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Recent News

Posted on 15 April, 202215 April, 2022

April Open Results

April Open print winner: The Rut by Alan Taylor
April Open print winner: The Rut by Alan Taylor

Eddie Fryer was our judge for the fourth Open and last of the eight regular competitions. Where has this season gone?!

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Posted on 1 April, 202215 April, 2022

Processing Our Images

David Silvester LRPS was our guest on Wednesday to lead an evening about image processing.

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Posted on 18 March, 202218 March, 2022

‘Our Historic Isle’ Results

‘Our Historic Isle’ print winner: “Full Steam Ahead” by Seamus Whelan

The final set theme of the competition season was judged on Wednesday when Chris Blyth presented the results. 

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Posted on 15 March, 202216 March, 2022

Digital Art 2022 Results

Digital Art winner 2022: “Support Ukraine” by Barry Hennedy

The postponed “Digital Art” evening took place on Wednesday 9th March.

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Posted on 4 March, 202218 March, 2022

March Open Results

Print first place Waters Edge by Alan Taylor
March Open: Print first place “Water’s Edge” by Alan Taylor

The penultimate open competition of this season took place on Wednesday 2nd March.

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Posted on 1 March, 20224 March, 2022

Andy Kennaugh RIP

Andy Kennaugh

Members of the Southern Photographic Society are deeply saddened by the news that Andy Kennaugh passed away last week.

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Posted on 21 February, 202223 February, 2022

2-Way Battle 2022

The 2-Way Battle between the Western and Southern Photographic Societies returned after skipping a year due to the 2021 lockdown.

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Posted on 6 February, 20226 February, 2022

Water Competition Results

Water competition Print winner: ‘Up the Waterfall We Go’ by Sue Clegg

Our second competition of 2022 was on the topic of “Water” and attracted a wide range of ideas and interpretations of the theme.

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Posted on 31 January, 202231 January, 2022

Underwater Photography

Underwater photography presentation
Underwater photography speakers Dr Lara Howe, Clare Payne-Rogerson, Kathryn Fowler and Leigh Morris

On Wednesday 19th January, Southern Photographic Society members enjoyed a presentation about underwater photography.

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Posted on 6 January, 20226 January, 2022

January 2022 Open Results

January ’22 Open Print winner: “In Memory ” by Alan Taylor

Our first meeting of 2022 featured the entries and results for the first competition of the new year.

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Recent News

  • 2026 Prize Presentations
  • 2026 Annual General Meeting
  • Image of the Year 2026
  • April Open Competition Results
  • Two Presentation Club Night

Upcoming Events

Sep
9
Wed
7:45 pm Introductory Evening, Prints & M...
Introductory Evening, Prints & M...
Sep 9 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Welcome and introduction to the season, including a look at what members did during the summer break and a chance to inspect prints from the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union. Members are invited to share …

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Sep
23
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night: Mike Goldie Trophy 2...
Club Night: Mike Goldie Trophy 2...
Sep 23 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
A casual evening starts with the Mike Goldie Trophy, an informal competition open to all paid-up members.   The theme set by last year’s winner, Seamus Whelan, is “Windows and/or Doors“.  Bring up to three entries …

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Oct
7
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night: Informal Feedback
Club Night: Informal Feedback
Oct 7 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
As requested by members, an opportunity to ask for feedback and advice about your images from fellow members, and to hear about competition winning images from the photographers.
Oct
21
Wed
7:45 pm Competition: “Back Alleys”
Competition: “Back Alleys”
Oct 21 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 11th October 2026 Print and Digital; colour or monochrome. Judge: Dr Patricia Tutt ARPS
Nov
4
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night: Landscapes
Club Night: Landscapes
Nov 4 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Landscape photography presentation by Colin Russell LRPS
Nov
18
Wed
7:45 pm Club Night: Visiting Speakers
Club Night: Visiting Speakers
Nov 18 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
A rare opportunity to enjoy presentations by visiting speakers from the Lancashire & Cheshire Photographic Union.  LCPU President Keith Richardson DPAGB will present creative images, while Steve Hitchen DPAGB will speak about nature photography. Due …

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Nov
19
Thu
7:00 pm 3-Way Battle 2026 – Inter-Club C...
3-Way Battle 2026 – Inter-Club C...
Nov 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
It is the Western Photographic Society’s turn to host the annual digital ‘battle’ between the island’s three photographic societies. Each club enters 30 of its members’ best images (maximum five by any one member) to …

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Dec
2
Wed
7:45 pm Competition: Open 1
Competition: Open 1
Dec 2 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
The first of three open competitions.  Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 22nd November 2026 Print and Digital; colour or monochrome, any subject. Judge:  Dr Dave Salter
Dec
9
Wed
7:45 pm Members’ Club Night
Members’ Club Night
Dec 9 @ 7:45 pm – 10:00 pm
Members-only evening to judge WPS Open entries.
Dec
16
Wed
8:00 pm Christmas Party ’26
Christmas Party ’26
Dec 16 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Social event for members with buffet, raffle, brain teasers and a fun small print competition.  Your print should be no larger than 7×5 inches and this year’s theme is TBA
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Location
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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