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 (38)
Zacko
OH LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORDIE!!! Will ya look at that owl! I kid you not...but this has got to be one of the very best...if not THE best owl-shot i have ever seen. Its perfect...what more can i say...other than SIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGH!!!!!! #:o)
short_ribs
AWESOME!!! The lighting in this is awesome mate! :) sigh Very well composed... Excellent photography! Thanks for sharing!
nattarious
Repeating what Andreas just said: OH LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORDIE!!! Will ya look at that owl! Another stunning shot from you Daniel!! And that is for sure into my fav+ my friend!! I have'nt seen any snow one before, but the regular poor ones :)) They are alot here in MI, specially upnorth.. Thank you so much for your shot! And this is really impressive work.. Hats Off again.. Thank you and have a super warm day :) JOE
Onslow
A beautiful bird and an excellent photograph! Works really well against the dark background :)
PhotoSmith
She looks almost timid! I think of owls as predators. This is such a gorgous bird, and your photography does her every bit of justice. An AWESOME image.
Loloe
Wow!!! what a beauty!!! Bravo!!!!!
Lashia
Wow beautiful capture of a beautiful animal, great shot :-)
Margana
I llove the black background and the 'softness' of the white feathers.He almost seems to glow.This is gorgeous work,Danny.
SoulSearcherr
sure is a beauty...
CavalierLady
A beautiful, majestic, and regal bird ... as is your representation... first class!
lafayette
Supeb owl, clear on this black dof!
Biffowitz
Amazing shot!!!
kenwas
A beautiful creature and the composition with the black backgrouond works so well with the coloration of the owl. Excellent image!
1010
I agree, truely beautiful, a superb photo......
vlaaitje
wow, the result is gorgeous....such a natural look....love the rock in the background...well done Danny....and Congrats to be a member for 4 years now !! Aug 8, 2002-------------Aug 9, 2006
pjaj
Excellent capture here Danny!!!
gs1953
Immagine semplicemene spettacolare!
Ladyhawk
this is by far the best snowy owl shot I've ever seen, and I've seen alot of them, being a birder,I freaked out my dauhter I got so excited when I saw it, she thought I was lossing it or going to passout LMAO!!!! in winter they are pure white, almost all of them are afew have bands, YOU RULE !!!!! BRAVO!!!!(v)!!!!!@-]-- ;0D YOU JUST KEEP GETTIN BETTER I missed you and your beautifull photo's
miladyblu
CIAO!!Absolutely a SUPERB capture and AMAZING shot!!This image is simply spectacular under all points of view!!As always you are a exceptional artist!!I love really a lot this your big masterpiece my dearest Danny!!Thank you for sharing this excellent work!!My sincere compliments for your big skill!!I wish you a serene night and a wonderful day!!A big kiss and a big hugs!!
MedTran39
WOW - absolutely beautiful shot of this fantastic Snowy Owl.
Lalani
sigh What a beaut =)
romanceworks
A stunning creature. Those feathers look sooooooo soft. Beautiful photo. CC
RedundantlyAbundant
It would be something else to have one of these as a pet...sitting on your shoulder...beautiful creature.
nongo
Seems as though you've captured a shy look on her face!!!!! Excellent timing on this one!!!!!!!!!! She's a beauty!!!!!!!
Valerie-Ducom
Wow amazing capture my friend!!! Your composition and your contrast is perfectly!!! Thank you for sharing this one and well done !!! Good day and hugs ;)
erlandpil
Amazing capture image,beattifult picture erland
dreamerAngel
Superb picture - pin sharp detail and once again - an education. Many thanks.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic shot Daniel.....!!!
kansas
Beautiful owl. Such intense eyes. Excellent shot.
Sekadhar
Wonderful! Excellent - top shot!!!