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 (57)
GiMi53
thanks for the explanation... where did you capture this one ? Excellent portrait ! :~)
Jay7347
Oh wow...this is classic portrature comes to the owl. lolol You know...your images seriously rock! vote -jay
patmartj
Stunning ! What a beautiful creature!
marybelgium
Fantastic portrait !
jimry
Superb...terrific details and fine photography :)
nathalie06
Ciao Danny ! What an incredible photography ! It's... wonderful. I don't know where you have made this one and the other photographies of these owls but they are really greats. And this portrait is the best you have made. It's a so beautiful bird, a big predator but so peacefull when we see him like this. Thank you for sharing it, and for all the informations. It seams he was asleep... or thinking to something very important... Una foto straordinaria veramente. Grazie Danny ! Good night my friend, sweet dreams of owl... Nathalie, sempre con Giancarlo.
RIGAU
M a g n i f i c a, i m p r e s i o n a n t e *
CDBrugg
Looks like it belongs to Harry Potter (lol)
Tedz
What a stunner...to the top of the Pecking Order...it has Wise Knitted Brows..what a Hoot...like...Me. manly hugz
Corwin13
Very impressive work!!!
Lledeline
Beautiful portrait.
vlaaitje
This is really incredible...what a gorgeous OWL.....all these feathers are awesome......bring some for me the next time.....haha....he has a very wise look.....and yes, this is one of your best owl shots so far.....
Synapse
Such an intense stare! Thanks again for sharing :-)
escafeld
It really is something to get this close. This would be wonderful to paint or draw, it's an excellent shot. Well done!
SophiaDeer
Excellent image of this most majestic bird! I don't know which I enjoy more..the image or reading about the Ural Owl. Fantastic!!
logiloglu
simply superb. a wonderful portrait. #:O)
Misha883
Wonderful details and magnificent bird. Carry mail at Hogwarts?
TwoPynts
This is a wonderful owl portrait. The expression of its eyes speaks volumes, and the detail you've captured in the feathers is tremendous!
romanceworks
Wow = what a magnificent creature and shot. And fascinating info, too. :o) CC
kellendor
Wow! This is phenomenal!! Thanks for sharing it with us. What great work!!!
cynlee
beautiful shot... you remind me of an owl danny... very wise... but be careful cuz a friend may go after your feathers! :]
gallimel
gorgeous :) Harry Potter would adore her :)
kimariehere
VOTE~** THE (oh every feather!!) ohhhhhh mann the detail is so spectacular he (or she)lol is a work of art and i simply am sitting here in awe of that beautiful owl....when i was growing up my mom collected owls i hated them..hehe i think i like them again now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WandM
Majestic look on his face. Beautiful animal and great shot. Enjoyed your words too.
sharky_
Wow...A very impressive shot of this owl. Excellent .. Aloha
AgentMai
Thankyou for also including the information about this owl, its always interesting to read. This portrait is perfect, sharp, clear, detailed, and natural. Excellent photography!! V =)
YohannR
Details on that one are totaly stunning...!!!!!!!! This is a magnificent bird...!!!
zulaan
Beautiful portrait !!!! ;)
qmont
OMG look at those eyes, this is a magnificnt creature, wow what a bueaty................
Blush
Oh What a beauty Majestic and beautiful Vote n hugs Susan~