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Posted on 30 January, 20231 February, 2023

Andrew Barton Presentation

Andrew Barton and some SPS members

We welcomed Andrew Barton to Colby last Wednesday for an interesting and entertaining club night.

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Posted on 17 January, 202317 January, 2023

January Open Results

The first competition of 2023 was an Open judged by John Keelan.

Stag in Pursuit of the Hind by Steve Johnstone
Print first place “Stag in Pursuit of the Hind” by Steve Johnstone
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Posted on 7 January, 202316 January, 2023

 “8 In 10” Evening

Eight members shared a selection of their photographs on the first club night of 2023.

“A Piece of the Jigsaw” by Andrea Thrussell
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Posted on 1 December, 20221 December, 2022

Long Exposure Results

Star Trail by Jim Gibson
Print first place: ‘Star Trail’ by Jim Gibson

Clare Payne was our judge for ‘Long Exposure’, the second set competition of the season.

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Posted on 28 November, 202228 November, 2022

2022 3-Way Battle Gallery

Slideshow of the Southern Photographic Society’s 30 entries to the 2022 3-Way Battle, with author’s names and points scored.

Click on the first image to open full-size.

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Posted on 27 November, 202227 November, 2022

3-Way Battle Success!

David Silvester presents the 3-Way battle trophy to SPS Chair, Andrea Thrussell

The Southern Photographic Society won the island’s 3-Way Battle on Friday for the first time since 2008.

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Posted on 19 November, 202220 November, 2022

“Wild West” Club Night

Yosemite National Park by Chris Blyth

On Wednesday, visiting speaker Chris Blyth took us on a whistle-stop tour of the national parks of the mid and Western USA. 

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Posted on 5 November, 20225 November, 2022

November Open Results

Alien Insect by Steve Johnstone
Digital first place: ‘Alien Insect’ by Steve Johnstone

On Wednesday evening Dennis Wood presented the results of the season’s first Open competition. 

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Posted on 20 October, 202220 October, 2022

‘Miscellany’ of Prints

Ruth Nicholls’ presentation to the Southern Photographic Society of a ‘miscellany of prints’

Members and guests enjoyed a wide-ranging presentation of prints from Ruth Nicholls last night. 

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Posted on 8 October, 202220 October, 2022

Decay Competition Results

There was an excellent turnout on Wednesday for the results of the ‘Decay’ competition.

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Recent News

  • Andrew Barton Presentation
  • January Open Results
  •  “8 In 10” Evening
  • Long Exposure Results
  • 2022 3-Way Battle Gallery

Upcoming Events

Feb
8
Wed
7:45 pm ‘Numbers/Letters’ Competition
‘Numbers/Letters’ Competition
Feb 8 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 29th January 2023 Print and Digital.  Images with numbers and/or letters as a key feature; colour or monochrome. Judge:  Patricia Tutt LRPS
Feb
15
Wed
7:45 am 2-Way Battle
2-Way Battle
Feb 15 @ 7:45 am – 10:00 am
The annual friendly ‘battle’ between the Southern and Western Photographic Societies.  Each club enters 30 digital images, with no more than five by any individual, and goes head-to-head for bragging rights and the unique trophy. …

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Feb
22
Wed
7:45 pm Digital Art & Club Night
Digital Art & Club Night
Feb 22 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
‘Digital Art‘ is a chance to showcase your ‘arty’/quirky ideas with processing and effects.  You may enter up to five images and the deadline for entries is Sunday 19th February (6pm).  Members will pick their …

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Mar
8
Wed
7:45 pm Open Competition
Open Competition
Mar 8 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
The third of the four Open competitions this season.  Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 26th February 2023 Print and Digital.  Images may be of any subject; colour or monochrome. Judge:  Sue Blythe
Mar
22
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night
Club Night
Mar 22 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Practical evening with David Silvester.  Bring your camera gear.
Apr
5
Wed
7:45 pm ‘Circles’ Competition
‘Circles’ Competition
Apr 5 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 26th March 2023 Print and Digital.  Images with circle(s) as a key feature; colour or monochrome. Judge: Mike Radcliffe
Apr
19
Wed
7:45 am Club Night
Club Night
Apr 19 @ 7:45 am – 10:00 am
A practical and interactive evening with club president, Brian Goldie.
Apr
26
Wed
7:45 am Open Competition
Open Competition
Apr 26 @ 7:45 am – 10:00 am
The final ‘open’ competition of the season.  Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 16th April 2023 Print and Digital.  Images may be of any subject; colour or monochrome. Judge:  Barry Murphy
May
10
Wed
7:45 am 2022 Image of the Year
2022 Image of the Year
May 10 @ 7:45 am – 10:00 am
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 30th April 2022 Print and Digital.  Images may be of any subject, colour or monochrome, but MUST have been previously entered into one of this season’s competitions. Judge: …

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Colby AFC Clubhouse, Station Fields,
Main Road, Colby,
IM9 4LR
Isle of Man
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Alternate Wednesdays: 7:45PM–10:00PM
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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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