Steve Batch

May Love come,
and dance within your bones.

October sunrise, Kinderdijk. Netherlands, 2019.

High level clouds #flowing across Colpoy's Bay, Ontario at sunrise while the mid level clouds are stationary. For the #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Flowing.

Part of my #LongExposureProject.

#BrucePeninsula #BruceCounty #EastCoastKin #photography #longexposure #clouds #sunrise #TenMinutesFromHome

A figure in a long black coat walks through the snow against the backdrop of an abstract mural.

A decade ago...

a low flow waterfall cascades down the rock face into a deep rocky basin, several locals can be seen bathing in the refreshing waters

'a Cool Dip in Langkawi Falls' (2022) -- Northern Shore, Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia

#BlueSkyArtShow #Flowing ✨ #ClassicMono ✨ #MountainMonday ✨ #RockinTuesday ✨

#Photography #Landscape
#Monochrome #ECK
#EastCoastKin #JayceeCrawford

A color photo of a Blonde Afghan Hound jumping over a wooden bar that's used as a prop in this pet portrait. This breed of dog is known for it's flowing, elegant coat. The dog's name is Gandhi, who lives in Belgium. The capture was taken by expert animal photographer, Paul Croes, of Germany in Nov. 2025.

Not to be outshined by cats, I give you, "Gandhi."

Happy #CanineDay!

🐾

#BlueskyArtShow
#Flowing
#AfghanHounds
#Sighthounds
#Canines #AKC
#PetPortraits
#Photography

11.12.2025

Be a rock.
Let everything else go around you.
#flowing
#blueskyartshow
#eastcoastkin
#blackandwhite
#photography
#longexposure

This is a poem about the B word. About the Hostile Environment. About those bl**dy flags.

It's taken from Whatever You Do, Just Don't, my second full collection. Drop me a DM if you'd like a signed copy...

Breath the Alps… captured at the Mt Pelvoux, France

A high contrast black and white close-up of water being poured into the narrow neck of a glass bottle against a dark background. The stream forms a smooth ribbon as it hits the rim, with tiny bubbles and droplets visible inside the bottle, highlighted by bright reflections.

Stay Hydrated!

#BlueSkyArtShow #Flowing
#ClassicMono
#PhotographersOfBlueSky
#EastCoastKin

Skógafoss in the snow.

First photo from last weeks winter trip to Iceland.
Just one week. We were blessed with mostly good weather, however almost no Aurora. Skógafoss in the snow.

#Iceland #Skógafoss #Foss #Waterfall
#Landscape #Landscapes
#Landscapephotography
#Nikon #Photography

the right side of Burney Falls with the sun & mist creating a rainbow across the base of the falls

Burney Falls is #Flowing for the #BlueSkyArtShow

#waterfalls #creeks #rainbow

A young woman leans back to take in the sun, smoking a cigarette next to a café table with her cup of coffee. In the background, the harbour.

Coffee break! ☕️

Frits Lemaire
Coffee, sun & a cigarette, Damrak Amsterdam, 1950s

Moody textures at Hobuck Beach, Washington. The Pacific Northwest never disappoints with its dramatic coastline. #hobuckbeach #washington #pnw #coastline #rockformations #landscapephotography

Sunlight highlights the flowing water of a trailside stream somewhere in New Hampshire. The woods are heavily shadowed except for glimpses of sunlight on the water and rocks lining the waterway. Trunks of trees are dark in the background and sides of the stream. Monochrome image. Quote is from "The Sound of Music" which just wouldn't leave my head when looking at the image.

"to laugh like a brook as it trips and falls over stones on its way..."

Sunlight catches the #flowing mountain stream.
Bonus points for identifying the quote...

#BlueSkyArtShow
#EastCoastKin
#ClassicMono
#LightandShadow
#Sunlight
#Forest

Our photograph is taken from a very low angle, as if the viewer is standing at the base of two tall trees and looking straight up toward the sky. The trees dominate the frame, rising powerfully upward. In the foreground, one thick tree trunk stands slightly to the right. Its bark is rough and textured, coloured in shades of grey and warm brown. The trunk has been cut near the top, leaving a blunt, flat end where branches once grew. Wrapped tightly around this trunk are twisting vines, thin, rope-like tendrils that coil and spiral in every direction. Some cling closely to the bark, while others loop outward in loose curves, creating a tangled, web-like pattern across the surface. To the left stands a second tree trunk, slightly farther back. It too has been cut near the top, leaving two short, upward-pointing stubs that resemble raised arms or a forked shape. This trunk is also heavily entwined with vines, though it is partly in shadow, making it appear darker and more dramatic. The vines themselves are dry and woody, with small offshoots branching in many directions. They create a sense of movement, like frozen streams of twisting lines climbing toward the sky. Behind the trees, the sky is a deep, rich blue with faint wisps of cloud. In the lower background, softer and more out of focus, other leafless trees can be seen, their thin branches forming delicate patterns against the sky. The lighting is strong and directional, from bright sunlight. It casts highlights on the bark and vines, emphasizing their rough textures, while shadows deepen the grooves and crevices. The overall feeling is dramatic and slightly wild, nature reclaiming the trees with a network of climbing vines, all set against a clear, open sky. Finally, our picture is finished with a simple white border frame.

Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Lets walk amongst our giant woodland sentinels. Have a proud day friends ☺️ #Ireland #ColorADay #BlueTue #EastCoastKin #ThickTrunkTuesday #Photography
#PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Trees
#Woodland #NaturePhotography #Textures #Towering #Sky #Clouds #Shadow

A Dark-edged Bee-fly sat on a leaf, basking in sunshine - library photo by @kitenet.bsky.social

Bee-flies are go! A 1st #BeeFlyWatch record for 2026 is in, from east Surrey on 26 Feb. Look out for more during warm & sunny spells over coming weeks, & please send in sightings, via iRecord if possible. Full details on the @dipteristsforum.bsky.social website: dipterists.org.uk/bee-fly-watch

From my archives for #SCAPE day.

I got to travel to Iceland for the first time in 2021 right after vaccinations were available. The national parks were very empty. This is a fall morning in #Thingevellir National Park. #UNESCO world Heritage site.

#Photography #OMSystem #EastCoastKin #Iceland

Good Morning. Here is my shot the Oxararfoss Waterfall in Pingvellir National Park in #Iceland for the art challenge of

🌟 #BlueSkyArtShow #flowing

#Photography #ClassicMono #EastCoastKin #OMSystem

Hi BlueSkyers!

Today the #BlueSkyArtShow has the theme of #flowing

Here is my photo of some waterfalls in the Faroe Islands. There are literally thousands & and not all are named. Its rains there 250 days out of the year!

#Waterfall #Photography #EastCoastKin #FaroeIslands #OMSystem

A live view iPhone photo edited to create a long exposre of the water from the River Dene flowing over the weit to join the waters of the River Avon. The long exposure not only results in the water flowing over the weir changing to a milky white colou, it also gives the surface of the Avon a silky smooth appearance.

The River Dene #Flowing over the weir to join the River Avon in the Grounds of CharleCote Hall a #NationalTrust property in #Warwickshire for #BlueSkyArtShow observed duringa morning bimble around the grounds this morning Saturday 7th of March 2026.

A long exposure image of a waterfall and stream with large boulder size rocks that the milky water flows around. At the waterfall one large triangular rock sticks out and split the water on either side as it comes down

For #BlueSkyArtShow #Flowing Bash Bish Falls in Berkshires
#berkshires #waterfalls #longexposure #bashbishfalls

In the foreground is the sun-dappled turquoise water of a small lake. There are narrow waterfalls cascading over a ridge, into the lake. In between the plumes of water, long green plants hang gracefully from the top of the ridge. To the left of the waterfalls, a small tree is growing close to the lake and the leaves take on a yellow hue in the bright sunshine. Trees in various shades of green and yellow are growing behind the ridge. The sunlight is reflecting off the lake, the plants on the edge of the lake, and the waterfalls as they flow down.

One of the many waterfalls in the Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia.
#BlueSkyArtShow #flowing #Photography #EastCoastKin

Spring Cascades - Bridal Veil Falls Provincal Park, British Columbia 🇨🇦

#waterfall #waterfallphotography #blueskyartshow #nature #water #winter #hike #sharecangeo #outdoors #explorebc #photography #landscapephotography #natgeoyourshot #bc #mountains #backroads #explorecanada #britishcolumbia #canada

Northern lights #flowing across the sky for the #BlueSkyArtShow.

#EastCoastKin #photography #PhotographersOfBluesky #BlueskyPhotography #TenMinutesFromHome

Firefall, Yosemite 2/2025
Horsetail Falls, illuminated by the setting sun for a couple of weeks each February….

#flowing #blueskyartshow #nikon #yosemite #landscape #landscapephotography

Spring ice melt #flowing from Mt. Rainier, taken 6/4/22 #BlueSkyArtShow #photography

Noticed this slightly green two petal skeletal Hydrangea flower remains during a morning bimble around Charlecote Park and House this morning.

The skeletal remains of a Hydrnangea flower
#Macro #MacroPhotography #ColorADay #GreenSat

Thanks Audrey 😀, how could I forget the spoders web - Doh!

This is a black-and-white photograph of a quiet riverside scene, calm and reflective in mood. In the lower foreground there is a grassy bank that slopes gently down toward the water. The grass looks short and slightly rough, with a narrow concrete or stone platform extending out at the water’s edge. Sitting on this platform is a lone fisherman. He appears bundled in a thick jacket and a hat, suggesting cool weather. He sits on a small folding chair, leaning slightly forward in a relaxed, patient posture as he watches his fishing line. His fishing rod extends outward over the water. Beside him are a few pieces of fishing gear, a bag, a small box, and possibly a landing net resting near the edge of the platform. The river in front of him is very still, creating clear reflections. The water mirrors the fisherman, the trees, and the sky, giving the scene a symmetrical, glass-like quality. Across the water stand two tall, leafless trees with delicate, branching silhouettes. Their thin branches spread upward and outward like lace against the sky. Because the trees have no leaves, the intricate network of twigs and branches is clearly visible. Their reflections stretch downward into the water. Beyond the trees is a quiet suburban background. Low houses and buildings sit scattered along the far bank, with fences, telephone poles, and wires running across the scene. Everything feels distant and subdued, softened by the monochrome tones. The overall atmosphere is peaceful and contemplative. The lone fisherman, the bare trees, and the calm reflective water create a sense of stillness, like a quiet moment of solitude beside the river. Finally our picture is finished with a simple, white border frame.

Morning #BlueSky ☕️ Our fisherman watches the flow of the river as well as time. Have a reflective day my friends ☺️ #BlueSkyArtShow #flowing
#Photography #EastCoastKin #ClassicMono #Reflections #River #PhotographyOfBlueSky #Nature
#PhotographersOfBlueSky #Fishing
#NaturePhotography #Ireland #Time