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 (54)
WandM
Great that people give back what we took away from them. Great shot and a beautiful animal.
DJB
Makes me really try harder when I see this quality.Great to have something to set my goals to. Won't say excellent,because you know it is.(Did I just say excellent.)
Blush
Just beautiful Stunninly superb Love this photo hun I just posted a new one too hope you drop by Vote n hugs Susan~
tallpindo
What a handsome fellow who could hold his own with the most persnickety cat.
ascrazy
suprb cycle of photo, i like one:-)
logiloglu
looks fantastic. an excellent photography, Danny. #:O)
RodolfoCiminelli
Wonderful and very impressive photo my friend!!! Have a fantastic detail!!!!
vlaaitje
wow...love the full length pose...shuch a wonderful OWL...RAZOR-SHARP..and a great dof..well seen
madame
This is absolutely a splendid creature, the soft and elegant colors are superb ! Stunning shot, Danny !!
gillesvd
Very Great image. Amazing creatures; owls, awaesome shot...
Michelle A.
I so love owls..... great shot Danny!
nathalie06
The majestic Owl came back !!! I love you photographs of this owl. Everyone is a pleasure for our eyes. He's really a beautiful bird. I think this one is a small owl ? I'm happy to know that this owl came back in this region. A good thing for the environment, if he is there, it's because he can hunt, and then the eco-system is preserved... Lovely bird and great shot Danny.
vbarreto
Ohh, what a beautiful creature Danny. Thanks x sharing and the inspiration ;)
sinistar
I like this a lot the full length and real wild life
sossy
very impressive pose and outstanding photo! always a joy to look at this owl! ;o)
Gabrielsdream
Magnificent creature, beautifully captured. Wonderful detail on the patterns and textures of the feathers!
zatman
A wonderfully natural capture and super details and clarity
chantal-france
a pure wonder :) this barn owl and your shot are simply perfect !! V
KingPtolemy
Very beautiful shot!!! Bravo!!! The owl was the sacred bird of goddess Athena, thus a symbol of wisdom
Krystie
Whaouu! It's excellent! I love it and I V! :o)
Punaguy
Man there's something to aspire to...Clean and crisp work here Danny...beautiful capture! Aloha!
darksecret1
she's gorgeous
pjaj
Awesome capture!! Very beautiful shot here!!
jcv2
Fantastic capture of this majestic bird! Very beautiful!