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 (33)
Lashia
Wow amazing animal, beautiful indeed! :-D
vlaaitje
perfect wise strong look....what a gorgeous bird it is..love the colours
Margana
Beautiful capture,Danny.The feathers look wonderful,indeed.
NightmareHero
Amazing what God can do with colors. Thank you for sharing this with us.
PhotoSmith
As with all of your stunning shots, the extent of your professionalism and talent shines through. Amazing detail, superb lighting, and wonderful color. Sheer perfection!
kenwas
Can look at this fellow for quite a while. Great face, geat capture!
Perry6
Beautiful shot and beautiful bird! Glad you were there to catch it!
GBCalls
Awesome shot!
SoulSearcherr
wow..love this shot
kimariehere
Truley facinating to me this BEAUTIFUl owl the deep set eyes with the wide eye rim really intrigues me what a briliant bold and beautiful capturre !! AWESOME infact!!! ...WOW!!! ***** TOP NTOCH wildlife shot and capture!!....LOVE IT TO FAVES IT GOES!!
nattarious
You are the real Pro of nature Dnaiel!! Another amazing shot from you with a super DOF AND POV!!! Am really amazed now tho.. Very impressive.. And this is for sure an EXCELLENT post again.. Here is 5/5 from me to you and your post and please keep them comming.. Have a lovely and woderful day.. JOE BTW: I use to grow a free white owl 4 years ago.. But i got sick from the dead rats and meat tho :)) So i gave it to the Zoo.. They said they hav'nt seen one like it yet and it was from the Middle East (DUBAI) i guess you know where it is..Sigh!
miladyblu
Hello!!Ciao!!Absolutely an SUPERB capture!!As always you realized an sublime masterpiece my dearest friend Danny!!I love the very impressive eyes and the stunning clarity!!As usual you are a big artist!!thank you for sharing this your excellent work!!I wish you a serene night!!A big kiss and a big hug!!
DIANE603
Owl are my favorite!! Thank you for posting this!!
Morgano
Excellent photo of a magnificent and dangerous bird. Please be very careful, when trying to photograph one of these in the wild. The late Eric Hosking tried to photograph a Tawny Owl (much smaller than this). She objected and took out one of his eyes. He would joke that it made it easier to focus, but I reckon that it's an eventuality better avoided, all things considered.
sittingblue
this is magnificent.
pm_hackworth
You're kill'n me here! LOL! VOTE
MedTran39
WOW - Awesome shot of that owl!
sharky_
Kewl portrait of Mr OWL.. Aloha
i-popba
Oh.!!! wonderful shot man...!! love it.
Luka_30
Beautiful bird, and what a poser. Wanderful capture.
Valerie-Ducom
wowww, amazing capture my friend and perfectly lighting too... Good day and hugs ;)
marybelgium
fascinant ! Bravo !
nathalie06
Incredible how this Owl is loved by us ;o))) He's really impressive. Never understood why they call him "Grey Owl" when you see all the colors, in particular in brown he has. Fantastic portrait Danny. HUgs
tallpindo
They have wings like a U2. I just like to watch them gaze.
CavalierLady
Wow! A wonderful capture of a magnificent creature! Very nicely done.
iaacf
What a beautiful bird.. I think this is what we call a Laplanduil. Anyway.. a great capture.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot Daniel.....!!! Beautiful effects of natural lighting.....!!!
gunsan
What a deep look in double meaning. Wonderful shot as always.
nongo
And so soft are their feathers!!!!!!! Amazing capture!!!!!!!! Excellent work Danny!!!!
dreamerAngel
This is very beautiful - well done and thank you.