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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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Posted on 24 September, 202226 September, 2022

Practical Evening

Working together at the practical evening
Working together at the practical evening

Wednesday’s first practical session of the new season was an opportunity to try out some close-up and still-life photography, and chat about techniques and equipment.

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Posted on 17 September, 202219 September, 2022

Welcome Back!

2022 Mike Goldie Trophy winner "Redwood Survival" by Brian Green
2022 Mike Goldie Trophy winner “Redwood Survival” by Brian Green

It was great to see new faces among the familiar ones at our first meeting on Wednesday 7th September. 

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Posted on 5 September, 202219 September, 2022

Sunflower Evening

Sunflower field
Sunflower field

Before the new season started, members enjoyed a visit to a sunflower field in Ballabeg.

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Posted on 30 May, 202214 September, 2022

Wildflower Walk

Members on a wildflower walk

A guided wildflower walk was enjoyed by several members during our summer break.

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Posted on 11 May, 202211 May, 2022

Seals, Sheep & Panning Practice

Some of the SPS members aboard ‘Gemini’

Our first summer outing was a trip along the southern coastline and around the Calf of Man.

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Posted on 6 May, 20226 May, 2022

Presentation Dinner 2022

2022 award winners Seamus Whelan, Alan Taylor, Andrea Thrussell, Stuart Alexander and Barry Hennedy
2022 award winners Seamus Whelan, Alan Taylor, Andrea Thrussell, Stuart Alexander and Barry Hennedy

Members and guests attended the Southern Photographic Society presentation dinner on Wednesday, 4th May.

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Posted on 29 April, 202229 April, 2022

2022 Image of the Year

The competition season ended on Wednesday when there was a great turnout for the Image of the 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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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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