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 (56)
YohannR
WOW... superb details... great "close up"...!!! V
tallpindo
She has the interested glance of a good mother. What happend over there is not her concern.
wastl001
What a fantastic 'birdie', and the capture is even more fantastic. Well done, indeed!!
patmartj
Neat capture my friend, keep them coming
qmont
Danny , this Guy is just Bueatiful, it always amazes me at how crisp and clear you get these photo's, Awsome my friend................V....John
Tedz
Great stuff....Bird Flu forever!
Zacko
Oh my God!!! That is one helluva capture of that magnificent bird!!! WOOOOOW!!! Such enormous respect that one brings. Great job indeed! Have a wonderful weekend #:O)
Luka_30
Beautiful creature, and excellently captured.
jcv2
Very impressive closeup of this red kite I know only from large distances! Excellent work!
sparky123
Am gobsmacked again!! V
hecate61
Beautiful image of a beautiful bird.
PapaGuru
I see him thinking, there is that one-eyed cyclops again ...... More than sharp with great light!!
-seek-
pretty bird... what a wonderful shot by you =)
tizjezzme
OmGosh, what a breathtaking shot. What a beautiful bird !!! Beautifully photographed.
borsy
Excellent image!!!
WonderfulCreation
A shot of just another favorite bird of prey to me.. all birds of prey are beautifull but you captured both my fav's: The eagle and the red kite.. thanks!
Enmos
Beautiful work here, awesome detail !! And love that one feather sticking out !! :o) Superb !!
sossy
gorgeous detailed portrait of this wonderful bird! love the eyes, the feathers and all! ;o)))
Drea71
That feather sticking out makes him look kind of cute :-)
sinistar
Cant find words to express its beauty
jimry
A fine speciman mate...it was fun but man, they are SO fast!...lovely portrait of our friend:)
zatman
Hard to add the the praise here for another superb image!!
BorisB
breathtaking & incredible masterpiece!!!
Akinom
What a cute expression... looks as she's in love with you wink Fascinating details!
Ger50
such a strong look, fantastic bird !!
CavalierLady
Regal, majestic, and a wonderful photograph!