LOXAHATCHEE RIVER 2 © 1991

Jonathan Dickinson State Park

The Loxahatchee River is one of two designated wild and scenic rivers in Florida. So when the Water Management Districts of Florida asked me to photograph it to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Save Our Rivers program, I was anxious to experience the river. I was awed by its primeval feeling. I was certain I would see Tequesta Indians peaking out from behind the trees…it is truly a beautiful place, and one of the many treasures of Florida. I spent three years photographing the river before I felt like I had captured the essence of the Loxahatchee. On one particular day two things happened: first, the light was right, and second, I got out of my canoe and walked it down the river rather than paddling it. I became one with the river, and it seemed like I saw perfect subjects for photographs everywhere I looked. It was a wonderful and exciting day, resulting in the capturing of many images. This photograph is hand-printed in Clyde’s darkroom on fiber-based paper, selenium toned, then mounted and matted to current archival standards. The photograph is a limited edition and signed by Clyde. Disclaimer – Cropping, contrast, and image density may vary. To learn more about the darkroom printing process, click here.