A Marine Training Base - Gateshead - David Egerton
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
African Jacana Catching a Fly - Cheryl Wilkes DPAGB ARPS
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Alexander Nevsky's Cathedral - David Egerton
6.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
All Saints Church Ulting - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
An Indecent Proposal - Chris Pugh DPAGB BPE3* AFIAP
6 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
At Meditation Majuli Island, Bangladesh - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Aurora's spectacular dress train - Derek Howes EPAGB
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
BARBARA HEPWORTH INSPIRED - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Battersea Reflections - Peter Freeman
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Blue Tit - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Butterfly Ballerina - Mary Battye CPAGB
8 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Butterfly Haven - Kate Jackson
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Clare - Canary Wharf fashion shoot - Richard Cunningham
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Denmark Portal - Jeff Scott
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
EVERY CHANGE BEGINS WITH VISION - Chrissie Hart ARPS DPAGB
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Eagle Fern - Ian Carter
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Early Morning Walk Tatia Hills Kenya - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Entering Graffiti Jungle - Hilary Knight CPAGB
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Fishermans hut mullion Cove - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Fishing Little Egret - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Floral Art Attack - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Friends - Max Fox
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Goggles Salesman - Alison Pangbourne
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Haugesund - Shaun Hykel CPAGB
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
How Time Was Told In Days Of Old - Hilary Knight CPAGB
8 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
In plane sight... - Max Fox
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Into The Light - Jeff Scott
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Last One Out Please Turn Off the Lights - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Lenticular Cloud over the Patagonian Ice fields w - Cheryl Wilkes DPAGB ARPS
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie - Kate Jackson
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Marron Stem in Vase - Nesta James
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Mia of Durham - Roy Essery MPAGB
7 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Moonlit Companions - Nesta James
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Morning light on the Aldeburgh Scallop - Richard Cunningham
9 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
New Born Great Crested Grebe Chick - Naomi Foster CPAGB BPE2*
6.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Parallel Riders - Steve Ball LRPS CPAGB BPE2*
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Receding Tide Inch Beach - Colin Westgate MPAGB FRPS MFIAP APAGB
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Rock Pool - Peter Pangbourne LRPS
8.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Smoke On - Peter Freeman
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
St Michael's Mount - Mark Kench
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Standing Tall - Chrissie Alexander BPE1*
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Sunbeam - Ian Carter
8 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Synchronicity - Roy Essery MPAGB
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Temperature Inversion - Colin Brett CPAGB, BPE3*
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
The Countess of Wiltshire - Chris Pugh DPAGB BPE3* AFIAP
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
The Towers of Paine Patagonia in early morning sun - Derek Howes EPAGB
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
The Wade - Chris Aldred APRS DPAGB BPE1*
8 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Towards The Cuillins - Mary Battye CPAGB
7.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Trehevy Quoit - Alison Pangbourne
10 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Tuscan Sunrise - David Banks
9.5 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
Waiting faithfully for the fishermans return - Mark Kench
8 - Appraisal by Tony Bramley FRPS2025-26 Colour League Round 1 (print) - Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025
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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CPS 8 x 8 Trophy Competition - Appraisal by Julie Hutson ARPS DPAGB
Tues 21st Oct 2025 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Eight clubs compete with an entry of eight prints, each by a different photographer.
About Julie Hutson ARPS CPAGB
As well as being an accomplished photographer, having won Landscape Photographer Of The Year 2015 in the Urban View section for A Veil for the Shard, Julie has specific expertise in the pharmaceutical & life sciences sector. Julie has a PhD in Biochemistry, had a lectureship at a London medical school and has worked as a scientist in both research and development directorates.
Club News
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025
CPS v Wetzlar Competition 2024
Colchester Round
The Colchester round of the competition was held over Zoom on the 10th Dec 2024, and was judged by Tim Morland.
External News
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2025
PAGB Inter Club Print Championship 2025
On Saturday 18th October, the PAGB Inter Club Print Championship 2025 was held at Blackburn. This was the third time in three years that Colchester had qualified for this event and our available image bank had been depleted after the previous two years. Nevertheless, we had a strong set of 12 images for the ‘qualifying round’ and had some hopes that we would finish in the top 8 and qualify for the final.
Friday, Oct 3, 2025
EAF Duxford 26!- Get Inspired, Get Involved
- 7th June 2026
- Duxford Imperial War Museum
- Tickets: £20 (first come, first served)
The EAF is thrilled to announce a brand-new event designed to bring our photographic community closer together — the EAF Duxford 26, taking place at the iconic Duxford Imperial War Museum!