Date Joined: 8 August 2002 Hello My name is Daniel O'Byrne, Â
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.Â
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 (48)
iaacf
Hehehe.. funny picture and a good one too !.. Excellent !
rainbows
I am smiling. A superb shot Danny, She is beautiful as is your capture. Outstanding shot. Hugs. Di Di. xx
rmtagg
Oh! Nice :)
StandsInAwe
Very nice :)
gs1953
Immagine eccezionale! >5
gunsan
As usual, a fantastic shot!
JaneEden
Full size is awesome and I just love the look on these owls faces, always seeming surprised by all around them. Fabulous and superb photography as always, I love it - hugs Jane xx
BorisB
What a gorgeous capture, the right moment!! I love these Grey Owls.
jeroni
excelente captura
kgb224
Excellent capture.
Gammacrucis
Spectacular owl! perfect capture of this incredible and hypnotic animal ^__^
mark.spooner
Good work.
JeffG7BRJ
Fantastic detail Danny, she ain't bothered about a bit of wind, now me that's a different matter.lol. Last quarters bill was £254.34, My daughter has two banks of 4 in her bedroom, I also have two banks of four in my shed for the pumps and filters in the fishpond. Then when I get the radio out and the drill and soldering iron. Nuff said. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!! 5+++++
Boofy
LOL! She is so sweet! Nice to see the little girl has a mind of her own! Your timing is perfect!
Aioros
Very beautiful photo. Well done!
Janiss
Such sweet capture and this colors are sublim... excellent capture Danny!
MedTran39
Fantastic and what an awesome owl!
jccj56
Fantastic Shot!!
toddaking
Excellent picture. Todd
bpclarke
What a fantastic capture. It adds so much to her little face and her pose. Excellent shot. Bunny
MrsLubner
a funny, funny face! monumental shot.
sharky_
Most beautiful capture.... Aloha
Ionel
Excellent capture, Danny!!!
RobyHermida
Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Punaguy
Nice clarity, bohkey, and awesome predator! Beautiful work Dan! Aloha~
Odrah
5+++!! Stunning portrait!
kansas
A wonderful capture. Such an intense expression. Really a beauty.
_Bee
Just love this shot the owl looks like she is waving!
Digitaleagle
Wonderful shot excellent clarity and his face is priceless!!!!
LudyMelltSekher
@>---Hello my dear friend, Precious and brilliant Phography.Impressive!! Congratulations!! A million stars from me. ** Have a wonderful Thursday,Hug and kiss in Your heart. Luminous Blessings Ludy--<--<@