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 (33)
mininessie
precious¡
carlx
Fantastic portrait and expression, Danny!!!
flora-crassella
a wonderful bird!!!! FANTASTIC photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ragouc
GREAT....
dixievb
Love this bird!
NightGallery
Beautiful shot. Perfect.
aksirp
this portrait is so wonderful done! thanks for show as and for background!
magnus073
Amazing capture here Danny, as this is one I've never had the pleasure of seeing before. Thanks also for providing the info on them
dragonmuse
beautiful capture of this most interesting looking owl.
romanceworks
Wow - super shot! CC
BorisB
Excellent work, bravo Danny!!!
blutstein
A beautiful bird and even a better picture :-)
iaacf
Wow.. I just loved this picture the moment I opened it. It was if the owle was looking at me..
monjo71
Wonderful capture of a species I've never seen before. Thanks for sharing this one Danny!
Firesnuffer
Gorgeous portrait!
kgb224
A stunning capture my friend.
makron
Genial shot. Very well done
mhyrdin
I didn't know this tropical species A perfect shot (as usual i must say) Bravo Daniel !
Faemike55
Wonderful capture! Very beautiful owl
kobaltkween
i love your portraits. this one reminds me a bit of Gonzo for some reason. you do a wonderful job of showing off his plumage.
jocko500
wonderful shot
psyoshida
Beautiful portrait of such a sweet face. I love it.
mps
Splendid image.
Seahorse
Exquisite shot!!!!!!!
bazza
Beautiful capture of this wonderful looking owl Danny..
sharky_
This owl got class... Nice shot. Aloha
rainbows
Stunning capture of a beautiful creature, dear Danny. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and spectacular photography my friend......!!!!!
MedTran39
Fantastic shot of this awesome bird
Cosme..D..Churruca
terrific close up Danny! un buho muy guapo.