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 (41)
Janiss
Ohhh splendid shot... and such glance.... houhouhou! I adore the cry of this bird!o)
Margana
What gorgeous feathers he has. Beautiful capture, Danny. I love how he's looking right at us.-M :^)
MedTran39
Awesome shot of a truly beautiful bird!
BorisB
An excellent presentation and a nice fellow!!
dragontamer272
Nice little Owl. I must added this to my favorites. And a 5 start shot.
Hendesse
Stunning capture of this beautiful owl. Excellent details and DOF. Thanks for the interesting informations too!!
Dragonluna1
Beautiful picture!!
MrsLubner
The feathers seem to be ... not sure how to say it but... fluffier? Longer and thinner made? Whispier? That's more like what I mean...whispier. A lovely compact owl. Good shot!
vlaaitje
excellent detail in its plumage......lovely little owl.....such a beauty
cricri99
he seems so sad so tired so peacefull so touching!!thank you for all
sharky_
The Owl looks very relax. Beautiful. Aloha
barsyl
Thanks for sharing another creature we'd not get to view otherwise. Really great shot.
mss
Vermiculation: markings of irregular fine lines. I learn alot looking at your beautiful birds!Thank you!
Ionel
Excellent picture!
Zorg1955
I love particularly Owls (In France we have two fifferent words to separate those which have "ears of feathers" and those without . The first ones are called "Hiboux" as the one you captured, and the others are called "Chouettes") . Thanks also for your so interesting resumes Dan .....
nattarious
Amazing shot with a very interesting OWL! The details on the feathers are just perfect, as well as the DOF!! Wonderful post Dan! Oh! I do love them to! A lot more then any one thinks... Thank you for the share and have a nice day JOE
gs1953
Stupenda!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Littlejock
Great portrait. The colours, details and DOF is just perfect.
jogi1302
An excellent photo of this owl, Daniel. Perfect detail and sharpness.
GiMi53
Excellentissime portrait !
(my only little remark/suggestion would be to crop differently in order not to have the owl in the middle of the picture... but it doesn't destroy the beauty & sharpness of your shot !)
Flannelman
Great presentation and always a treat from you. thanx ;-)
FUNJOKER
cool;)*****
bpclarke
What gorgeous detail and color. The expression is wonderful in this capture. Bunny
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary !
Biffowitz
Looks like he's admiring your lens! Fabulous shot, pretty interesting expression. Nice one!!
kansas
Wonderful shot. I like his little ear tufts. Thanks for the info.
lizzibell
Beautiful owl...
DJB
You have a lot of owls over there too it seems. Nice shot and compo!
Gor111
Oh this owl is a real beauty! What an excellent and professional taken bird portrait! Bravo!!!
stuart83
Excellent capture Stuart