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.
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
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
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
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
‘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.
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
Awesome, was watching a pair of Marsh harriers only yesterday! (Just one in view in this clip)
May 16, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Awesome, was watching a pair of Marsh harriers only yesterday! (Just one in view in this clip)
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
A magical few hours @rspb.bsky.social Bempton Cliffs reserve. Lucky to have this so close to home. All seabirds ticked off, plus bottle nose dolphins 🐬😅
#rspb #conservation #bemptoncliffs
#rspb #conservation #bemptoncliffs
May 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
A magical few hours @rspb.bsky.social Bempton Cliffs reserve. Lucky to have this so close to home. All seabirds ticked off, plus bottle nose dolphins 🐬😅
#rspb #conservation #bemptoncliffs
#rspb #conservation #bemptoncliffs
Happy Earth Day 🌍
A collection of photographs from the Landscape Archive. Back when I indulged in the more traditional side of the craft. More on the website.
#earthday #landscapephotography #nature
A collection of photographs from the Landscape Archive. Back when I indulged in the more traditional side of the craft. More on the website.
#earthday #landscapephotography #nature
April 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Happy Earth Day 🌍
A collection of photographs from the Landscape Archive. Back when I indulged in the more traditional side of the craft. More on the website.
#earthday #landscapephotography #nature
A collection of photographs from the Landscape Archive. Back when I indulged in the more traditional side of the craft. More on the website.
#earthday #landscapephotography #nature
Unst, Shetland Isles, 2018.
From the Landscape Archive. More on the website at www.karlholtby.com
#unst #shetlandisles #landscapephotography #seascape
From the Landscape Archive. More on the website at www.karlholtby.com
#unst #shetlandisles #landscapephotography #seascape
March 25, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Unst, Shetland Isles, 2018.
From the Landscape Archive. More on the website at www.karlholtby.com
#unst #shetlandisles #landscapephotography #seascape
From the Landscape Archive. More on the website at www.karlholtby.com
#unst #shetlandisles #landscapephotography #seascape
Black + White Fine Art Print Masterclass.
4 x 1-2-1 Zoom sessions at agreed dates, plus online support.
Suitable for photographers of any level from beginner to professional wanting to achieve the highest quality, archival black + white prints.
🔗 ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/bandwfineart...
4 x 1-2-1 Zoom sessions at agreed dates, plus online support.
Suitable for photographers of any level from beginner to professional wanting to achieve the highest quality, archival black + white prints.
🔗 ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/bandwfineart...
March 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Black + White Fine Art Print Masterclass.
4 x 1-2-1 Zoom sessions at agreed dates, plus online support.
Suitable for photographers of any level from beginner to professional wanting to achieve the highest quality, archival black + white prints.
🔗 ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/bandwfineart...
4 x 1-2-1 Zoom sessions at agreed dates, plus online support.
Suitable for photographers of any level from beginner to professional wanting to achieve the highest quality, archival black + white prints.
🔗 ⬇️
www.karlholtby.com/bandwfineart...
Chi-suji [Bloodlines]
#blackandwhitephotography #japan #fujisan #mountfuji #landscapephotography #nature #karlholtby
#blackandwhitephotography #japan #fujisan #mountfuji #landscapephotography #nature #karlholtby
March 16, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Chi-suji [Bloodlines]
#blackandwhitephotography #japan #fujisan #mountfuji #landscapephotography #nature #karlholtby
#blackandwhitephotography #japan #fujisan #mountfuji #landscapephotography #nature #karlholtby
Arashiyama’ - Pigment print on Japanese Washi paper.
The print is the living presence of any photograph. Printed on Japanese Awagami Washi paper (Premio Unryu), which has a wonderful tactile texture and warm tone.
Link in comments…
#japan #blackandwhitephotography
The print is the living presence of any photograph. Printed on Japanese Awagami Washi paper (Premio Unryu), which has a wonderful tactile texture and warm tone.
Link in comments…
#japan #blackandwhitephotography
February 19, 2025 at 10:33 AM
Arashiyama’ - Pigment print on Japanese Washi paper.
The print is the living presence of any photograph. Printed on Japanese Awagami Washi paper (Premio Unryu), which has a wonderful tactile texture and warm tone.
Link in comments…
#japan #blackandwhitephotography
The print is the living presence of any photograph. Printed on Japanese Awagami Washi paper (Premio Unryu), which has a wonderful tactile texture and warm tone.
Link in comments…
#japan #blackandwhitephotography
Join me on 26th of October in the majestic Cairngorms National Park, where I made my series ‘Beyond the Cairn’. For all the details hit the link below 🔗
www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #photographyworkshop #cairngormsnationalpark
www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #photographyworkshop #cairngormsnationalpark
February 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Join me on 26th of October in the majestic Cairngorms National Park, where I made my series ‘Beyond the Cairn’. For all the details hit the link below 🔗
www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #photographyworkshop #cairngormsnationalpark
www.karlholtby.com/beyondthecai...
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #photographyworkshop #cairngormsnationalpark
From ‘Beyond the Cairn’
2021-present.
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #cairngorms
2021-present.
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #cairngorms
February 11, 2025 at 8:58 AM
From ‘Beyond the Cairn’
2021-present.
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #cairngorms
2021-present.
#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryphotography #nature #cairngorms
From the series ‘Winter Solitude’
More on the website.
#solitude #woodland #landscapephotography #winter #contemporaryphotography #mindfulphotography
More on the website.
#solitude #woodland #landscapephotography #winter #contemporaryphotography #mindfulphotography
February 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
From the series ‘Winter Solitude’
More on the website.
#solitude #woodland #landscapephotography #winter #contemporaryphotography #mindfulphotography
More on the website.
#solitude #woodland #landscapephotography #winter #contemporaryphotography #mindfulphotography
From the series ‘North Sea’
2021 - present.
#northsea #seascape #landscapephotography #kodakportra400 #analoguephotography #mediumformatfilm #yorkshirecoast #contemporaryphotography
2021 - present.
#northsea #seascape #landscapephotography #kodakportra400 #analoguephotography #mediumformatfilm #yorkshirecoast #contemporaryphotography
February 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
From the series ‘North Sea’
2021 - present.
#northsea #seascape #landscapephotography #kodakportra400 #analoguephotography #mediumformatfilm #yorkshirecoast #contemporaryphotography
2021 - present.
#northsea #seascape #landscapephotography #kodakportra400 #analoguephotography #mediumformatfilm #yorkshirecoast #contemporaryphotography