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 (38)
alessimarco
Excellent capture of a magnificent bird!
flora-crassella
wonderful bird!!!! FANTASTIC picture!!!!!
mininessie
wow...really precious!
garegaupe
Fantastic Danny, you are amazing. Thank you again for showing all your fantastic shots.
kenwas
The clarity of the feathers in remarkable. Such good work you do.
Fotogen
Wow, the clarity is amazing. Hope you are well. I am not in the loop, but you mentioned surgery. Hope it is minor and it goes very well.
KarmaSong
This guy seems to be daydreaming...! A superb bird portrait and excellent photography, Danny!
carlx
Marvellous photography, Danny!!!
adrie
Outstanding photography my friend, excellent capture.
kansas
A wonderful photo. Beautiful bird. I hope your wait for needed surgery is not too long. You are in my prayers.
Meisiekind
C U T E!!! Their feathers look so soft!
lyron
Splendid!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Absolutely wonderful my friend....!!!!!
lior
A superb portrait!
mrestey
WOW! Beautiful owl! Nice shot.
dragonmuse
Lovely shot. I do hope everything goes well. hugs
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
TwoPynts
Wonderful Danny. Good luck with your medical stuff.
romanceworks
Such a beautiful capture and owl. I just love the coloring on this bird. My healing thoughts will be with you, Danny. CC
zulaan
Beautiful portrait
sharky_
Beautiful Bird Portrait. Wishing you well. Aloha
BorisB
What a gorgeous bird and excellent presented!!
psyoshida
Is it any wonder why owls are so beloved? Fantastic shot with your ever present sharpness and detail. I hope your wait will not be long and you will be back and in tip top shape.
magnus073
This really is a lovely photo of this beautiful Owl Danny, nice work
RodS
Nice photo of this beautiful bird! I think owls are so cool!
jeroni
Splendid composition and colors my friend
sandra46
outstanding!! great image!!!
jocko500
cool shot
watapki66
Beautiful capture!
bazza
Nice shot Danny and nice owl..