Big Cypress Gallery

This gallery showcases the work of Clyde Butcher, an American photographer who follows in the great tradition of Ansel Adams. His large-format black-and-white images elevate the swamps to a higher level. Butcher has found a quiet spirituality in the brackish waters. You'll find many gorgeous prints, which make fine mementos of the Everglades experience (though prices aren't cheap).

Private 2-hour swamp tours ($250 for two people) or 3-hour photo swamp tours ($425 for two people) tramping through the muck are offered, but prices are high, especially considering that the national park service offers free swamp walks out of the Royal Palm Visitor Center.

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