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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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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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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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