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 (68)
leanndra
Oh, shes such a beauty! Lea
kenwas
The face feathers are awesome. Such a fine capture that beautifully shows the feather's texture.
Meisiekind
What a stunning capture of this gorgeous bird Danny. Are snowy owls not an endangered species or am I dreaming??
JeffG7BRJ
I wouldn't want to get my hand too close to that beak Danny. Fantastic detail, the eye as sharp as can be, top notch photography. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
Hendesse
Beautiful owl, perfectly captured. Outstanding details and DOF. Top notch!!
West_coaster07
Fantastic capture....love the detail.
Romia
Sharp, excellent photograph! As always :-)
virginiese
Manificent and clear shot ! What an owl ! I didn't know thao owl could be diurnal :-) Thanks for the informations !
rainbows
She is such a beauty, dear Danny. Your shot is splendid. Hugs. DiDi. xx
furuta
Beautiful owl!! great capture.
carlx
Perfect and sweet portrait, Danny!!!
flora-crassella
...mir gehen die Superlative aus.....
MaraP
Amazing!!! 5+++
lil_t
She's just simply a beauty!! Great capture, and thaks for the info and sharing it with us!
Cosine
My instant first thought has already been said several times: "She's a beauty." Her face feathers are so fine that they look like fur instead of feathers. Excellent capture, Danny; the detail is spot on.
vlaaitje
what a wonderful pose and details, and such a clear eye
PR0XIM0
Extraordinary capture Great!
BorisB
Another excellent presentation, great!!
busi2ness
Excellent clarity and lighting Danny. The placement of the eye seems odd for an owl, it could also be the angle. Lovely capture, professionally presented.
Fred255
Cute Bird! Not a saying I use much :~) LOL!!!
gunsan
Like all females she is talkative LOL. Beautiful!
LudyMelltSekher
Hello my dear friend, Precious photography, Impressive!! Congratulations !! A million stars ****Thank you so much for your comments Happy Tuesday.Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy
magnus073
I have never seen this type owl before and can't get over how truly beautiful it is. Great photo Dan
G_Mansco
Love it. LOL.... seems she is singing opera ;O)
kimariehere
WOW look at those soft downy feathers!!!! GORGOEUS capture perfect infact!!! what a pleasure to see!!!! amazing work Danny!!!
fredster66
Such an amazing looking owl. Magnificent photo with awesome detail.
gs1953
Siiamo sempre a livello dieccellenza!
kilsbyr
beautiful fur and pattern - a lovely bird
MrsLubner
The background is perfect. The 3/4s pose of the head really accents those feathers around the beak. The open beak give this some animation as well. Stellar capture of an awesome owl.
timtripp
excellent