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 (24)
borsy
Beautifully done!!
Zacko
Such a big head....and such a small bill...beak...nose...or whatever theyre called. Stunning capture with exceptional quality. Have a great day. #:O)
udin13
Superb picture! Love the backlight and blurred background.
jcv2
Fantastic capture of this owl with the backlight emphasising those hairs! Stunning work, Danny, very beautiful! Incredible how many things they can hear! Whew!
nattarious
What a shot Daniel!! From now your are the WILD LIFE PRO MAN my friend :) This is a superbe shot tho.. Keep inspiring me please.. i love and adore also respect your post work. Thank you
kansas
Wonderful photo. Interesting info. Thanks.
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful photo my friend....!!! Beautiful effect of reflection on the feathers....!!!
Margana
What intense-looking eyes he has and such a bright yellow!Wonderful capture,Danny.
Valerie-Ducom
oh yes, very nice bird!!! excellent work my friend ;) good day and kiss
1010
Simply gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
MedTran39
Awesome bird!
vlaaitje
such a beauty.....so as always...perfect eyes......
soulofharmony
fantastic light upon the head.. dan and love the perspective of the pose.. superb !!!!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary bird... so well captured by you ! Superb !
Nath06
Perfect shot , so impressive!!! Bravo :)
CarolSassy
Beautiful owl! V (:
claudialee
Wonderful photo, and great capture of this beautiful owl. HUGS!!!
Punaguy
I can see why the call owls wise, this one has a distinguished look like it's been around awhile...nice lighting and detail! Aloha!
cbender
a great capture of a beautiful bird... very well done! great piece...!
tmathise
Splendid work buddy!
SophiaDeer
An outstanding owl!!!
iaacf
It looks as if the owl is partly out of size.. I know he/ she isn't. It is just one example of how beautiful and strange nature can be.. It is a beautiful capture.
sossy
excellent and interesting owl capture! love the fantastic eyes and the wise expression filled with peace! ;o)
BorisB
What a wakeful eye, fantastic capture with beautiful light!!!