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 (28)
Littlejock
Beautiful clarity..and lighting.. Perfect colour. The good lens is better for that... Thank you for your help in forum... I agree with you. Maybe i can wait a little and buy a good lens F2.8 and more happy in long time
Flannelman
This one almost appears to be laughing. Fine photograph ;-)
Zacko
Another outstanding owl-capture. The DOF is brilliant! And just look at that fur (????...it looks more like fur than feathers actually....doesnt it???) on his face. So freaking crisp!!! Awesome capture!!!! #:o)
-JoJo-
beautiful photography and so clear :0)
Valentin
This is totally awesome shot!!!
busi2ness
The most interesting features I spot on this photograph. Excellent close up and DOF Danny!
kansas
A wonderful profile shot. His face feathers looks so soft and fuzzy.
kenwas
What a great povfor this shot! Congrats as it gives a mostly never seen perspective.
short_ribs
Stunnign shot buddy! The detail in this is amazing and you contorled the exposure well... Awesome work!
MedTran39
Awesome shot and such a beautiful owl!
monjo71
Another great one Danny! Excellent composition with great DOF, details and color. John
bpclarke
Superb capture! Excellent color, detail and composition. Bunny
BorisB
This is really excellent, what an impressive pose and brilliant quality!!
sittingblue
a lovely animal... awesome shot.
tizjezzme
Andreas is right; it does look like fir .. its sooooooooo soft! Such a gorgeous photo .. just perfect.
Fotogen
Beautiful clarity and focus. Very nice shot
RedundantlyAbundant
Personally, the owl is my favourite type of bird...so unique looking. Another gorgeous capture here.
TerraDreamer
Beautiful photo, Danny! Thanks for sharing!
nongo
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sharky_
These owls and just beautiful. Excellent. Aloha
stuart83
These are such a wonderful bird, cant see enough of them, great perspective Stuart
mermaid
very crisp and those furry feather around its beak are amazing
tallpindo
He's wise and he's waiting. Go on into the study. Definitely do not skip the intro.
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic portrait of great detail.....!!!!
Margana
I could get lost in his gorgeous soft, white feathers.You captured them so beautifully!Excellent work,Danny...as always.Have a lovely evening.-M :^)
GOLDILOCKSUK
What a beautiful coat of snow feather the owl looks so clean this is lovely :) Cathy xoxoxo
creanum
very nice portrait....
Enmos
Beautiful bird and capture, stunninf work there mate !! :)