President Joe Biden has honored acclaimed filmmakers, writers and others who have made their mark on American culture, awarding the prestigious National Medals of Arts and National Humanities Medals to 39 recipients.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - For almost four decades, photographer Clyde Butcher has ventured deep into Florida's swampland with his large format camera to capture the raw beauty of the Sunshine State's landscape in black and white. "Because it's black and white, you're really seeing the image," he said. Although he first picked up a camera in childhood, Butcher didn't envision a career as an influential photographic artist. I get a vision or an idea of what I want to do and I work toward it," he said. In Florida, you have to get out of your car and go into it, whether by foot or boat or canoe.

You've probably seen photographer Clyde Butcher's dramatic photos of the Florida Everglades. He has been instrumental in raising awareness about that unique environment and is an unwavering advocate... Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.