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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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Posted on 20 May, 20245 November, 2024

2024 Image of the Year

Image of the Year 2024 "Barn Owl In The Rain" by Steve Johnstone
Image of the Year 2024 “Barn Owl In The Rain” by Steve Johnstone

And the winner is…

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Posted on 6 May, 20249 May, 2024

A Year in the Manx Landscape

An image from Colin Russell's "A Year in the Manx Landscape" presentation to Southern Photographic Society members
An image from Colin Russell’s “A Year in the Manx Landscape” presentation to Southern Photographic Society members

At our final club night of the season, guest Colin Russell presented a collection of his images under the heading “A Year in the Manx Landscape”.  

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Posted on 31 March, 202418 April, 2024

Mixed Practical Evening

Our March club night included a practical demonstration and sharing of techniques and images.

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Posted on 17 March, 20244 April, 2024

Roads, Routes and Pathways

Print winner "Busy High Street" by Seamus Whelan
Print winner “Busy High Street” by Seamus Whelan

Steve Marsh returned to the club to deliver the results of the March competition, “Roads, Routes and Pathways”.  

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Recent News

  • 2026 Prize Presentations
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  • 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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IM9 4LR
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