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 (27)
Margana
Perhaps the most beautiful?I have to agree,based on this incredible photo.Absolutely gorgeous work,Dan!
kenwas
A spectacular shot Dan.
6T6
Exquisite!
vlaaitje
Yes it is !!!! We have seen so many when we traveled together, and always the snow owl catch our attention.....very nice Danny, love the feathers so much, well seen
zaberc
BEAUTIFUL !!! Bravo !
Blush
I have to agree I think the Snowy Owl is most beautiful also Vote n hugs Susan~
iaacf
One of my favorite owls .. great picture..
1010
Beautiful bird, love owls..........
Talos
Another one of my favorite animals! One rarely sees them from this angle.
erskogly
Among the most magnificent of predatory birds - and amongst the most vulnerable. I've only ever been lucky enough to see one once (that one was entirely white) - but it sure is a beautiful bird. Excellent shot!
Punaguy
A regal looking fellow here! Great shot of him! Aloha!
SophiaDeer
How beautiful he is..love the look in his eye.
sharky_
I've tried and tried but could never get close to an owl like this. Impressive.. Aloha
pm_hackworth
Amazing!!! I just cannot believe the shots you get! VOTE
KiwiMiss
Yes it's gorgeous. It's feathers look so soft and I love how he/she is looking at you :)
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and opportune shot....!!! Splendid portrait Daniel....!!! V
jcv2
Wow, stunning capture of this bird of prey that will have quite an effective camouflage these days with snow! Gorgeous work, Danny! :)
soulofharmony
what a gorgeous handsome creature and love that proud pose... outstanding p'graphy :) beautiful light.. excellent :)
nathalie06
Mummmmmmmm wonderful ! I'm always in love with you Owls !!!! and this one is one of my favourites ! I've seen some of them in Lapland, but not in good conditions. I'll show you them anyway. They are incredible, so cute and with these big eyes ! A terrible predator too ! Have a peaceful evening my friend. Hugs. V
Tamela.J.
OMG This is a BREATHTAKING shot!!! WOW O, its beautiful!!!
MedTran39
WOW - absolutely beautiful!
Richardphotos
I seen one white owl in Dallas many years ago and people said no way! they do not live this far south. well they were wrong. this one is beautiful and superb capture
Niutek
I absolutely adore snowy owls and this one looks like a right little coquette :)
Svarg
How very regal he looks, and learned, almost as if he should be wearing glasses. It's easy to see why people call owls wise. Very well caught; perfect shot!!
tommorules
Nice one mate! At the risk of lowering the tone, he looks like he is just about to break wind (that gives me an idea for a new series hehe!!).
borsy
Excellent capture!!
POSH
I LOVE OWLS, ALL YOUR BIRDS ARE BEAUTY'S, AND I HAVE MANY PICS OF BIRDS AND CANARYS IN MY HOUSE...I WILL POST TOMM. THANKS FOR THE COMMENT!