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 (44)
knupps
Nice to see you back on your feet and I hope for a full recovery. You have still got it, the photographic skills I mean. The capture is just amazing.
mininessie
i don´t knew about...but i´m so happy you are ok now :) preceious shot as always!
carlx
Welcome back!!! Wonderful portrait!!!
MrsLubner
The head is almost football-shaped and it seems to be very compact, as so many of the owls are. The mustache look is interesting. While camping this past weekend, I loved hearing a barn owl in the distance at night as it hunted. One of the more thrilling night sounds for me. Glad you are doing so much better. I've been anxiously awaiting your return. Knowing you are strong enough to haul all of that great photographic equipment you have around to take some shots, does my heart well.
NightGallery
Welcome back man! Glad you are feeling better. Love the afro on this little one. Looks like your skill didnt drop off at all.
Meisiekind
So strange - I was just wondering earlier this week how you were doing!!! I'm so glad that all went well and you are feeling great Danny! Welcome back! And what a stellar shot to return with! WOnderful owl with a strange shaped head... that is for sure!
deweygg
Glad you are feeling better. The photo is wonderful - perfect timing!
BorisB
Excellent portrait with perfect exposure!!
dbrv6
Grats on the success an glad to hear recovery has gone well. Great capture - fierce that owl does look to be.
kgb224
I am glad you are back my friend.I am extremely glad to hear your operation is a huge success my friend. Welcome back and i am glad to see your superb captures my friend.
kenwas
So glad to hear of your recovery! Good on you Danny! LOve the open peak....super shot as always!
romanceworks
A marvelous shot. Owls are so fascinating. I'm told we have some in the mountains where I live but I have yet to see or hear one. It is so wonderful to see you recovered and posting. I have missed you and your stunning photos. :o) CC
Sea_Dog
Glad your back. This is a superb shot.
clemens-k
glad to hear that you are well - great shot!
magnus073
This is a great capture of this grand little guy Danny, it made my day. So thrilled at the news that the surgery went well and that your on the road to recovery. I'll keep you in my prayers.
tommorules
Was just thinking last night I should email & see how you were, and here you are! Glad all went well. Best, Steve.
Cosme..D..Churruca
good news Danny! and glad to have you around. superb capture!
Blush
Oh I love this one:) Glad you are feeling better after your surgery and have had a full recovery This is a fav with me I got to catch up on a lot here Hope you come see my new ones as well This is a fav Hugs Susan~
bmac62
Welcome back to "doing" again Danny:) The type of surgery you and I had can really fix you up and take you back to where you were years ago. Great to hear that is your experience so far:) Love the owl...yet another fascinating design by nature...just right for hunting where he lives.
lyron
Great news and great image. Fantastic shot!!!
DarkStormCrow
Beautiful shot, well done...
mariogiannecchini
Wonderful capture and shot !
tennesseecowgirl
welcome back...... beautiful work as always. :)
GailB
Such a fierce looking fellow. Glad you're back. I've missed the birds.
flora-crassella
wonderful photo!!!!
sandra46
FASCINATING, BEAUTIFUL IMAGE!
bazza
Glad to hear you are feeling better now Danny.. I need one of these fellows here with me, I have caught 7 mice in about 2 weeks, It would keep them at bay I reckon.. Nice capture of this fellow..
witch_1612
Wonderful Work!!!
jocko500
happy you ok and going strong now. Very wonderful shot
psyoshida
Very nice to see you back and delighted to hear you are well. That's great news. He might be small but he looks quite fierce. Beautiful photo, good to see your work again.