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 (26)
Brog28
Great picture, wish the city had that kind of animals. Love the amber eyes
short_ribs
A great shot buddy! I'm not sure about the compo but then again I guess it is fairly correct for the way the bird is positioned... On this computer it seems it could use a little brightening too... But other than that it's a great quality shot! :) Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Mondwin
WOW....What a "reagal Owl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fabulous...bravissimo as usual!V:DDD.Hugsxx
kenwas
Great shot. What an amazing creature with such a captivating stare.
sharky_
Very impressive........ Aloha
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive look and fantastic photo Daniel....!!!
Littlejock
I think he look bored you...ohh He is again here.... sighhh maybe saw you many times around..LOL btw Superb capture Daniel. Great portrait and lovely colours
Flannelman
Impressive creature, impressive capture. thanx ;-)
marybelgium
very impressive !
1010
Just gorgeous!
kjpweb
Magnificent Bird and equally outstanding shot. What lengths you must have gone through to capture this owl...
st_fish
Lovely capture. 8;o)
Ger50
what a stunning shot, well seen
creanum
very good portrait....
Hendesse
A fantastic bird portrait indeed. An excellent shot!!
iaacf
Yes, you can say that again. What a beautiful owl..I always wondered where you take your fantastic shots..
gs1953
Accezionale! Una vera opera d'arte!
busi2ness
The contrast and colours are just great. Such excellent detail is hard to come by.
Margana
LOL what a punim (face) on him!He's really taking a good look at you,isn't he?Excellent work,once again,Danny.-M :^)
bpclarke
What a stunning capture. Excellent work. Bunny
Sekadhar
SUPERB!*****!
newleaf
Such a beautiful creature
BertDes
Excellent capture. Beautiful feathers. I like owls.
nongo
Brilliant photography Danny!!!!!!!!!!
madame
Superb shot of a magnificent bird from a very talented photographer :) !!
dbyrd
You are the "Bird Master". Too many great images to comment on.