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Renowned Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher, 83, protests the construction of a detention center near Big Cypress National Preserve, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz."

Butcher criticizes the lack of public input and environmental review for the center, highlighting the area's natural beauty and contrasting it with politicians' portrayal of it as a dangerous wasteland.

Having transitioned to black-and-white photography after a personal tragedy, Butcher's work aims to showcase the Everglades' unique ecosystem and encourage people to experience its wonders.

Clyde Butcher leaned forward in a chair under the bright lights of his photo gallery along the Tamiami Trail in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Like a history exhibit come to life, Butcher wrangled his liver-spotted ha

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