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 (53)
Tamela.J.
WOW Hes beautiful! Our fabulous feather friends! Xcellent shot, as always!
GiMi53
Wonderful portrait ! :~)
Drea71
Those details are just amazing!
pm_hackworth
Excellent! VOTE!! Wow! Just beautiful!
Lary
Another stunning photo of this amazing creature!! SUPERB ONE! V**
RodolfoCiminelli
A wonderful photo of very impressive detail my friend!!! v
CarolSassy
Wish I could pet this lovely creature and give it a big kiss! lol q-: Beautiful bird! V (:
Cosme..D..Churruca
Maravillosa fofograf... el detalle es realmemte impresionante !
soulofharmony
fantastic beautiful and sharpe catching this bird at its very best superb :)..))))
patmartj
Such stunning birds, great capture
WonderfulCreation
Gorgeous... positioning it a bit more to the right might make it even stronger.
cricri99
one would say a painting..it is so beautiful!!!excellent
TwoPynts
Excellent clarity and such a striking gaze. Your "bird" photos continue to impress!
soulprojector
wow! im soooooo impressed! well done you! such clarity, I want one ! ( a beautiful bird of prey to befriend me ) namaste
Tedz
What a good wee Boy You are with that camera....i wanna be just like You....manly hugz
1010
Oh I adore these rapture shots, you are so good at it too. ~V~
SoulSearcherr
he is a beauty
nathalie06
Ciao Danny. Beautiful portrait and a plumage so delicated for this majestic bird.
vlaaitje
This is gorgeous, really breathtaking, your birdshots are outstanding.... all is perfect in this shot, and these feathers.....O my....look at the strong face, such a proud bird !!!
Zacko
Wow wow wow wow wow!!! What a gorgeous capture of that incredible looking bird!!! Excellent photography indeed!!!! Have a great day #:O)
iaacf
The red kite (Rode wouw in Dutch) is rarely seen in Holland. The one and only time I saw them very often was when I had vacation in the Auvergne (France). It is a beautiful bird and so is photo you took of this bird of prey.
erskogly
A beautiful bird, and its cold piercing stare has been caught perfectly. Very nice!!
PapaGuru
Looking at me with some attitude, delicious detail and light!
Michelle A.
Such a beautiful bird!
Sekadhar
Fantastic!!! Excellent shot!*****!
Margana
Wow I love his feathers.What a beautiful shot!
YohannR
Great Pic... Magnificent Bird...!!! V
Saurav
A fine portrait of this creature. V!
hecate61
This photo is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the way the background is completely out of focus, while the bird has such detail! Excellent!
kimariehere
wonderful rich feathers ... and a lovely pose on that beauty your birds are so wonderful i always look forward to them!!