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 (56)
kansas
A really wonderful photo.
JaneEden
An absolutely excellent piece of detailed photography Danny, I just love your bird shots, and thank you also for the interesting intro. hugs Jane xx
MrsLubner
this grabbed me so hard and with so much tenderness, I shed a tear. I have such a passion for these owls. You really have shown how soft the feathers on the head are and the gentle blending of colors. The ridge down the face that nearly covers that flat, sharp beak and the "cut apple shape of the flattened face. Oh, but it also shows those long legs and their flexibility - they use them so well and accurately. Simply astounding shot, Danny!
MOODYBLUE92954
GREAT CAPTURE
MrsRatbag
What a wonderful shot!
bpclarke
What a gorgeous beauty. Love the soft details of this lovely bird. Excellent captured. Bunny
lizzibell
nice work...
Richardphotos
you manage to find the most beautiful owls and then flatter them with your capture
jocko500
cool shot here
babuci
I would give so much for the dotted feather(not by harming the animal of corse) Wonderful pastel tone and as always you capture such a fine quality.
Kaartijer
Great capture!
Charberry
So that is a "real night owl" here. ;o) Excellent capture. I think owls are such wonderful creatures, and I have painted one.
Darkwish
You did great shot! Very well!
MirageBay
Exceptional shot and what a beauty he is! I have them in my backyard, but haven't been fortunate enough to capture an image.
gunsan
Hehe, night owl like me, but sweeter!
ledwolorz
Amazing photo.
sharky_
A fine looking bird.... Aloha
durleybeachbum
Lovely! I have a Victorian stuffed specimen still in perfect nick as the case remains sealed.
Janiss
Such marvelous eye... an amazing capture my friend!
delaorden_ojeda
Lovely portrait, a very powerful image, great details and textures,love the light and composition excelent, bravo !!
virginiese
outstanding portrait ! Congrats !
HERBshines
Superb Love these Owls, they do so much for the farmers.....BRAVO!!!!!
nongo
Captured as only you can do Danny!!!! such a handsome guy!!!!!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
iaacf
Barn owls (Kerkuil in Dutch, meaning Owl living in churches). It is once again a fantastic capture.
Littlejock
Beautiufl barn Owl.. I love this type of guy