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)
Sekadhar
What a wonderful moment you catch...that bird face is fantastic! Most beautiful! Superb shot!*****!
Valentin
Indeed a very impressive bird.. so huge and angry! Fantastic captured!
Zacko
Ooh...look at that bill...beak...or whatever its called. Beautiful shot Danny.
Firesnuffer
This is Tremendous! (as always!!) I this he caught you looking :)
madame
What a magnificent bird, this is a fabulous shot... you are a magician of the photography !!
busi2ness
A wonderful dedication. The photograph shows great detail of the feathers and mottled patterns.
Valerie-Ducom
wowwww, very impressiv picture and excellent dedi for Ilona and Ger... Good day ;)
gs1953
Belissima ommagine !
Hendesse
A wonderful bird, excellent captured. Owls are fascinating animals!
Ger50
Hi Dan, I was not that much around, but we spent some lovey time together in Germany which was very nice. What a gorgeous owl, wonderful details as well Thanks for the Dedi
gunsan
Looks like the white owl agree with your words :-)Wonderful!
Flannelman
Wonderful detail in this. Fine bird ;-)
Biffowitz
Fabulous shot, the detail is awesome!!
Loloe
Superb portrait of this beautiful owl! Bravo!!!
sittingblue
a fascinating photo.
claudialee
Wonderful photo of this great owl and very nice dedi. for two wonderful people. Huge Hugs!!!!
MedTran39
Beautiful!
valdimar11
stunning shot ! the snow owl is such a beautiful bird, but this one looks a bit angry! thanks for sharing :)
bpclarke
Superb shot! Gorgeous detail. Bunny
Littlejock
Excellent pic.. and Great look of this bird. Superb
monjo71
A superb shot as usual Danny! John
iaacf
What a beauty !!!!!!!!!
romanceworks
Oh, my, what an incredible Snowy Owl photo! And super dedication. CC
kimariehere
WOWW!! look at that beak wide open and calling out !! WHAT A TRULEY marvolous capture !! brilliant and beautiful!! its perfect!!
brylaz
Fantastic shot - excellent!!!
vlaaitje
such a gorgeous OWL, and yes I like the snowy owl the most.....I like the beak open....great shot....always a pleasure to spoil my visitors....thanks for the dedi
tallpindo
Bird beaks are talking. I heard it from a little birdie.
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid photo of great detail and beautiful natural lighting....!!!
kansas
Oh my! An excellent capture! Beautiful owl.
erlandpil
Great capture picture erland