a fitting birthday greeting :)
-seek-
he is beautiful... you capture life professionally. :)
escafeld
Love the poise, just can't stand the noise :) A superb shot of this striking looking bird!!!
LENK911
OUTSTANDING PICTURE. THEY DON'T LIKE YOU TO GET TOO CLOSE TO THEM. I HAVE SEARCHED EVERYWHERE FOR PICTURES OF THEM. THANKS AND MORE PLEASE.
gunsan
This is something of the most beautiful I have ever seen, such splendour, such pride. A magnificent gift for Ilona on her B-day! Happy birtday Ilona, just 25 minutes ahead (I think we have the same timezone)
Michelle A.
Excellent shot and wonderful wishes.....
logiloglu
wow, a fantastic shot. simply perfect capture. a great dedication for Ilona. #:O)
GiveMe
Stunning photo. Happy Birthday Ilona.
nongo
Beautiful birthday present for the feather lady of RR!!!! Happy Birthday Ilona!!!!!
Blush
Oh I love Peacocks and their cry is almost human Such beautiful colors and feathers I used to keep some in my room as a teenager I thought they were so neat with that eye in the middle lol Perfect shot hun Vote n hugs Susan~
b2amphot
Lovely tribute... such gorgeous, vivid color. Wonderful capture.
Sekadhar
Hundred WOW!!!!! And stars***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sharky_
Beautiful close up. Love the colors of this bird. Aloha