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 (44)
nfrocer
Beautiful shot!
Mondwin
Soooo beauty!!!!!!!!bravissimo!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
spm91g
Incredible capture!
DELMUR
Beautifull, and always your love for birds.
Onslow
Nice postwork and image - very atmospheric :)
Ionel
Beautiful! Great work!!!
aljaysart
Another beatuful capture...
BorisB
Really an impressive owl and an excellent composition!!
Littlejock
Wondrful colours and postwork you did... Super details
cameraobscura2
A very fitting subject matter on this day when the new Harry Potter book has been released to children waiting hours in books stores. Dare I say, I was there last night, right along with them, having fun and finding pleasure in those that dressed up as characters from the book, but also delighted that there is magic in reading and they have discovered it. Thank you for sharing. egmont
RobyHermida
all magic has this picture... it is truly wonderful Roby
LudyMelltSekher
{@}~>---Hello my dear friend, Fantastic photo. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! It is a real luxury to visit your gallery. A million stars and applauses from me.*** (Thanks you very much for you encouraging comments) That this Saturday be a beautiful day for you Hug and giant kiss in Your heart. Luminous blesing. Ludy@>--->--- (I am entering for my favorite because I continue without receiving the mail)
elmurray
This is just lovely Danny and I love the postwork. I am sure Emily and her teacher will love it. Have a great weekend. Eileen xx
MaydaMason
is this scene taken in the last harry potter movie ? :) i like the surreal atmosphere in this one! very powerful
Fred255
The BEST has just got BETTER!!! Brilliant!
1010
I adore owls, he's a beauty!
mark.spooner
Excellent!
Zorg1955
Wonderfull compo Danny, love the background and the highlighted owl !
Janiss
Such splendid glance... fabulous composition Dany!
MedTran39
Gorgeous
sema_fox
Shows full calmness. Children should be pleased to such beautiful Owl. Which you have understood and have correctly applied Photoshop CS2
mps
I'm sure she likes it. I know I do.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic and impressive photo Daniel....!!!!
rainbows
So beautiful Danny, I am certain Emily will love this owl. I know I do :-) A superb work. Di.
stuart83
Outstanding capture & postwork Danny, your granddaughter would be proud & her teacher would give top top marks
BibbyBear
A brilliant capture of this beautiful bird and amazing postwork. I'm sure your grandaughter will love it!! Hugs. xx
sharky_
Hidden behind the shadows of the wild. Excellent work. Aloha
Digitaleagle
Excellent capture!!!!!
romanceworks
Seems you and your granddaughter inspire each other. This is just lovely. CC
lizzibell
Beautiful owl...