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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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Photographer #ButroBoudoir - Boudoir #ButroModel - Fashion #ButroTravel - Landscapes & Urban #ButroStars - Astrophotography #ButroTune - Favorite Tunes Retired USAF meteorologist Former Earth Science teacher Charleston, SC 📍 Learning 🇵🇹

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · Aug 9

Update 9 August 2025

I'm not here for politics. I am here because there is a great community of photographers and models who support each other.

My camera has A.D.D. One minute it's boudoir. Another time astrophotography. Maybe landscapes/travel. Only my camera knows.

Nikon D750 & Z6ii

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 6h

1 in 600 images? That is a horrible ratio. Makes me happy I slept in.
😂🤣😅

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 12h

Good job, Bill. 👏👏👏☄️

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 12h

"When the Stars Give You Lemmons"

20 Oct 2025
Wadmalaw Island, SC 📍

#CometLemmon #charleston #charlestonSC
#Astrophotography #nikon #ButroStars #comet #nightphotography #astronomy #longexposure #nightsky

This is a stunning astrophotography image capturing a bright comet streaking across a star-filled night sky. The comet’s luminous greenish-blue nucleus and long, faintly glowing tail cut diagonally through the upper portion of the frame, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark sky sprinkled with stars.

Below the celestial display, a silhouetted treeline stretches across the horizon, with faint green illumination on the trees adding depth and grounding the scene.

On the left side of the image, technical details are elegantly displayed.

Overall, the photo beautifully balances technical mastery and artistic vision — showcasing both the grandeur of the cosmos and the calm stillness of the Earth below.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 14h

*models

(And how about an EDIT feature in BlueSky?)

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 15h

I agree it should be easier to find local midels and photographers.
I'm down in Charleston if you ever come this way.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 15h

Dayummm! 😍🔥🔥🔥

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you David. I'll be sure to share her Christmas photo session in December.

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 16h

"Bold. Beautiful. Unstoppable."

First time working with Chelsea.

2023
Charleston, SC 📍

#OutdoorFashionShoot #OutdoorShoot #FashionPhotography #FashionEditorial #OutdoorPhotography #Model #FashionModel #ButroModel
#CharlestonSC #CharlestonLowcountry #LowcountryLife #RavenelBridge

This image captures a striking, cinematic outdoor portrait of a woman standing confidently on a grassy field with the iconic Ravenel Bridge in Charleston, South Carolina, in the background. She’s wearing a flowing royal blue gown with a deep neckline and dramatic split, the fabric trailing behind her like liquid silk. Her pose—arms outstretched and head turned slightly—radiates empowerment and elegance, while the sunlight flares warmly behind her, giving the photo a golden, ethereal glow. The vivid blue contrasts beautifully against the soft sky and the green landscape, creating a dynamic and powerful visual composition.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

It becomes an addiction.

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Beautiful colors. 🍁

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

But the details. The insect, the wings spread and mouth open. All reasons that make this great.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Nikon Z6ii
Nikkor 70-200mm
2x extender

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

I overheard this being said:

"If we didn't go to the Moon until the 1960s, how did we have maps of the world before that? I mean, those maps look exactly like the photos from space! Something doesn't sound right."

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

I am presently by the river photographing the comet.

Four-wheeler filled with men drinking beers and listening to country music pulls up near me.

<< see comment >>

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Great photo! 👏👏👏

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you for the reposts. 🙏 @garythedoorman.bsky.social
@arrosto.bsky.social
@1n8f6f5c.bsky.social

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Actually, I knew about the tattoos long before this session. I'm simply more open minded about models who have them. But you are entitled to your opinion.

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you, Kyle. 😊👍

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

It's day 20 of my furlough, but I plan to go out tonight and photograph the comet by the river. Some quiet time alone.

youtu.be/1PXkCAiV0Ww?...

#ButroTune

Halestorm - Apocalyptic [Official Video]

YouTube video by Halestorm

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 1d

"Golden Hour and Hot Desire"

Model: Mandy
Pinopolis, SC 📍

#lakelife #lakevibes #sunset #lake #nikon #OutdoorFashionShoot #OutdoorShoot #portrait #FashionPhotography #FashionEditorial #offcameraflash #OutdoorPhotography #Model #FashionModel #OutdoorFashion #blonde #ButroModel

This image captures a woman lying gracefully on a wooden dock at sunset beside a calm lake. She’s wearing a fitted white dress that contrasts beautifully with the warm golden tones of the sunset sky. Her relaxed pose and radiant smile convey confidence, joy, and serenity. The soft light highlights her skin while the tranquil water and pastel sky create a dreamy, romantic atmosphere. The overall composition feels elegant, balanced, and full of summer warmth.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 2d

Gorgeous!

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 2d

Leftover lasagna for breakfast? Don't mind if I do. 😋
Better than cold pizza, and I will fight you if you disagree.

Meanwhile, I need something angry to listen to.

youtu.be/xQ04WbgI9rg?...

#ButroTune

Foo Fighters - All My Life (Official HD Video)

YouTube video by foofightersVEVO

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 2d

"Portuguese Vibes"

Largo de Pena Ventosa
2025
Porto, Portugal 📍

#portugal #porto #dourovalley #visitportugal #travel #oporto #longexposure #nightphotography #portoportugal #visitporto #portuguese #winelovers #vinho #ButroTravel #streetphotography #urbanphotography

This photo captures a charming narrow alleyway in Porto, Portugal — a quintessential example of the city’s old-world beauty. The stone-paved street is lined with colorful, timeworn buildings painted in warm hues of pink and beige, their textures revealing the passage of time.

Potted plants and greenery line both sides of the path, giving the scene a cozy, lived-in feel. A Portuguese flag hangs proudly from one of the upper windows, adding a burst of red and green that stands out vividly against the pastel walls. Small balconies and wrought-iron details accent the facades, while soft natural light filters down the alley, highlighting the textures of the stone and stucco.

The composition draws the eye toward the vanishing point at the far end of the street, evoking a sense of curiosity and quiet wanderlust — a peaceful, everyday glimpse into authentic Portuguese life in Porto’s historic quarters.

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Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 2d

Great shot! 👏👏👏

Mike Butrovich 📸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @butrovich.bsky.social · 3d

Sounds great. I can recommend a bunch of photogenic places too if you want to add to your sightseeing.