Starling Scrap - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Kingfisher - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Enjoying The Nectar - Hilary Knight CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
ENJOYING SHARED ISOLATION - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Alresford creek tranquillity - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Defiant - Richard Cunningham
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Full Gallop - Paul Douglas
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Anglesey Trwyn Du Lighthouse - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Centre of attention - David Charlton
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
A flurry of activity - Peter Freeman
Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Godrevy Point - Alison Pangbourne
Intermediate 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
A winters morning - Richard Cunningham
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Frozen Sunrise - Mark Kench
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
The Night Tram Prague - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Ceiling at Leadenhall Market - David Egerton
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Mystical Desert Dreams - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Unexpected Departure - Roy Essery MPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
The Stour in winter - Alison Pangbourne
Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Mandrill caught in the light - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Winter at at Hickling Broad - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
In A Stone Basket - Roy Essery MPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Valerie Teresa - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Cheetah family - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
A Rusty Tub - David Egerton
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
1 New Change Shopping Centre - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
A Sense of Calm - Kate Jackson
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Hoopoe approaches the nest - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
CHANCE ENCOUNTER - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Rust in Peace - Mark Kench
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026
Returning Arctic Tern with catch - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Naomi Saul ARPS ASINWP EFIAP DPAGB APAGB BPE4*2025-26 Colour League Round 3 (print) - Tuesday, Feb 24, 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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Evolution and Reinvention - Talk by Gillian Allard MA (RCA)
Tues 3rd March 2026 7:30pm - 10:00pm
This informal yet inspiring talk will delve into Gillian’s 25-year artistic journey, featuring physical examples of her diverse projects and an engaging discussion about her creative process, techniques, and evolution as an artist.
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.