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 (50)
Jay7347
For some reason I'm reminded of the Karsh portrait of Winston Churchill. The one where to finally get a reaction out of the great statesman Karsh took away his trademark cigar. The resulting look was a man not to be trifled with. This portrait of the eagle is imho very similar...a creature not to be trifled with. Nice image Danny! vote -jay
pm_hackworth
OMG!!! Where do you find such subjects!! :0) VOTE!!!!!
kenwas
A very fine shot.
vlaaitje
OMG...just gorgeous !!!!
WonderfulCreation
Wo frontal... that look, that expression... You show me why this is one of my favorite birds... The pose is truly awesome in this shot... vote
SoulSearcherr
just incredible
thevolunteer
Fantastic. Where DO you find these shots??? Great work. Aloha
BorisB
What a powerful face, gorgeous! You are not afraid in front of this lovely buddy?? ;-))
uniquedreamer
Wonderful shot
iaacf
Interesting story and last b ut not least.. fantastic image.. !!
Tedz
It is a stunner Mister Danny...salute
TwoPynts
Super shot and interesting trivia. Another winner for this series on America's #1 raptor!
Akinom
gasp Danny, this is a true masterpiece! I'm in awe!
mdn001
Simply beautiful! :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Amazing photo and wonderful shot my friend!!! V
kimariehere
WOW how did you get this shot??.. he looks so intence !! AWESOME BEAUTIFUL and majestic bird!! looks almost if he is hunting here!
kalle3d
Nice pose, warm colors... I like it.
nathalie06
Ciao Danny. Another beautiful portrait. The expression of this majestic eagle is incredible ! He don't look so cool... OK for the symbol of Freedom. Personaly I've always thought that the Grizzly was a symbol more addated for the America... and more beautiful too ;o)))) A great photograph my friend.
jimry
Most superb portrayal of this majestic bird of prey...and dont we just love em ;)
Zacko
GOOD GOD!!! Woooooooooooow!!!! Oh my God what a majestic bird that is. WHOA!!! And my God again...WHAT AN INCREDIBLE CAPTURE OF HIM/HER!!!! AWESOOOOOOOOOOOOME!!!!!! Have a wonderful weekend #:O)
OldFaithful
Very nice work, Danny:) Beautiful detail and pose:)
MedTran39
Awesome! How did you manage to get a shot like this? Truly wonderful!
CarolSassy
Beautiful eagle! V (:
Lledeline
Impressive capture.
patmartj
Dam! he looks as grumpy as I feel. Great capture
PhotoSmith
A majestic creature, and your photo does him justice. Do you still have your camera - judging from his expression I have to wonder...
erskogly
Beautiful shot of one of creation's most impressive looking creatures. Superb picture!
SophiaDeer
How regal! What a beautiful eagle!
kansas
A marvelous shot of our national bird.
Sekadhar
Fantastic! Excellent shot!*****!