A Denmark Bus Station - Jeff Scott
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Counter punch - Eddie Campbell
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Astrantia - Mary Battye CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Tra'igh Hushinish - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Head and Tail - Eddie Campbell
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Under Pressure - David Charlton
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Going Underground at St John's Wood - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Through The Window Of Time - Hilary Knight CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Moving Mosh Pit - Jonathan Dadds
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Defining Look - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Wave at Mangersta - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Common Darter - Ben Heather CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Large White Flying - Robert Farrow CPAGB
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Yellow Alpine Globe flowers, Bernese Oberland - Andrew Bailey
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
The Zig Zag Pier - Ken Wallace
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Sunrise - Mark Kench
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Slow Day on The Light Box - Keith Bailey
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Robin of Special Branch - Kari Matthews
Intermediate 10 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Red kite in flight - Kayleigh Searles
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Skyflow - Alan James
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Jaming - Bola Oshisanwo
Intermediate 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Montezuma oropendola - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Caracal stalking at night - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
White Back Vulture Dominance - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
A hotel in the Swiss Alps - David Egerton
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Large Skipper Roosting - Ben Heather CPAGB
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Vacated Chair - Jeff Scott
Advanced 9.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Thought that was meant for me - Derek Howes EPAGB
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Boogey board corkscrew - Richard Cunningham
Intermediate 9 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Gannet with catch - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Love The Hand That Feeds Me - Nesta James
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Buitreman creates a feeding frenzy - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
Advanced 9 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Just Call Me Woody - Hilary Knight CPAGB
Advanced 8.5 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 24, 2026
Wish You Were Here - Mark Kench
Advanced 10 - Appraisal by Paul Parkinson ARPS CPAGB BPE 3*2025-26 Round 5 (pdi) - Tuesday, Mar 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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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.