Well-known black-and-white landscape photographer Clyde Butcher broke his hip in a fall Tuesday night and underwent emergency partial hip replacement surgery Wednesday.

Often called "the Ansel Adams of Florida, Butcher is currently beginning recovery from his surgery at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Venice.

Well-wishers can leave Butcher a message at a “Get Well Soon” station at the Clyde Butcher Photography Art Gallery, 237 Warfield Ave., Venice, or mail a note to the gallery address.

A planned open house there Sunday will continue as planned.

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