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 (47)
iaacf
Fantastic image of one of my favorite types of birds.
Jay7347
Dang...you do know how to get close. I can see what people say about the wisdom of the owl. We've had one out back on the ranch...eyeing our barn cats when the rabbits move too fast. Vote -jay
zulaan
Wow ! Fantastic !!! Simply perfect !! ;)
soulofharmony
yes congratulations jim... wishing you all the best in the next coming weeks.. and also to doug... raises a glass of champagne.. in both your honours...(( well mug of coffee at the moment ))) beautiful photography sublime... :)
Lledeline
Wonderful portrait.
nathalie06
Hi Danny. That's really a wonderfull photographie. The owl and these sorts of birds are my favourite. That's remind me some nights when I was with Giancarlo in the mountains in Liguria in Italy, there was a big owl who accross the valley every night at the same hour, it was magic to listen to him ! Thank you for this shot, and for your love for the Nature... Have a nice night Danny, Con affetto, Nathalie, sempre con Giancarlo...
Cosme..D..Churruca
Extraordinary !
ana-maria
What a fantastic photographie of a beautiful owl! I love it.
vlaaitje
such a wonderful details...a lovely look...I like the soft brown colours....and yes the feathers of course....and such a nice dof....excellent
AndreyATC
Beautiful shot!
Haeberle
Nice one :-)
mari_e17
Super Fantastic shot!!!! Awesome capture!!!! Bravo!!
Corwin13
Great shot! Damage for the summit of the head! Perfect colors!
jimry
Thanks Dan...and congrats to Doug too for becoming new Mod...most wonderful photography Dan :)
BusyB967
Excellent closeup.. :)
logiloglu
a wonderful portrait. excellent shot,Danny !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
SophiaDeer
A very handsome owl! His feathers are gorgeous. Love his eyes!
SoulSearcherr
wowww..awesome..he looks so cuddly
b2amphot
Great capture. He actually looks wise... makes me hungry for a potato chip.
Perry6
A beautiful shot! Love the colors in this one!
sharky_
Wow...Beautiful. Sure don't look wild but a very tame and friendly owl. Excellent capture. Aloha
YohannR
Superbe picture... love the details and color... an other perfect picture to add to your porte-folio...lol ;)
Blush
Just beautiful Love this and the oh the color is awesome Vote n hugs Susan~
cynlee
wisdom of the owl... a fine gift :] congrats to both
patmartj
A stunning shot Danny
DJB
He's starin right at me...and it is perfectly done. Thanks Dan.
ascrazy
oh Danny, perfect portrait, fantastic shot!
kenwas
Excellent! What a creature.
pjaj
Excellent capture!! Wonderful work of art Danny:o)
tallpindo
A very establishment owl. Perhaps he is the model for young genius being so fascinated with killing.