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Clyde & Niki's Photo Journal

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    • Clyde Butcher
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    • U.S.A.
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    • 2020
November 05, 2020

Chasing the Blue Moon at Babcock/Webb

November 05, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Chasing the Blue Moon at Babcock/Webb

Enjoying an evening out photographing the October Blue Moon

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November 04, 2020

Work-up of my hand-painted photograph: Misty Morning

November 04, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Work-up of my hand-painted photograph:  Misty Morning

Work-up of my hand-painted image, Misty Morning ~ Niki

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November 04, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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November 03, 2020

Swamp Walk Annual Fundraiser for Big Cypress National Preserve

November 03, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Swamp Walk Annual Fundraiser for Big Cypress National Preserve

Another great year enjoying everyone out in the swamp at our Annual Swamp Walk Fundraiser for Big Cypress National Preserve’s S.W.A.M.P. education program!

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November 03, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 21, 2020

Sanibel Island ~ Bailey Tract

October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Sanibel Island ~ Bailey Tract

Sanibel Island is known for its beautiful beaches and abundance of sea shells, however the interior of Sanibel is also beautiful. If you’re looking for a place to get away from people, the trails inside the island are wonderful escapes, and Bailey’s Tract is one of those locations.

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October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 21, 2020

Sanibel Island ~ Ybel Point

October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Sanibel Island  ~ Ybel Point

Our last day on Sanibel Island enjoying Point Ybel and the peace of the water gently lapping the shore.

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October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 21, 2020

Sanibel Island Bailey Homestead & Shipley Trail

October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Sanibel Island  Bailey Homestead & Shipley Trail

While Clyde rested I explored Sanibel for more photography. I returned to Ding Darling, then on to Bailey Tract and Shipley Trail and the Historical Museum of Sanibel. I ended at the beach and then back to the RV and Clyde and magnificent sunset.

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October 21, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 11, 2020

Sanibel Island - JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

October 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Sanibel Island - JN "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge

JN Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge is one of our favorite places on the island.

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October 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 11, 2020

Sanibel Island

October 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Sanibel Island

We have been photographing the interior of Florida and had a longing to see the horizon…the coast. So, we decided to spend a couple of weeks on Sanibel Island.

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October 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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October 10, 2020

Oscar Scherer State Park

October 10, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Oscar Scherer State Park

Enjoying the State Parks of Florida is always fun, and this photographic adventure was at Oscar Scherer State Park.

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October 10, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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September 23, 2020

Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area - Day 2

September 23, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area - Day 2

Our second day at Babcock/Webb was filled with amazing cloud formations, and then a LOT of rain. The rain made for a short day, but a day filled with wonderful opportunities for photography.

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September 23, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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September 23, 2020

Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area~ Day 1

September 23, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area~ Day 1

Every time we passed by the Babcock/Webb Wildlife Management Area off I-75 we have wondered what it was about and what it was like. Well, we finally decided to take some time and check it out. It was well worth it!

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September 23, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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September 11, 2020

Lake Okeechobee

September 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Lake Okeechobee

We spent a few days at Lake Okeechobee watching the clouds form over the lake and taking photographs. It felt so good to sit quietly and watch nature create art in the sky.

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September 11, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 19, 2020

Myakka State Park ~ Photography trip

August 19, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Myakka State Park ~ Photography trip

A wonderful afternoon in Myakka State Park photographing the beauty of the environment and enjoying the peace and quiet of nature.

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August 19, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 18, 2020

The Dali Museum ~ Visions of Dali's Spain

August 18, 2020/ Niki Butcher
The Dali Museum ~ Visions of Dali's Spain

The Dali Museum created a wonderful exhibit displaying Clyde’s photography, as well as relating the photographs to the environment in Dali’s paintings that are hanging in the museum. We received so many compliments, as well as people saying that seeing Dali’s home environment helped them to better understand the imagery in Dali’s paintings.

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August 18, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 18, 2020

Saying good-bye to Spain

August 18, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Saying good-bye to Spain

It was hard saying good-bye to Cadaques and Spain. We had a wonderful time enjoying the environment as well as the Spanish people and their great food. Thanks to everyone for making our visit to your country one filled with great memories.

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August 18, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 17, 2020

Plaja S'Arenella and Sa Costa des Camps d' en Gasanyes, Spain

August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Plaja S'Arenella and Sa Costa des Camps d' en Gasanyes, Spain

Our last day photographing and we were blessed with the Tramuntana Wind filling the sky with dynamic clouds. Clyde had a great time capturing the scenes because even when the wind gusts up to 40mph, rock don’t move.

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August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 17, 2020

Plaja de S'Alqueria Petita, SpainB

August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Plaja de S'Alqueria Petita, SpainB

One of the beautiful places we found was the Plaja de S’Alqueria Petita, a sweet little cove along the Mediterranean Sea and near Portlilgat. Clyde spent several days photographing the hard-rugged rock formations dipping into the soft sea.

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August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 17, 2020

Port Liligat and Salvador Dali's home

August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Port Liligat and Salvador Dali's home

Salvador Dali’s home is as unique as his paintings. It was wonderful to see that his home truly reflected who he was.

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August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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August 17, 2020

Cap de Creus, Spain

August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Cap de Creus, Spain

Dali found a lot of his inspiration at Cap de Creus National Park. We were fortunate The Dali Museum contacted Paul Pesudo to guide us in the Park. It is truly a geologic wonderland.

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August 17, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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July 25, 2020

Highlands Hammock State Park

July 25, 2020/ Niki Butcher
Highlands Hammock State Park

We finally got away for some fresh air and a dose of nature.. Clyde and I took our new RV (which we got RIGHT before the stay at home was issued!) and headed to Highlands Hammock State Park. We spent a week submerged in nature. It felt so very good.

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July 25, 2020/ Niki Butcher/
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  • Explore Big Cypress/
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    • 2020

Clyde & Niki's Photo Journal

Welcome to our Journal

Photography has been the great adventure of our life together. We hope that by sharing this journal you will be inspired to open your eyes, follow your heart, and discover your own personal adventure.

Clyde Butcher https://clydebutcher.com

Niki Butcher https://nikibutcher.com

Big Cypress Gallery (239) 695-2428 53288 Tamiami Trail Ochopee, Florida 341441

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