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Posted on 18 February, 202419 February, 2024

Open Competition results

Open print winner 'Yellow Dung Fly' by Steve Johnstone
Open print winner ‘Yellow Dung Fly’ by Steve Johnstone

It was a night for nature on 13th February when Dave Salter judged the Southern Photographic Society’s latest Open competition.

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Posted on 8 February, 20249 February, 2024

Portrait Photography Demonstration

Jason Kinrade's portrait photography demonstration
Jason Kinrade’s portrait photography demonstration

Our most recent club night saw Jason Kinrade visit to demonstrate a studio portrait shoot and show us some of his previous work in both digital and printed format.

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Posted on 30 January, 202431 January, 2024

“Abandoned” Results

Abandoned print winner "Tired and Forgotten Landrover" by James Joyce
Abandoned print winner “Tired and Forgotten Landrover” by James Joyce

The theme for January’s competition was “Abandoned” and it attracted a variety of subjects in states of ruin and disrepair.

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Posted on 14 January, 202425 January, 2024

2023 in Pictures

Dave Kneale shows his image of racer Michael Dunlop at the TT launch event

One of the most interesting and engaging club nights of the season came on 10th January with a look back at 2023 through the eyes of Dave Kneale, chief photographer of Media Isle of Man.

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Posted on 18 December, 202318 December, 2023

December Open Results

Print winner: 'Michael Rutter Flat Out at Ballagarey' by James Joyce
Print winner: ‘Michael Rutter Flat Out at Ballagarey’ by James Joyce

Last Wednesday, Sue Blythe presented the results of the first open competition of the season. 

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Posted on 6 December, 202318 December, 2023

Evening With David Silvester

David Silvester speaking to SPS members

Members were treated to a two-part evening with professional photographer and trainer David Silvester at our recent club night.

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Posted on 29 November, 202318 December, 2023

2023 3-Way Battle Results

Individual winning image: “Minted Pea Salad” by Ruth Nicholls of the Western Photographic Society

We relinquished the Inter-Club Trophy at the “3-Way Battle” last week.

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Posted on 27 November, 202328 November, 2023

Members Share “8 in 10” Photos

At our club night on Wednesday 15th November, members showed a small selection of their images.

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Posted on 3 November, 20233 November, 2023

Nature’s Patterns Competition Results

Print winner: 'Roll Out the Barrel' by James Joyce
Print winner: ‘Roll Out the Barrel’ by James Joyce

The competition season got underway on Wednesday with the results of the Nature’s Patterns competition. 

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Posted on 30 October, 202331 October, 2023

Night Sky Talk

At our meeting on 18th November, members enjoyed a presentation of night sky images by Ron Strathdee, a good friend of the Southern Photographic Society.

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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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