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Karl M Holtby

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Photographer, artist, writer, teacher. 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

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · 4d

Working from the Beach Hut cafe today for a nice change!
☕️ 🌊 🍰
#bridlington #seaside #photography

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · 5d

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

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · 16d

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

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · 27d

Not long now until my first Royal Photographic Society talk -
“A Landscape Journey”
Details and booking at link below ⬇️
#landscapephotography #royalphotographicsociety #nature #photographyworkshop #phototalk

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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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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Oct 2

God forbid we hinder economic growth… how short sighted and narrow minded. It’s easy to give up hope :(

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Cairngorms National Park @cairngormsnews.bsky.social · Sep 22

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?

A scenic photo of clouds under snow capped hills 📷 Mark Hamblin

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Sep 7

The corvids are gathering!

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Sep 7

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

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Aug 31

Oh a Type 45 Destroyer. We designed the air-con for that (in my former life)…

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust @yorkswildlife.bsky.social · Aug 28

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

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Aug 18

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

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jul 24

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RPS Talks + Update

I'm delighted to share that I will be presenting a series of talk for the Royal Photographic Society. This is a huge honour and I'm looking forward to sharing my passion for the natural world, creativ...

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jul 3

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Where the North Winds Blow: The Wild Purity of Unst | karl-holtby

This new and expansive monograph documents four weeks that I spent on the truly magical island of Unst, the most northerly of the Shetland Isles over the course of two trips in 2018 and 2019. This hig...

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 30

Some good news for a change!

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Jun 17

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. 👇

A colourful graphic titled 'Help wildlife beat the heat' with illustrations and tips on creating natural habitats. Tips include letting grass grow long to provide cool refuge for insects, planting shrubs for shade, setting up shallow water stations for hydration, and creating muddy puddles to help nesting birds, amphibians and reptiles. The scene depicted shows a garden for wildlife, with long grass, pools of water, trailing plants and a muddy puddle set against a fence. The sun is pictured in the top right in orange hues.

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Yorkshire Wildlife Trust @yorkswildlife.bsky.social · Jun 17

Lots you can do in your garden to save water as well as help wildlife, more on our website 💚 #WildlifeGardening
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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.

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 12

‘Forest Visions’ eBook

#blackandwhitephotography #landscapephotography #contemporaryart #contemporaryphotography #natureheals

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 12

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

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 11

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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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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 11

"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.

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 8

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.

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Forest Visions eBook | karl-holtby

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · Jun 4

Long overdue, my first eBook ‘Forest Visions’ is now available at the link below ⬇️

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Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · May 27

To subscribe, go to ‘contact’ page as BlueSky didn’t want to direct link 🤦🏻‍♂️

Karl M Holtby @karlholtby.bsky.social · May 27

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 :)

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