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 (48)
vlaaitje
I really like this owl, wonderful details a sharpness in this one....
rawdodb
Beautiful shot!!!
jeroni
fantastic capture my friend, excellent image
Romia
Great capture and presentation!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Spectacular closeup it makes you think doesn't it. Great viewing :) Cathy xoxoxo
durleybeachbum
An excellent photo! I was bequeathed a Victorian stuffed Barn owl, still in perfect nick as the case is intact.
MrsLubner
I'm delighted you posted the barn owl again. And a great shot it is with the parted beak. My excuse for late hours is adult hyperactivity! I go until I drop... :-)If I don't, I just might miss something. Plenty of time to rest when I'm dead!
JeffG7BRJ
I was nick named 'The Night Owl' when I worked nights for the council Danny. I was an Official Kerb Crawler and actually got paid for it. People used to ask me what I did for a living, I used to answer, 'I go out when its dark to make sure it is not'. Quite a few were puzzled by it, I used to go round at night to check all the street lights and reported any that were out, so that they could be fixed. Excellent capture of this (night)Barn Owl, love the little pink flash in the opened beak. Bravo!!!!!
Hendesse
Outstanding shot, I've never seen such an owl before. Thanks for sharing!
magnus073
Wonderful image Dan and I stay up late when I can because I hate to miss out on all the fun. lol
kenwas
Great pov! Fine image as always!
virginiese
What a nice capture ! I'm impressed by the details ! And thanks for your explanations with this little touch of humour :-) Bravo !
OldHippieKeyboard
From one who is seriously afflicted with the AFH gene ;o) ... Fantastic shot!
Flannelman
No excuse, I plead the 5th (hic). Nice Pohotograph. ;-)
SapUS59
fantastic capture my friend, a truly beautiful image and bird !!
MedTran39
Super!
Art-of-Mine
My favourite bird, and that is a great shot of it
kansas
Wonderful portrait of this owl. I like the peace and quiet after everyone has gone to bed.:)) But I also enjoy the early morning hours before anyone is up and about.
kgb224
Excellent capture Daniel.My excuse at work is to past the time while i wait my shift out.
stuart83
Superb capture
aquablue
Excellent capture !!! I love owls too........
bpclarke
Lol! Gorgeous capture. Very good story too. Bunny
BorisB
Excellent work, great!!
jocko500
cool shot of the owl
1010
A delightful photo, love this owl Dan, he's a looker!
MrsRatbag
What a beautiful owl! Excellent capture!
npauling
A lovely capture of this beautiful bird, he looks quite sleepy.
Mousson
Fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!
Richardphotos
one thing tv is not interesting and company of Renderosity friends are far superior. your bird captures are astonishing always
LudyMelltSekher
Wonderful photography. Superbly work!! Congratulations!! A million stars ****Happy Weekend. Luminous blesing.Ludy (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)