Skip to navigation Skip to content

CLYDE BUTCHER

Black & White Fine Art Photography

Cart

The Artists
- Clyde Butcher
- Niki Butcher
Photographs
Books & Gifts
- Clyde's
- Niki's
Events & Exhibits
Galleries
- Venice Gallery
- Big Cypress Gallery
Tours & Lodging
- Swamp Walks
- Swamp Cottages

Search for:
Books and Gifts
Clyde's Photos
Niki's Photos
Explore Big Cypress
Events
Traveling Exhibits
A Word from Niki
A Word from Clyde

$0 0 items

Gift Item

Home / Uncategorized

Cape Romano has many photographic opportunities, b

Cape Romano has many photographic opportunities, but when I heard that the dome houses were no longer on dry land, I had to see it for myself. The houses were built in 1981 on the beach of Cape Romano. They were unique structures at that time.

The fact that they are on a remote island makes them seem both futuristic and retro at the same time – and very much out of place. Now that the beach has eroded out from under the houses, they seem even more strange.

Unfortunately, the domes were washed completely out to shore when Florida was hit by Hurricane Ian in 2022.

📷 CAPE ROMANO DOME HOUSES 5 © 2014 | Barrier Island, Gulf Coast

Today is Earth Day! It's the perfect day to get ou

Today is Earth Day! It's the perfect day to get outdoors and explore this beautiful planet of ours. 🌎

Before you head out on your adventure, let's take a moment to acknowledge the profound bond we share with the Earth. Its well-being is intricately linked to our own health. Let's commit to nurturing our planet, much like we care for our own homes, and embrace this day as an opportunity to honor and celebrate the Earth. Have a wonderful day!

We named our backyard pond Whilden’s Pond in hon

We named our backyard pond Whilden’s Pond in honor of the man who owned the property before us, Leon Whilden. He was a hermit who lived in Big Cypress and turned the property into an orchid and exotic plant nursery.

During the winter, so many birds spend time in our pond that it’s like having the Discovery Channel right outside the swamp cottage window! Watching all of the birds made me long to photograph them; however, capturing them with a large format camera is nearly impossible because of the slow shutter speeds. Generally, animals don’t wait around to have their photo taken. I resolved my dilemma by using Niki’s 6×7 Pentax camera with a 1200mm lens.

I was working downstairs when I looked outside and saw a beautiful egret standing majestically on a log in our pond. I ran upstairs to where I had Niki’s camera all set up and waiting, then very slowly opened the window so I wouldn’t scare the bird, and took the photograph. So, I tell folks that my bird photography is done in the comfort of my own air-conditioned home…I just open the window and take the photograph!

📷 WHILDEN’S POND 1 © 2002 | Big Cypress Gallery

Did you know? Today is the first day of National P

Did you know? Today is the first day of National Park week. Entrance fees to all national parks will be waived today to kick off the celebration!

Are you planning an adventure at your favorite National Park? Leave us a comment below - we'd love to know which park is your favorite!

#NationalParkWeek

The canopy trail in Myakka leads to the wonderful

The canopy trail in Myakka leads to the wonderful experience of walking through the treetops. The park, through the financial support of the community, built a suspension bridge through the tops of the trees, so that we can experience the environment of treetops. Wonderful! On the day I took this picture, the trail was flooded. It looked like a water wonderland, and remarkably different from the other times I had walked the trail.

📷 MYAKKA CANOPY TRAIL © 2001 | Myakka River State Park, Sarasota

Selecting the cover art for Clyde’s new book was

Selecting the cover art for Clyde’s new book was challenging until we remembered the extraordinary portrait by Nicholas Petrucci from the “Guardians of the Everglades” project.

On the cover of “Lifeworks in Photography,” you’ll find an oil painting titled “Clyde Butcher, Photographer of the Everglades” © 2010 by Nicholas Petrucci.

The book’s cover image was originally created as part of the collection “Guardians of the Everglades” which includes life-size, oil paintings of individuals credited with using their leadership skills to effect positive change in the Florida Everglades.

Petrucci’s collection started with Clyde’s image in 2010, and his likeness accompanies other preservationists such as Franklin Adams and Nathaniel Reed. Petrucci’s collection is ongoing and currently includes eleven individuals in total.

This portrait of Clyde will be displayed as a part of his “Lifeworks in Photography” exhibit that complements this new book. This traveling exhibit will be opening this September 6th, in New Mexico at Las Cruces Museum of Art. This exhibit will bring the pages of the book to life, allowing you to immerse yourself in the captivating visuals that have defined Clyde’s career.

📷 If you’d like to follow along with this special content series, make sure you’re following us on Facebook and Instagram, add us to your Favorites on each platform, or follow #ClydeButcherLifeworks.

In this multi-part series, we will share posts about Clyde’s life and photography in conjunction with the release of his newest book, coming in September 2024.

To learn more about this book or to pre-order your copy, visit ClydeButcher.com/Lifeworks.

Galleries

Venice Gallery & Studio

237 Warfield Ave. S., Venice, FL, 34285
(941) 486-0811 | mail@clydebutcher.com
Tuesday-Friday 10am-4:30pm

Big Cypress Gallery

52388 Tamiami Trail, Ochopee, FL, 34141
(239) 695-2428 | bcg@clydebutcher.com
Open 7 Days A Week 10am-5pm

About

About Clyde
Blog

Explore

The Camera
Darkroom
The Print

Customer Service

FAQs
Contact Us
Hanging Instructions
Care & Handling

Legal

Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Terms of Sale

Connect with us

Copyright © Clyde Butcher
Workflow Automation by Saiwala.io