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)
Longrider
Your brids captures are always beautiful and a pleasure to view, the presentation is always awesome too.
tizjezzme
this is gorgeous Danny; beautiful shot.
durleybeachbum
Another marvellous pic, I do love the expression with the open beak.
erlandpil
Good and beautifult capture picture erland
tofi
The snowy owl! What a marvellous capture, and what a great appeal to the senses! I like the way you've caught him just as though he is amidst to say something :) He represents the symbol of wisdom, and is ever so beautifully marked! Incredible background... absolutely beautiful tones and colours!
JaneEden
Not only do I get to see professional and amazing photography, but I am learning all about these fabulous birds too, so thank you Danny!! hugs Jane xx
MedTran39
WOW - this truly is a beautiful owl. Great capture!
uk601
Really a very beautiful owl, perfectly captured!!!
amlondono
What a great photo ! Ana
jocko500
wonderful looking
bpclarke
What a beauty she is! Gorgeous capture. Bunny
kansas
A beautiful lady in a feather coat. Wonderful photo.
npauling
He's talking to you. A beautiful capture.
RobyHermida
Es tan hermosa Dani.... yo amo este tiro mucho!!
kgb224
My friend need i say more then Excellent ,excellent ,excellent.
brycek
Beautiful capture!!
DarkStormCrow
Excellent photography and detail, well done..
helanker
WHat a gorgeous capture of this beauuuutiful owl. Perfect clarity and light. Super shot.
Marcel-P
Excellent capture of this beautiful owl!
Maya06
excellent work, she is beautiful!!!!! Hugs Maya:-)
tallpindo
Who? Spoken like a true hippie.
OldHippieKeyboard
Amazing capture of a bird who seems to have something to say... Fantastic!
Gor111
Oh what a wonderful lady this Snow Owl is! Amazing really!!!
dbyrd
There is not much to say, as everything you post is outstanding!
Mondwin
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
janedj
Beautiful photo!!!
romanceworks
Your photos of owls are some of the best I've seen. Really exceptional. CC
RodolfoCiminelli
Impressive and wonderful shot.......!!!!
aquablue
Nice capture !!! perfect, Danny
dragonmuse
Interesting information. never knew there was so much difference.