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Posted on 17 November, 202518 November, 2025

3-Way Battle 2025

2025 Overall winning image “Fairy Light” by Sean Corlett (IOMPS)

Friday’s 3-Way Battle ran smoothly, thanks to everyone who organised and helped on the night in so many different ways. 

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Posted on 6 November, 20259 November, 2025

Autumn & Winter Photography

An image from Colin Russell's "Autumn and Winter Landscape Photography on the Isle of Man" presentation to Southern Photographic Society members
An image from Colin Russell’s “Autumn and Winter Landscape Photography on the Isle of Man” presentation to Southern Photographic Society members

One of our aims is to encourage and promote the appreciation and understanding of photography, and October’s club night definitely did that.  

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Posted on 10 October, 202510 October, 2025

Framed Results

Framed print winner: "Liverpool Sky Building Frame" by Seamus Whelan
Framed print winner: “Liverpool Sky Building Frame” by Seamus Whelan

Mike Radcliffe was our judge for the first set competition, themed “Frame” or “Framed”.  

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Posted on 8 October, 20259 October, 2025

The Magic of Africa

At this month’s club night, we enjoyed a return visit from Graham Harvey with photographs and tales from South Africa.

Lions at the reserve – photo by Graham Harvey
Lions at the reserve – photo by Graham Harvey
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Posted on 19 September, 202519 September, 2025

Our Summer 2025

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“What I Did This Summer”

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Posted on 18 September, 202519 September, 2025

Showcase 2024-25

A selection of Southern Photographic Society members’ images from 2024 and 2025.

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Posted on 15 September, 202515 September, 2025

First Night 2025

Mike Goldie Trophy 2025 winner: "Port St Mary Crossing" by Seamus Whelan
Mike Goldie Trophy 2025 winner: “Port St Mary Crossing” by Seamus Whelan

The new season opened with the annual Mike Goldie Trophy competition, a viewing of the latest LCPU print folios, and a chance for members to tell us “What I Did This Summer”.

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Posted on 9 September, 202510 September, 2025

Why Join Us?

SPS Members at Niarby by Andrea Thrussell
SPS Members at Niarby by Andrea Thrussell

The Southern Photographic Society may be the place for you if you are a keen photographer looking for ideas and inspiration.

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Posted on 21 August, 202521 August, 2025

2025 Prize Presentations

We held the annual prize presentations after Wednesday’s AGM, to recognise the achievements of last season. 

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Posted on 21 August, 202521 August, 2025

2025 AGM Report

This year’s AGM was held at Port Erin Methodist Hall on Wednesday 20th August.

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  • 3-Way Battle 2025
  • Autumn & Winter Photography
  • Framed Results
  • The Magic of Africa
  • Our Summer 2025

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7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Dec 3 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
 
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17
Wed
7:45 pm Christmas Party ’25
Christmas Party ’25
Dec 17 @ 7:45 pm – 9:45 pm
Social occasion for members with buffet, raffle, brain teasers and a fun small print competition.  Print entry no larger than 7×5 inches.; this year’s theme is TBA
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Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Jan 7 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
 
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We are grateful to the Isle of Man Arts Council for their support

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