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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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Posted on 5 August, 20256 August, 2025

Image of the Year 2025

Digital and Overall Image of the Year 2025: "Heron" by Georgina Shaw
Digital and Overall Image of the Year 2025: “Heron” by Georgina Shaw

The finale of last season was the ‘Image of the Year’ held on 7th May, when professional photographer and experienced judge Andrew Barton assessed the entries ‘blind’ without a preview.

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Posted on 31 July, 20254 August, 2025

Members Presentation

'Low' by Andrea Thrussell
‘Low’ by Andrea Thrussell

We enjoyed several excellent speakers last season, but our final club night was a welcome opportunity for members to showcase some of their favourite work and projects. 

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Recent News

  • Framed Results
  • The Magic of Africa
  • Our Summer 2025
  • Showcase 2024-25
  • First Night 2025

Upcoming Events

Oct
22
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Oct 22 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Landscape photography presentation by Colin Russell LRPS
Oct
29
Wed
7:30 pm Christine Widdall via Zoom @ WPS
Christine Widdall via Zoom @ WPS
Oct 29 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
“What are we going to do about AI?” A get-together with the WPS at their venue for a Zoom presentation about AI,  how it is being incorporated into our editing software, and how we can …

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Nov
5
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Nov 5 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Nov
14
Fri
7:00 pm 3-Way Battle – Inter-Club Compet...
3-Way Battle – Inter-Club Compet...
Nov 14 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
It is our turn to host the Western and IOM Photographic Societies in the annual digital ‘battle’ between the island’s three photographic societies.  [Directions to venue] Admission by ticket.  Further details from the respective clubs.
Nov
19
Wed
7:45 pm Competition: Open 1
Competition: Open 1
Nov 19 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 9th November 2025 Print and Digital.  Images may be of any subject; colour or monochrome.  
Dec
3
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Dec 3 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
 
Dec
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
Jan
7
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Jan 7 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
 
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Colby AFC Clubhouse, Station Fields,
Main Road, Colby,
IM9 4LR
Isle of Man
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Email: info@southernphotographicsociety.org

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We are grateful to the Isle of Man Arts Council for their support

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