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 (43)
mininessie
wow...awesome!
bclaytonphoto
brilliant work Dan...sorry for your loss, but nice to see you back here
mhyrdin
Sincerely sorry for the decease of your mother. But Yes she was right ! You must keep up with your splendid photographies. I always admired it, it's so difficult to shoot bird prey.
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend. I am glad you are better and i am sorry for your loss my friend.Stunning capture my friend.
bmac62
All eyes...small wonder that he's a very proficient hunter. Perfect view to see how those great wings are used. Sympathy for your loss...
fredster66
Don't know how you do it... amazing!!
morningglory
Super owl shot!
ArtByMel
That is one incredible shot!
BorisB
Outstanding!!! I had 11 years after my heart surgery (till now), a wonderful time... Wish you all the best!!
busi2ness
I am sorry to hear about your mom Danny, my condolences!
carlx
Sorry to hear about Your Mom! Amazing photography, my friend!!!
sandra46
wonderful image, a most fascinating one!
kbrog
Superb capture! You always manage to be in the right spot at the right time for these. Glad you are felling better! :D
Ionel
I am sorry for your loss, Daniel! Take care my friend!
Jean-Luc_Ajrarn
Wow... outstanding capture! :)
Alex_Antonov
Outstanding!
mariogiannecchini
Very beautiful shot !
tennesseecowgirl
So pretty!
Hendesse
A perfect capture. Excellent shot!
MrsLubner
Your mother seems to have known you very well - from the inside out. I am very sorry for your loss, Danny. This is an inspiring and amazing shot. The intensity in the face is fabulous.
romanceworks
An awesome shot. Really glad you are having a full recovery. I'm so sorry to hear you lost your beloved mother ... she knew your heart, and that is your art and photography. CC
iaacf
What a great image.. I know how hard it is to get those birds like this. Compliments and glad to have you back on RR.
THROBBE
Amazing shot of this owl in flight. I have only seen one around my area and he/she has proven to be very illusive. I am sorry to hear about your loss and health problems. I wish you the best and am glad to see your great photography again! Ray
DennisReed
Stunning!
babuci
Love the compo as a wing stretch over the frame. Nice bokeh too.
MedTran39
Fantastic capture!
kansas
A really special photo. So very nice. I'm so happy your surgery was a success and that you are back on your feet and posting. So very sorry for the loss of your mother. That is always very hard to deal with.
magnus073
Really magnificent capture Danny, it always amazes me how you make us feel like were right there with you. So glad about the news of prayers being answered for your surgery.
bazza
Beautiful shot and so sorry to hear about your mum, my condolences to you, I know how you must feel...
rainbows
I am so sorry for your loss, dear Danny. I am so glad you promised your Mum you would continue with your art. This is a beautiful capture. Hugs for all day, so glad you are feeling better. DiDi. xx