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.
ÂÂ
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
http://www.renderosity.com/news.php?viewStory=13527 Here you can find my personal website: DIGITALARTZONE Contact me: E-Mail Artwork for sale: My work Tips and tricks: Nature and wildlife Photography Tips and tricks: Bird Photography
Comments (53)
soepie17
A marvelous capture of a wonderful animal!!
jeroni
excelente foto amigo una bella luz y colorido
JeffG7BRJ
I would not wish to get on the wrong side of this chap Danny, never mind the talons look at that ripping beak. Excellent capture and interesting information, I didn't know they were living wild in England. Superb work. Bravo!!!!!
Hendesse
A very beautiful bird and you've captured it perfectly. Excellent details and DOF!
virginiese
Magnificent creature ! A very great shot well presented !
LudyMelltSekher
Wonderful pohotography .Fantastic work. Superbly done!! Congratulations!! A million stars ** Thanks you very much for you comments.Happy weekend. Luminous blesing.Ludy (Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say)
MrsLubner
That beak is amazing. Long and sharp. The ear tufts really lay back like the ears of an angry dog. Stunning profile!
kenwas
Awesome piece.
G_Mansco
What beautiful colours and splendid details ;O)
gizmo563
Fantastic portrait shot!
Darkwish
Very good shot! EXT!
kansas
A wonderful owl portrait.
carlx
Amazing portrait!!! Love the reflection in the Owl's eye!!!
SapUS59
superb image and a beautiful owl, great capture !!
rawdodb
Beautiful Shot!!!!!!! Love all your bird shots!!!!
Janiss
Oh Danny, such mysterious glance, grrr... fantastic shot my dear friend!
mickuk50
this is a beauty danny ,they are sure beautiful birds .superb shot mate :o) mick
MedTran39
Fantastic capture of this beautiful owl!
whtknight
Awesome capture of this beautiful owl, Well Done!
Meisiekind
What an absolute perfect shot Danny. Excellent!!! Eagle owls are so gracious. We have a bird park close to where I live where I have had the priviledge of 'experiencing' the silent flight of these majestic creatures. XX
amlondono
Superb capture , love the clear orange eyes , a magnificent bird , Ana
j-art
You are still the KING of nature photography!!!!! Awesome shot - Wow!
romanceworks
I agree with j-art - your wildlife photos are so special. Another beauty. I am always so intrigued with the beauty and color of owl eyes. CC
magnus073
I love this image of the Eagle Owl Dan and your write up on it with the background is superb. Also thanks so much for pointing out the reflections in his eyes, you are right they are amazing. Surely such a majestic bird can be taken care of and not become a threat.
rainbows
A magnificent creature and capture, dear Danny. Your shot is superb. Happy Hugs. DiDi. xx
tennesseecowgirl
This is stunning...
RobyHermida
FANTASTIC AND PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!
artaddict2
What a fantastic close capture, the detail stunning. a menacing look! I read the information with great interest, thanks.
Sylvia
Wow!! ~Impressive~ So Magically Beautiful... FABULOUS!! ^5^ Thanks for sharing
fredster66
Amazing as always... :-)