15th June 2010

Copy of Press Release

The Isle of Man Photographic Society has had one of its most successful seasons ever with its entries into the Annual Competitions run by the Lancashire and Cheshire Photographic Union (L&CPU), to which it is affiliated.  Society President, Antony Hamilton, stated “Out of 68 photographic clubs and societies in the L&CPU, our Society came 10^th in the category for ‘General Projected Images’; 6^th in the ‘Monochrome Prints category; and a very creditable 16^th overall.  To be placed in the top quarter is a magnificent achievement of which our members can feel extremely proud.”

He added “Five photographic images submitted by the Society have been retained by the L&CPU for inclusion in its various folios that will be circulating around photographic clubs across the region over the coming winter months.  This wide exposure gives valuable publicity to the Isle of Man and much deserved recognition to the members of the Society who produced them”

Society stalwart and Life Member, Ron Shimmin ARPS DPAGB, had two mono print images retained by the L&CPU, entitled “He shopped ‘til He Dropped” and “Filling in Time”; two of the colour print images submitted by Ray Davies CPAGB were also retained entitled “The Blues in Gold” (a busker playing a saxophone) and “Marble Statue with Face Mask” (a creative image of a statue in marble putting on a human face); and Mark Stringer had one colour print image retained entitled “Acoustic Session”.   Ray Davies was awarded a Certificate of Merit for his mono print titled “The Alleyway” (a lone man walking along an illuminated alleyway at night).

Another particularly noteworthy achievement this year is that Ron Shimmin has also had a stunning print titled “Storm Over the Millau Bridge” selected by the Royal Photographic Society as one of only 123 images (out of a total of over 3000 entries submitted) for inclusion in its prestigious International Print Exhibition.  This exhibition is now in its 153^rd year, making it the longest standing exhibition of its type in the world.  It will be on show this summer in London, after which it will tour various venues throughout the UK, before being seen world wide. 

The Isle of Man Photographic Society exists to promote amateur photography in all its various forms from traditional black and white to colour prints and slides and the latest digital techniques.  Its doors are always open to new members.

Contact for further information : Antony Hamilton (625388)