Karl M Holtby
@karlholtby.bsky.social
Photographer, artist, writer, teacher.
Also likes riding bikes…
More here: https://www.karlholtby.com/bio
Ambassador for Benro UK and Enigma Bicycles.
Also likes riding bikes…
More here: https://www.karlholtby.com/bio
Ambassador for Benro UK and Enigma Bicycles.
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Karl M Holtby
@karlholtby.bsky.social
· Feb 8
Hello there!
Time for a change. Let’s hope this place is a breath of fresh air. Starting with a post which was last month’s cover for Black + White Photography magazine.
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #adventure
Time for a change. Let’s hope this place is a breath of fresh air. Starting with a post which was last month’s cover for Black + White Photography magazine.
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #adventure
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Nature is under threat - add your voice NOW!
The UK Gov has rejected vital chalk stream protections - a huge step backwards. Using wildlife as a scapegoat won’t fix housing delays.
💚Email your MP today and speak up for nature: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
#ActForNature #PlanningBill
The UK Gov has rejected vital chalk stream protections - a huge step backwards. Using wildlife as a scapegoat won’t fix housing delays.
💚Email your MP today and speak up for nature: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
#ActForNature #PlanningBill
November 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Nature is under threat - add your voice NOW!
The UK Gov has rejected vital chalk stream protections - a huge step backwards. Using wildlife as a scapegoat won’t fix housing delays.
💚Email your MP today and speak up for nature: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
#ActForNature #PlanningBill
The UK Gov has rejected vital chalk stream protections - a huge step backwards. Using wildlife as a scapegoat won’t fix housing delays.
💚Email your MP today and speak up for nature: action.wildlifetrusts.org/page/180301/...
#ActForNature #PlanningBill
I’ve just been for a lovely snowy walk from our home on the Yorkshire Wolds. I’ve had this shot in mind for a few years and finally got the conditions to photograph this very fine tree.
#winter #yorkshirewolds #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #karlholtby #iphoneonly
#winter #yorkshirewolds #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #karlholtby #iphoneonly
November 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I’ve just been for a lovely snowy walk from our home on the Yorkshire Wolds. I’ve had this shot in mind for a few years and finally got the conditions to photograph this very fine tree.
#winter #yorkshirewolds #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #karlholtby #iphoneonly
#winter #yorkshirewolds #landscapephotography #blackandwhitephotography #bnw #karlholtby #iphoneonly
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Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
You can't solve a crisis with the same thinking that caused it
Billionaires and corporations are driving climate breakdown. It’s time to tax their wealth and build a fairer future.
www.newstatesman.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Billionaires and corporations are causing climate breakdown.
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
It's time to tax the rich.
www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/su...
Shiretoko, Hokkaido, 2023.
As I discuss in my recent blog post (link in bio), I wanted to create a painterly feel and I’ve taken great inspiration from Hiroshage. Delicately revealing the colours hidden in the landscapes here.
#landscapephotography #hokkaido #shiretoko #nature #mountain
As I discuss in my recent blog post (link in bio), I wanted to create a painterly feel and I’ve taken great inspiration from Hiroshage. Delicately revealing the colours hidden in the landscapes here.
#landscapephotography #hokkaido #shiretoko #nature #mountain
November 2, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Shiretoko, Hokkaido, 2023.
As I discuss in my recent blog post (link in bio), I wanted to create a painterly feel and I’ve taken great inspiration from Hiroshage. Delicately revealing the colours hidden in the landscapes here.
#landscapephotography #hokkaido #shiretoko #nature #mountain
As I discuss in my recent blog post (link in bio), I wanted to create a painterly feel and I’ve taken great inspiration from Hiroshage. Delicately revealing the colours hidden in the landscapes here.
#landscapephotography #hokkaido #shiretoko #nature #mountain
October 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Many thanks to everyone who attended my first RPS talk. Next up is ‘The Art of Composition’ - Nov 5th. Link in bio for booking. Open to members and non-members alike.
Image: Wastwater, Lake District.
#landscapephotography #composition #blackandwhitephotography #contemporaryphotography #karholtby
Image: Wastwater, Lake District.
#landscapephotography #composition #blackandwhitephotography #contemporaryphotography #karholtby
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Many thanks to everyone who attended my first RPS talk. Next up is ‘The Art of Composition’ - Nov 5th. Link in bio for booking. Open to members and non-members alike.
Image: Wastwater, Lake District.
#landscapephotography #composition #blackandwhitephotography #contemporaryphotography #karholtby
Image: Wastwater, Lake District.
#landscapephotography #composition #blackandwhitephotography #contemporaryphotography #karholtby
Tree by the Sea - Ravenscar, 2023.
The resilience of this wee tree feels too much for me to put into words right now. But there is most certainly a metaphor for life here. You understand what I’m taking about I’m sure…
#ilfordfp4
#blackandwhitephotography
#filmisnotdead
#landscapephotography
The resilience of this wee tree feels too much for me to put into words right now. But there is most certainly a metaphor for life here. You understand what I’m taking about I’m sure…
#ilfordfp4
#blackandwhitephotography
#filmisnotdead
#landscapephotography
October 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Tree by the Sea - Ravenscar, 2023.
The resilience of this wee tree feels too much for me to put into words right now. But there is most certainly a metaphor for life here. You understand what I’m taking about I’m sure…
#ilfordfp4
#blackandwhitephotography
#filmisnotdead
#landscapephotography
The resilience of this wee tree feels too much for me to put into words right now. But there is most certainly a metaphor for life here. You understand what I’m taking about I’m sure…
#ilfordfp4
#blackandwhitephotography
#filmisnotdead
#landscapephotography
Not long now until my first Royal Photographic Society talk -
“A Landscape Journey”
Details and booking at link below ⬇️
#landscapephotography #royalphotographicsociety #nature #photographyworkshop #phototalk
billetto.co.uk/e/a-landscap...
“A Landscape Journey”
Details and booking at link below ⬇️
#landscapephotography #royalphotographicsociety #nature #photographyworkshop #phototalk
billetto.co.uk/e/a-landscap...
A Landscape Journey - a talk by Karl Holtby
We are very pleased to have professional photographer, Karl Holtby, presenting this talk, the first...
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October 5, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Not long now until my first Royal Photographic Society talk -
“A Landscape Journey”
Details and booking at link below ⬇️
#landscapephotography #royalphotographicsociety #nature #photographyworkshop #phototalk
billetto.co.uk/e/a-landscap...
“A Landscape Journey”
Details and booking at link below ⬇️
#landscapephotography #royalphotographicsociety #nature #photographyworkshop #phototalk
billetto.co.uk/e/a-landscap...
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Over the weekend, the National Park got its first dusting of snow of the season.
This came just in time for the autumn equinox today, marking the shift into the colder months.
Here's one of our favourite autumnal snow photos to celebrate.
What are you most excited about as the temperatures drop?
This came just in time for the autumn equinox today, marking the shift into the colder months.
Here's one of our favourite autumnal snow photos to celebrate.
What are you most excited about as the temperatures drop?
September 22, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Over the weekend, the National Park got its first dusting of snow of the season.
This came just in time for the autumn equinox today, marking the shift into the colder months.
Here's one of our favourite autumnal snow photos to celebrate.
What are you most excited about as the temperatures drop?
This came just in time for the autumn equinox today, marking the shift into the colder months.
Here's one of our favourite autumnal snow photos to celebrate.
What are you most excited about as the temperatures drop?
No joy tonight but this classic is from 10 years ago! I remember it so vividly. The earth literally stood still. It was such a profound experience.
#lunareclipse
#lunareclipse
September 7, 2025 at 8:12 PM
No joy tonight but this classic is from 10 years ago! I remember it so vividly. The earth literally stood still. It was such a profound experience.
#lunareclipse
#lunareclipse
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The North York Moors fire will be devastating to wildlife - thank you to everyone tirelessly tackling the blaze, from the fire service and volunteers to local land managers.
Our countryside is incredibly dry, please:
🔥Do not light a BBQ or stoves anywhere
🔥Take all your litter home
🔥No smoking
Our countryside is incredibly dry, please:
🔥Do not light a BBQ or stoves anywhere
🔥Take all your litter home
🔥No smoking
August 28, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The North York Moors fire will be devastating to wildlife - thank you to everyone tirelessly tackling the blaze, from the fire service and volunteers to local land managers.
Our countryside is incredibly dry, please:
🔥Do not light a BBQ or stoves anywhere
🔥Take all your litter home
🔥No smoking
Our countryside is incredibly dry, please:
🔥Do not light a BBQ or stoves anywhere
🔥Take all your litter home
🔥No smoking
From ‘Beyond the Cairn’ 2022 to present.
I also happen to be running a workshop in this magical location this coming autumn. Details here: www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography
#cairngorms
#nature
#conservation
#photographyworkshop
I also happen to be running a workshop in this magical location this coming autumn. Details here: www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography
#cairngorms
#nature
#conservation
#photographyworkshop
August 18, 2025 at 9:47 AM
From ‘Beyond the Cairn’ 2022 to present.
I also happen to be running a workshop in this magical location this coming autumn. Details here: www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography
#cairngorms
#nature
#conservation
#photographyworkshop
I also happen to be running a workshop in this magical location this coming autumn. Details here: www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography
#landscapephotography
#cairngorms
#nature
#conservation
#photographyworkshop
Pretty thrilled to share that my new monograph ‘Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst’ is now available on the website in eBook format.
Link in comments 🔗
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #nature #landscapephotography
Link in comments 🔗
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #nature #landscapephotography
July 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Pretty thrilled to share that my new monograph ‘Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst’ is now available on the website in eBook format.
Link in comments 🔗
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #nature #landscapephotography
Link in comments 🔗
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #nature #landscapephotography
Reposted by Karl M Holtby
This week's shaping up to be a scorcher for many across the UK. ☀️
Here are four ways to help your garden visitors stay cool this summer. 👇
Here are four ways to help your garden visitors stay cool this summer. 👇
June 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This week's shaping up to be a scorcher for many across the UK. ☀️
Here are four ways to help your garden visitors stay cool this summer. 👇
Here are four ways to help your garden visitors stay cool this summer. 👇
Reposted by Karl M Holtby
Lots you can do in your garden to save water as well as help wildlife, more on our website 💚 #WildlifeGardening
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yorkshire residents urged to save water to help wildlife during dry weather
People are asked to collect water from their showers and not to cut their grass as regularly.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 17, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Lots you can do in your garden to save water as well as help wildlife, more on our website 💚 #WildlifeGardening
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
‘Forest Visions’ eBook
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #natureheals
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #natureheals
June 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
‘Forest Visions’ eBook
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #natureheals
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #natureheals
Unst, Shetland Isles, 2019.
An image from my upcoming monograph “Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst”
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography
An image from my upcoming monograph “Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst”
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography
June 12, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Unst, Shetland Isles, 2019.
An image from my upcoming monograph “Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst”
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography
An image from my upcoming monograph “Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst”
#unst #shetland #blackandwhitephotography #seascape #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography
"The Forest Visions eBook is a fantastic example of Karl's work and the accompanying text portrays his emotions and feelings effortlessly. PS, it looks absolutely mint on my Mac. Can't wait for the next installment!" Tim Roberts.
‘Forest Visions’ available at link in comments.
‘Forest Visions’ available at link in comments.
June 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
"The Forest Visions eBook is a fantastic example of Karl's work and the accompanying text portrays his emotions and feelings effortlessly. PS, it looks absolutely mint on my Mac. Can't wait for the next installment!" Tim Roberts.
‘Forest Visions’ available at link in comments.
‘Forest Visions’ available at link in comments.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback on my new eBook ‘Forest Visions’, and of course to anyone who has purchased. I am truly grateful.
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
Forest Visions eBook | karl-holtby
Forest Visions is a deeply emotive project which I began in 2014. In 2015 the series was shortlisted for Black + White Photographer of the Year in Black + White Photography Magazine. This project conv...
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June 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Thank you so much for the positive feedback on my new eBook ‘Forest Visions’, and of course to anyone who has purchased. I am truly grateful.
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
Long overdue, my first eBook ‘Forest Visions’ is now available at the link below ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
June 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Long overdue, my first eBook ‘Forest Visions’ is now available at the link below ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
www.karlholtby.com/product-page...
Currently cleaning up a rather lovely Leitz Elmar 50mm lens from 1930ish.
And ION I’m going to be delivering a series of lectures for the Royal Photographic Society. To find out more, please do subscribe at the link below :)
www.karlholtby.com
And ION I’m going to be delivering a series of lectures for the Royal Photographic Society. To find out more, please do subscribe at the link below :)
www.karlholtby.com
May 27, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Currently cleaning up a rather lovely Leitz Elmar 50mm lens from 1930ish.
And ION I’m going to be delivering a series of lectures for the Royal Photographic Society. To find out more, please do subscribe at the link below :)
www.karlholtby.com
And ION I’m going to be delivering a series of lectures for the Royal Photographic Society. To find out more, please do subscribe at the link below :)
www.karlholtby.com
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The new Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens vital protections for our natural habitats. Despite promises, the government is pushing legislation that could devastate ecosystems. Read more & take action:
www.ywt.org.uk/news/planning-bill-breaks-labours-nature-promises-say-wildlife-trusts-and-rspb
www.ywt.org.uk/news/planning-bill-breaks-labours-nature-promises-say-wildlife-trusts-and-rspb
Planning Bill breaks Labour’s nature promises, say The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
New evidence shows nature does not block growth New poll: Voters say Labour’s failing nature Pull part 3 of the Bill: nature recovery pretence is ‘licence to destroy’
www.ywt.org.uk
May 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The new Planning & Infrastructure Bill threatens vital protections for our natural habitats. Despite promises, the government is pushing legislation that could devastate ecosystems. Read more & take action:
www.ywt.org.uk/news/planning-bill-breaks-labours-nature-promises-say-wildlife-trusts-and-rspb
www.ywt.org.uk/news/planning-bill-breaks-labours-nature-promises-say-wildlife-trusts-and-rspb
Reposted by Karl M Holtby
As part of @wclnews.bsky.social, we’re warning MPs about the loss of nature already being seen in their area 📢
The #PlanningBill as it stands is an application to demolish wildlife even further 🚨
We cannot accept this - it simply must be amended.
Take action today 👇
rspb.org.uk/planning
The #PlanningBill as it stands is an application to demolish wildlife even further 🚨
We cannot accept this - it simply must be amended.
Take action today 👇
rspb.org.uk/planning
May 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
As part of @wclnews.bsky.social, we’re warning MPs about the loss of nature already being seen in their area 📢
The #PlanningBill as it stands is an application to demolish wildlife even further 🚨
We cannot accept this - it simply must be amended.
Take action today 👇
rspb.org.uk/planning
The #PlanningBill as it stands is an application to demolish wildlife even further 🚨
We cannot accept this - it simply must be amended.
Take action today 👇
rspb.org.uk/planning
Reposted by Karl M Holtby
Don't miss the brilliant Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory this year. Tickets on sale now ➡️ shop.spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/shop/categor...
Enjoy bird walks, talks from experts, a great community atmosphere and of course brilliant food! #Ornithology
Enjoy bird walks, talks from experts, a great community atmosphere and of course brilliant food! #Ornithology
From guided walks to ringing demos, expert talks to tea & cake – MigFest 2025 (12–14 Sept) is a weekend for all who love migration.
📍 Spurn
🎫 Tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
ℹ️ Info: bit.ly/4knkbVl
With @_BTO, @SpurnBirdObs & @SwarovskiOptik
📍 Spurn
🎫 Tickets: bit.ly/3T5Q9Ks
ℹ️ Info: bit.ly/4knkbVl
With @_BTO, @SpurnBirdObs & @SwarovskiOptik
May 16, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Don't miss the brilliant Migfest at Spurn Bird Observatory this year. Tickets on sale now ➡️ shop.spurnbirdobservatory.co.uk/shop/categor...
Enjoy bird walks, talks from experts, a great community atmosphere and of course brilliant food! #Ornithology
Enjoy bird walks, talks from experts, a great community atmosphere and of course brilliant food! #Ornithology
Less screen, more green…
A moment of calm from Lake Saiko 🇯🇵
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
#fujisan #mountfuji
A moment of calm from Lake Saiko 🇯🇵
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
#fujisan #mountfuji
May 15, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Less screen, more green…
A moment of calm from Lake Saiko 🇯🇵
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
#fujisan #mountfuji
A moment of calm from Lake Saiko 🇯🇵
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
#fujisan #mountfuji