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 (34)
Sea_Dog
Stunning shot - well done.
kansas
A wonderful shot. Such a beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing.
kgb224
Superb capture my friend. God Bless.
kbrog
Excellent inflight capture! :)
BorisB
A gorgeous image of this beautiful bird!!!
jocko500
got him good here. lovely
awilddogg
the lighting on the wings is amazingly beautiful
psyoshida
A most beautiful owl, wonderful detail in the feathers. Amazing shot! Nicely done.
romanceworks
A gorgeous shot, Danny. Those wings are really gorgeous! Cc
MrsRatbag
What a stunning in-flight capture, Danny! Owls are fascinating birds!
NightGallery
That one looks very determined in his face! Great catch, you can really feel the movement in there.
magnus073
Magnificent capture of this amazing Owl here Danny
Blush
Beautiful capture In flight too.... Hugs Susan
Digitaleagle
Awesome capture, a beautiful work!
DennisReed
Magnificent!
bazza
Great shot of this beauty Danny!!
ia-du-lin
great moment, wonderful shot
fallen21
Stunning picture, well captured!
rainbows
A beautiful capture, dear Danny. I love his wings. Hugs for all day. DiDi. xx
mininessie
wonderful!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and spectacular shot my friend....!!!
Feliciti
what a beauty !! excellent shot in flight!!
carlx
Amazing photography, Danny!!!
mariogiannecchini
Excellent inflight capture! Very beautiful photo!
bmac62
Staring at the owl's profile...his name comes into focus. Well done Danny.
Jay-el-Jay
A great shot.Those wings look massive.
charpix
Wonderful capture. Excellent ... excellent.
Anjour
Wonderful shot...cool done!:)
dochtersions
A magnificent capture!
dragonmuse
Awesome capture! Wonderful light really enhances the drama.