89. One Man’s Pursuit of What He is Born to Do Leads to a Life in Photography

Chicago-based; Ireland-born photographer Barry Butler shares a tale of passion, patience, and photography to live Ola Kala!

Barry Butler

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Επιτυχία — Epitychia (Success)

In Today’s Episode:

Chicago-based; Ireland-born photographer Barry Butler is on Kefi L!fe to share his exciting work in photography. His newly curated exhibit: Flow - Water Brings Life to Chicago is now open.

You will be interested in Barry’s approach to capturing a memory on film. 

Discover the beauty of Chicago's and Ireland's landscapes...and why would someone love Donegal?

What has photography taught Barry: be patient and feed your spirit with the work you do. 

Barry finds Kefi in his work and it shows…with landscapes and everything Chicago and Ireland, the place of his birth.

Autumn Afternoon

One of Barry's favorite lightning images

BeanHenge

Autumn Awakening

View Barry Butler’s Flow - Water Brings Life to Chicago Exhibit at the Navy Pier in Chicago through the end of 2023.

CHICAGO — Navy Pier is honored to open a new exhibit, “Flow - Water Brings Life to Chicago,” starting at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17. Barry Butler’s 22-image exhibit is a celebration of many of the picturesque views of Lake Michigan, the Chicago River and Buckingham Fountain throughout the city. The gorgeous collection, showcasing all seasons, reveals enchanting water attractions around Chicago from both the sky and the ground.

“Barry Butler’s ability to see the extraordinary in everyday locations, combined with an unflinching talent for capturing the right moment with lightning-strike precision, has led him to be called ‘Chicago’s picture poet,’ and we’re thrilled to showcase his extraordinary photography here at Navy Pier,” said Navy Pier President and CEO, Marilynn Gardner. “It’s exciting to see the city you love through the eyes of an artist who shares that same passion for Chicago.”

Guests can find the new exhibit between partners Kilwin’s Chicago at Navy Pier and Making History Chicago (garage doors 5 and 6). Each image featured in the exhibit also includes a unique QR code through which visitors can watch a video with more information about the photo. The exhibit will run through December 31, 2023.

“I am thrilled to bring my photography to Navy Pier. I’ve captured images from around the world; but photographing Chicago is truly a passion project,” said photographer Barry Butler. “Whether you live in Chicago or are a tourist to the Windy City, you will find that water brings life to Chicago. I am so grateful to capture these treasured moments for a lifetime.”

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Resources:

• BarryButlerPhotography.com

Credits:

Music: Spiro Dussias

Vocals: Zabrina Hay

Graphic Designer: Susan Jackson O’Leary

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