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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 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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Posted on 31 August, 20248 September, 2024

2024 AGM Report

The way members pay their subscriptions will change next season.

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Posted on 15 July, 202415 July, 2024

2024 Presentation Dinner

Trophy winners Lynn Ryan, Steve Johnstone, James Joyce, Jason Quayle and Georgina Shaw
Trophy winners Lynn Ryan, Steve Johnstone, James Joyce, Jason Quayle and Georgina Shaw

Dinner at the Station Hotel, Port Erin, last month was followed by the annual awards for achievements, with trophies presented by Julie Goldie.

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Competition: “Empty”
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Entries to be in by 6pm Sunday 8th March 2026 Print and Digital; colour or monochrome. Judge: Ruth Nicholls LRPS DPAGB
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Competition: Open 3
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