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 (40)
iaacf
Yes, look at thos eyes and look at those feathers. So beautiful !!
DavidEMartin
As the photo loads line by line, the image is revealed..... THOSE EYES! THOSE EYES!!!!!!!!!!! (I feel like a mouse......)
jared99
Spectacular image! What a magnificent bird... And it eats deer fawn?? That's one large and fearsome owl!
SNAKEY
OH, it also eats Snakes does it?? hmmmmm........ dang Predator!!!...... :P:P A very beautiful capture mate. How do you manage these?? I agree the eyes are really striking feature on this one. Excellence of Execution. :O))
1010
I adore owls and this one is just spectacular.... A huge V
kimariehere
what a spectacular bird oh how gorgoeus he is!! look at those bright orange eyes !! beautiful!!
squirrel2005
Oh my!!!!!!!!!!!!! The eyes are freaking me out!!Amazing, so patent, and very spectacular capture!!!THANKS!!!!
Loloe
Another stunning capture! His eyes are splendid!!!Bravo!!!!
Valerie-Ducom
impressiv photo!!! I like very much.. BRAVO my friend... Good day and kiss ;)
vlaaitje
O my !!!! This is a strong look.....gorgeous so as always...I bet he keeps an eye on you !!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo and impressive look...!!!! V
Punaguy
Brilliant shot here Danny...man what great detail in this owl! Aloha!
CarolSassy
Absolutely gorgeous owl! I LOVE IT!!! Excellent pic! V (:
Sapphyre_net
Excellent!! Just plain excellent! :o)
Cosme..D..Churruca
Again an extraordinary pic... superb !
nhirschberger
Gorgeous capture !!! Vote and FAVs
CDBrugg
absolutely brill!
soulofharmony
perfect Rend.. those eyes that glare..:) perfection
wingnut55
very strong portrait, looks awfully indignant about something.
zulaan
Fantastic eyes and expression !!! Beautiful ;)
newleaf
A pleasure to see, and thank you, Hugs
babuci
Wooow! what an excelent shot of this magnificent bird. And an info is great! well done!!
Blush
What a brilliant bird Just get a look at those eyes fantastic capture sweetie Gets my vote Hugs Susan~
nattarious
The cynic is one who never sees a good quality in a man and never fails to see a bad one. He is the human owl, vigilant in darkness and blind to light, mousing for vermin, and never seeing noble game. The cynic puts all human actions into two classes - openly bad and secretly bad. this is really amazing shot and full of details tho.. I love OWLs and some people doesn't saying it brings bad luck.. AWESOME CONCEPT AND TITLE.. + VOTE and keep them comming pelase.
nongo
Wow, sounds like this guy will eat almost anything?? Such a beautiful shot Danny!! you've captured a great look in his eyes!!!!
Margana
Gorgeous shot,Danny.The eyes are awesome.So are his beautiful feathers.Wow.Thanks for sharing.-M :^)
DJB
I sure like how you have the eyes so perfectly focused.The bouncing light spots in the DOF sure add a good feel to composition. Sounds like quite the fearsome bird.
SophiaDeer
Beautiful eyes!!
kansas
A wonderful shot. Great eyes. Sure has a big appetite!
WandM
This beauty mades me smile. Love the expression.