Landscape Photography Tips I Learned from Clyde Butcher

Here are about 10 things I learned by studying the photos of Clyde Butcher. Hope you find it useful too!
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[@clydebutcher]

Thank you so much for this video. I'm so happy you have found inspiration in my work. Keep shooting and sharing!

[@BonciuToma]

Thank you foe the comment 😀🙏

[@Higgins_Nature_Photographer]

Really great vlog on Clyde Butcher, I have met Clyde Butcher on two different occasions here in Florida where I live, once in his workshops in the Everglades National park and again at a seminar he put on. He does amazing B&W large format photography that we all can learn from. He recently had a stroke that he's recovering from but is recovering. Its very nice of you to discuss his work Tom.

[@BonciuToma]

Hope he'll fully recover and will continue photographing. It's great to hear that you attended one of his workshops :) ... thanks for the feedback

[@j.o.1537]

What a deep, respectful contribution you give us on master of nature appreciation, Mr. Clyde Butcher. Thank you.

[@j.o.1537]

Thank you for the lovely and respectful showcasing of Clyde Butcher, master nature photographer.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Clyde’s work is LEGENDARY and amazing! I would love to meet him some day, I travel down to Florida often, next trip I will go to his gallery and hope he is around for a quick photo with him, the man is AMAZING.

[@jamesmarko1787]

Another great video Tom. I've never heard of Clyde or seen his work before. I did like a couple of the pictures you showed, but I wasn't really moved by the others. Thanks for breaking down every picture and explaining what the photographer was trying to achieve.

[@BonciuToma]

Thanks for the comment

[@sbsphotographer]

Clyde is truly a treasure, you have done a great job analyzing his work... Kudos

[@BonciuToma]

Thanks for the feedback

[@MegaSirkka]

Thank you so much

[@clarkconway8796]

Thanks Tom! I just learned of Clyde Butcher today, but with your video I now have a much understanding of both his life and style of large format photography.

[@photobyjewell1987]

Beautiful story and amazing journey

[@BonciuToma]

Glad you liked the video

[@scottrandolph8284]

Very beautiful perspective of an exceedingly excellent photographer, Clyde Butcher!

[@ducc5674]

My father was best friends with Clyde Butchers son “Ted Butcher” Ted Butcher died right next to my dad in a car accident we just Clyde’s Most recent book he signed it for us my dad was right there when Ted died it was because when guys were getting chased by drunk guys there car got hit but they were fine, but then the drunk driver threw a beer bottle at the other driver knocking him out causing the car to drive right into Ted’s side killing him instantly. My dad started crying when he saw and he was at the trial and the two drivers were sentenced to 50 years in prison. One of them got out because he was incredibly sorry and he wasn’t the one who threw the beer bottle the other one had to stay in though

[@FredericBonneauPhotography]

Nice presentation of Clyde Butcher's master work! I know Clyde personally and he will most likely be pleased to see how you commented on his photographs, despite the fact understandably that you sometimes did not accurately described the vegetation or scenery! But don't worry, not that many people know about the area unless you are a true Floridian who explores these magnificent locations. Most of these photographs I believe were taken at Big Cypress National Preserve in the southwestern part of the State of Florida as well as Myakka River State Park in the western (central) part of the State of Florida. Thank you for this nice presentation and do not hesitate to visit and explore South Florida if you ever come to the States!

[@BonciuToma]

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I don;t know the names of the plants but I like what I see and that's why I've included the work of Clyde Butcher in this series

[@steveh1273]

Mr. Butcher does some excellent photography, and his printing may be his strongest suit. I have no idea how you print black around those clouds and not affect them or make them muddy, unless you employ some kind of mask. Can you imagine the paper cost and all the trial and error in the darkroom? Where did you obtain the images to include in your video?

[@BonciuToma]

It's a time consuming process but I guess in time you start to develop some special skills :)

[@williamdesevo2089]

Good job explaining his photos. Clyde Butcher worked really hard lugging that 8 by 10 gear into Florida swamps in probably very humid and hot conditions. He's an under appreciated photographer I think.

[@BonciuToma]

I think he's doing ok from his photography but the difficulty of creating these photos is consistent :)

[@c.augustin]

Thanks for this one! I've never heard of him, but I instantly like what he does. I have to dig deeper …

[@BonciuToma]

Some of his photos are really nice and look better when seen on higher resolution or better yet, printed

[@yujinlandscapephotography.7787]

Beautiful and Awesome video story Tom about Clyde Butcher and his work. Thank you!! Tom. 👌👌👍

[@BonciuToma]

thanks for watching

[@Uncle-Duncan-Shack]

Excellent story, thanks for sharing.

[@BonciuToma]

thank you for your time and comment

[@mspates5982]

Awesome video Tom about Clyde Butcher and his work! I've had the opportunity to meet Clyde and talk to him about photography! I have one of his books and I've also gone to see his exhibits at the Florida museum here in Tampa. I studied each photo at the Museum sometimes spending 30 minutes just looking at one photo! And just by studying his work I've learned quite a bit and many times I will implement it into my style of photography. Although I love black and white, I also love color too! I gave you a thumbs up on your video and chances are I will also subscribe to your Channel. I never got to meet Ansel Adams, so Clyde Butcher is the closest person in my opinion that is very much like Ansel Adams, that we have that's alive!

[@BonciuToma]

Yes, Clyde is also called, sometimes, the next Ansel Adams so it was a great meeting :) ... thanks for your time

[@franztrischberger8023]

Concerning the dark sky: It's done with a red filter. IMO that should work with digital, too. If I remember correctly Ansel Adams said he doesn't like the excessive use of red filters ;) Nice vlog as usual, btw :)

[@BonciuToma]

I know how it's done on film but the digital raw is in color (it doesn't matter the camera settings). Only one or two camera have the raw in black and white. This means that you need to apply the red filter digitally which takes on the quality of the photo. There are techniques you can use but they are time consuming. Thanks for the comment

[@allansisson355]

Always a great job, very Inspirational. Thanks for pointing to an artist to check out.

[@BonciuToma]

Thanks for liking the video

[@cathyann1601]

Love this video, Tom! I like how you analyze Mr. Butcher's photos - much to think about!

[@BonciuToma]

thanks for the feedback

[@michaelcarrithers6811]

Thanks for this insightful commentary, and above all for introducing us to this photographer.

[@BonciuToma]

Thank you for your time and attention

[@stuartschaffner9744]

Thank you for this essay, Tom. Sometimes you can also get better by studying the work of others. I learned a lot from Lee Anne White. She got her start in garden photography, but has gone beyond that in some directions you might like.

[@BonciuToma]

I've looked at Lee Anne White: she's very intimate with her way of capturing nature. Thanks for telling me about her and thanks for the comment

[@tonyb2760]

Thanks for sharing

[@BonciuToma]

thank you for your time

[@crs1flo]

Faina seria asta de video pe care le faci explicand fotografiile astea simple B&W ale unor mari fotografi. Si cand spun ca-i faina ma refer la coloana sonor, explicatia ta pe fiecare cadru in parte, tonul calm si relaxat. Totul!

[@BonciuToma]

Mersi de apreciere

[@ammmullan7129]

Wonderful vlog. Cheers.

[@BonciuToma]

Thank you

[@danbadiu6221]

Fotografiile lui Clyde Butcher sunt deosebite. Excelent explicate. Multumesc, si sper sa continui seria.

[@BonciuToma]

Mersi. In fiecare luni va fi aceasta serie. Apoi marti, joi si sambata sunt alte serii :)

[@danbadiu6221]

le urmaresc si le apreciez pe fiecare. Multumesc pentru ca faci asta :)

[@PaoloLunardon]

u're vids are masterpieces...

[@BonciuToma]

Thank you