Our programme runs from September to May and we meet on alternate Wednesday evenings, with outings and activities during the summer.
This club night will include a presentation about sports and action photography of different types and practical tips for capturing motion. Experienced club members Brian, Dave, Jim and John will share images and advice about techniques and equipment and will answer questions.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 26th January 2020
Print and Digital. Images may be of any subject; colour or monochrome.
Judge: Sue Blythe
The annual friendly ‘battle’ between the Southern and Western Photographic Societies. Each club selects 30 of their strongest digital images, with no more than five by any individual, and goes to head-to-head for bragging rights and the prestigious trophy.
This year’s competition is hosted by ourselves at our usual venue, and starts at 7.45pm.
Judge: Tony Curtis.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 23rd February 2020
Print and Digital. Images that clearly convey the title of a song, book or film; colour or monochrome.
Judge: Barry Murphy
A sociable evening with a double purpose. First, the ‘Digital Art‘ competition to showcase your ‘arty’ ideas and creativity with processing and effects, followed by explanations and demonstrations of how some of the images were created (this is entirely voluntary). You may enter up to five images.
After the break we will view everyone’s latest digital images from around the island and shortlist the favourites for the annual calendar project. Remember we need ‘Manx Scenes‘ of all seasons and from all locations, not just the south of the island!
Images may be emailed a few days in advance or brought on a USB stick on the night – we will confirm nearer to the date.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 22nd March 2020
Print and Digital. Images may be of any subject; colour or monochrome.
Judge: Steve Marsh
Visiting speaker Patricia Tutt of the Western Photographic Society will talk about the process of judging photographic competitions and share a collection of her own images on various topics.
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 19th April 2020
Print and Digital. Images with a close-up theme; colour or monochrome.
Judge: Chris Nicholls
Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 3rd May 2020
Print and Digital. Your best images since 1st January, 2019, colour or monochrome.
Judge: Andrew Barton
Our Annual General Meeting for members, followed by a buffet and the presentation of trophies to recognise the achievements of the season.
Venue:
Colby Methodist Church Hall
Station Road
Colby IM9 4NW
Further details nearer to the date.