Avro Vulcan and Aurora - Peter Freeman
Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Lone Tree - Ian Carter
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Niche - David Banks
Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Following my leader - David Charlton
Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Please Use The Other Door - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Jumpers - David Banks
Intermediate 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Capturing a butterfly - David Charlton
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Designer Lighting - Hilary Knight CPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Portnockie, Bow Fiddle Rock - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Exit - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Leopard mother carrying her cub - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Frari Church of Venice - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Portal Gabbiano - Jeff Scott
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Washday and Goats - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Towards The Light - Roy Essery MPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Thirlmere Reservoir - Mark Kench
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Kavus - Jeff Scott
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Lone Tree in the City - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Still October at Yew Tree Tarn - Mark Kench
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Beach - Max Fox
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Lioness moving home - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
A Nightime View of St. Paul's Cathedral - David Egerton
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Prepared to Die - Chris Pugh DPAGB BPE3* AFIAP
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Lanyon Quoit 2 - Alison Pangbourne
Intermediate 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Time for the Archers - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Autumn colours - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Mutual Admiration - Kate Jackson
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Fishermen's hut at Mullion Cove - Alison Pangbourne
Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Through the Graffiti - Roy Essery MPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Harnessed Majesty - Nesta James
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
End of the Day - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Patterns in the frost - Richard Cunningham
Intermediate 9 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Devine Light - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Portland wave - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB2025-26 Colour League Round 2 (print) - Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026
Welcome
Colchester Photographic Society was formed prior to the Second World War to promote and encourage interest in the study and application of photography.
This is achieved by a varied programme of weekly meetings during the club’s season, which is September through to May. It includes visits from a variety of skilled and interesting speakers, practical evenings, competitions, plus discussions and encouragement between members. In addition we usually have some planned outings, especially during the summer, which help to provide continuity and additional opportunities for our members.
From time to time workshops are also provided to help members, particularly those who are new to photography or those wishing to learn a particular skill.
The club takes part in several local and regional competitions with other clubs, with great success over the last few years.
The Society meets on Tuesdays at 7.30 pm between September and May at Christ Church, Ireton Road (off Maldon Road), Colchester CO3 3AU.
Membership is open to all photographers over the age of 18. All new members and guests are assured of a warm welcome.
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The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - A Life in Weddings, its Development, Pictures and Stories - Talk by Tony Bramley FRPS
Tues 20th Jan 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Tonight Tony looks back at his career in Wedding Photography and how it happened, where it went and how it ended. Sprinkled with photo tips, styles and a few stories that sum up the good, the bad and the ugly of this rewarding profession.
Club News
Monday, Oct 27, 2025
CPS 8 x 8 Trophy Competition
On Tuesday 21st October, we enjoyed the 8 by 8 competition at Christ Church. It was lovely to see such a high standard of print on display from a variety of different genres and authors which goes to show the art of printing is still a strength in this region. It was neck and neck at half time, with a three way tie for the lead. The scoring was high on the night and one low score proved to be tough to make up. We were fortunate in that the judge liked all of our prints and although we only had one 20 (Colin Westgate’s ‘The Guardians’, well done Colin!) we averaged 19 across all 8 prints, 3 marks ahead of our nearest rivals. Thanks to all members who helped to put on a delightful buffet in the interval and for being so welcoming with our guests from other clubs.
External News
Sunday, Jan 4, 2026
The East Anglian Federation of Photographic Societies Annual Exhibition 2026
This year the Exhibition is now in the second year of the new venue at The Apex Gallery, Charter Square, Bury St. Edmunds, IP33 3FD, running from Saturday 2nd May 2026. The official opening will be at 2.00pm by the then Federation President, Paul Radden, DPAGB, E/FIAP/g, PSA4*, followed by the presentation of awards and a full-screen-projected display of the accepted PDI images. The Exhibition closes at 1.00pm on Sunday 17th May. With this newer location we are hoping that more people will attend and visit the exhibition, with more on offer around the local area.
Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025
Halstead Twin Towns Competition 2025
Judge: Mike Fuller
On Thursday 13th November, we travelled to Halstead for the Twin Towns competition. This year there were a full complement of 6 clubs taking part, submitting 11 PDI images to the competition.