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 (47)
lyron
Excellent picture!!
flora-crassella
a interesting and wonderful bird!!!!! Fantastic photo!!!!!
schonee
I always thought those were their ears. Excellent shot
West_coaster07
Another great capture Dan!!
Special_Momments_Cam
very nice !
NightGallery
Such a cool looking creature and well captured. Great detail.
beatoangelico
love the capture...fantastic work..!!!
kenwas
The way they always seem to stare at things is creepy! Super shot!
carlx
Superb owl portrait and expression!!! Fantastic view, my friend!!!
bazza
Superb capture, awesome looking bird, makes one wonder what it is thinking.. Super work!!
virginiese
wonderful bird portrait. It looks sleepy :-)
Hendesse
What a beautiful owl. Excellent portrait, really fantastic!
M2A
Looks peaceful and majestic.
nongo
18 gauge steel????? Hard to imagine this strength in the talons? No wonder the prey doesn't stand a chance once in their grip. thanks Danny for the beautiful image & info!!!!!
romanceworks
Owls really are amazing creatures and I had no idea their talons were so powerful. Gorgeous shot. CC
BorisB
Gorgeous fellows and a wonderful presentation!!
magnus073
The little guy really is amazing Danny and your right about those eyes as they do really stand out
jeroni
Excellent work and perfect realisation
tizjezzme
I see owls, and I think of Danny :) Beautiful shot Danny.
orig_buggy
the owls are so impressive and have that natural stare about them
bpclarke
Splendid capture. Excellent work.
sandra46
great shot a superb capture!
ledwolorz
Wonderful work.
npauling
You have named this beautifully as his eyes are so deep. Lovely capture.
MedTran39
Beautiful!
3x3
stunning capture daniel x f!
timtripp
magical image!
kgb224
The beauty of nature at its best.Magnificent capture my friend.
busi2ness
Awesome clarity and eye detail and color Danny!
sharky_
Glowing Eyes..... Excellent shot. Aloha