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Put the film in, flip it and reverse it 🎵 It wa

Put the film in, flip it and reverse it 🎵 It was so fun for us to meet @missymisdemeanorelliott at the @whitehouse! #ArtsHumanitiesMedal

Photographs of Monument Valley don’t do justice

Photographs of Monument Valley don’t do justice to the wide-open space filled with such large monuments.

It is humbling to stand near any one of them.

It is natural to want to capture the awe of the monuments, but because of their size it is difficult to capture the immense size in a photograph.

I photographed each monument just as most photographers do, but the longer I stayed in Monument Valley the more I wanted to capture the beauty of the environment in which the monuments are located. I began photographing differently.

This image reflects the desert and the wide-open space where the monuments proudly stand.

📷 MONUMENT VALLEY 4 © 2013 | Oljato-Monument Valley, Arizona

When I saw this Calla Lily blooming in my mother-i

When I saw this Calla Lily blooming in my mother-in-law’s California garden back in 1970, I couldn’t resist photographing it. The simplicity of the form combined with the sensuous feeling of the flower made for a wonderful photograph.

As a young photographer in the 1960s and 70s, I was inspired by Edward Weston’s vegetables and Georgia O’Keeffe’s flowers so I was trying to emulate some of their famous art. These artists plus Ansel Adams, Wynn Bullock, and Alfred Stieglitz inspired me during my early days as a photographer.

📷 CALLA LILY © 1970 | California

This photo was taken with a Mamiya Press 2 ¼ x 3 ¼ medium format camera. 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.

Join us at the Venice Gallery & Studio on November

Join us at the Venice Gallery & Studio on November 16th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 📷

Meet Clyde and Niki Butcher, get your books signed, browse unique gift ideas, and enjoy Clyde’s stories over tasty refreshments.

Be among the first to catch an exclusive clip from a new documentary about Clyde and Niki’s inspiring journey, shown right in our cozy darkroom theater.

For an extra treat, Clyde’s darkroom will be open for you to explore—a rare chance to see his creative world up close. We’re also thrilled to celebrate Clyde’s recent National Medal of Arts award from the White House!

We can’t wait to share this special day with you, honoring the incredible impact of Clyde and Niki’s work.

The event is free, and we’d love for you to RSVP so we can plan refreshments and create a welcoming space for all. Comment "RSVP" below and we'll DM you the link!

Questions? Give us a call at (941) 486-0811.

Photographing the Navajo slot canyons could be a l

Photographing the Navajo slot canyons could be a lifetime occupation. They are beautiful creations of abstract designs. While we were out west, I took the opportunity to try my hand at photographing them.

We joined a Photographic Tour of Antelope Canyon. I guess I didn’t fully comprehend how fast digital photographers take pictures. There I was with an old fashion large format film camera and by the time I got set up, everyone was ready to head on to the next location! It was very frustrating. I did manage to capture a couple of images. I was amazed they turned out. The experience was so frustrating that I finally gave up and went outside to sit and wait until everyone was through.

When I got outside a Navajo came up to me and said, “I saw you in the canyon and you looked very frustrated. If you’d like an experience that is more appropriate to your large camera, my grandmother owns a slot canyon you can photograph.”

The next day we traveled to his canyon and had a great time.

📷 ANTELOPE CANYON 1 © 2013 | Lake Powell Navajo Park, Arizona

Please note that this photograph has been cropped for this placement.

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.

Art comes from the heart. #ArtsHumanitiesMedal

Art comes from the heart. #ArtsHumanitiesMedal

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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

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