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Posted on 31 January, 202511 February, 2025

January Show and Tell

Humpback Whale by Anna Mayall
Humpback Whale by Anna Mayall

2025 began with January’s club night, when ten members shared a wide variety of images and experiences.

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Posted on 21 December, 202420 January, 2025

Flora & Fauna of the Calf

"Flora and Fauna of the Calf of Man" presentation by Dessie Robinson

Those who attended the club night on 4th December enjoyed a fascinating presentation of images and stories by Dessie Robinson, who spent two years living and working on the Calf of Man as a Warden.

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Posted on 3 December, 2024

November Open Results

Open print winner: Barn Owl Hunting Prey by Steve Johnstone
Open print winner: Barn Owl Hunting Prey by Steve Johnstone

The first open competition of the season attracted 24 prints and 48 DPIs, featuring every category from nature and portraits to action and landscapes.  

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Posted on 20 November, 20242 December, 2024

Talking Macro

An image from Dave Salter's macro presentation
An image from Dave Salter’s macro presentation

As a photographic society, one of our aims is to promote and encourage the understanding and appreciation of photography, and November’s club night certainly did that.  

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Posted on 30 October, 20245 November, 2024

Animals Competition Results

Animals print winner: "Stag in the Mist" by Steve Johnstone
Animals print winner: “Stag in the Mist” by Steve Johnstone

This season’s first competition attracted 27 prints and 45 DPIs, and we enjoyed a wide range of animals including domestic, wild, farm, and captive.

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Posted on 20 October, 202425 October, 2024

Chasing The Perfect Wave

We offer a variety of photographic events during the season for our members and enjoy having guest speakers to widen our understanding and appreciation of our hobby. 

Mike Radcliffe's presentation "Still Chasing The Perfect Wave"
Mike Radcliffe’s presentation “Still Chasing The Perfect Wave”
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Posted on 29 September, 202423 October, 2024

Tabletop & Close-Up Evening

Tabletop and close-up evening

The first practical evening of the season saw tables covered with a variety of subjects, gadgets and equipment.

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Posted on 18 September, 20242 October, 2024

The Summer of 2024

Edinburgh Castle by Andrea Thrussell
Edinburgh Castle by Andrea Thrussell

At our first meeting of the new season, members shared images of “What I Did This Summer” to tell us about their travels and activities since the end of last season.

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Posted on 14 September, 20245 November, 2024

Mike Goldie Trophy 2024

Mike Goldie Trophy winner 2024: "Autumn Carpet" by James Joyce
Mike Goldie Trophy winner 2024: “Autumn Carpet” by James Joyce

The new season started on 11th September with the annual Mike Goldie Trophy and the almost traditional “What I Did This Summer” show-and-tell by members.

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Posted on 8 September, 20248 September, 2024

Enjoy Photography? Join Us

Variety of SPS activities

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

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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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Main Road, Colby,
IM9 4LR
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