2026 Interprint – Entries are now open
We are pleased to announce we are now accepting entries for the SIPC Interprint 2026 competition.
Interprint will be held on Saturday 28th February 2026 in the Free Church St Ives.
For more information, please see our Interprint page
2025 Annual Exhibition Announcement
A Date for your diary – we are pleased to announce that our Annual Exhibition will be held on Friday 31st October and Saturday 1st November 2025 in the Free Church St Ives 10am to 5pm each day. More information to follow nearer the time.
Saturday May 17th – Composition Challenge – Review by Nigel Sandbrook
“From Birds to Buildings”
Where can you go from photographing birds to buildings, well on the SIPC Composition Challenge organised by Nicky Cope. We met at the Riverside car park in Huntingdon, from there we ventured forth to tick of as many of the Composition Guidelines as possible. Using the rule of thirds through to abstract composition, the challenge had been set and we readily accepted!
We covered a diverse set of subjects, a spin around the children’s playground saw some of us playing with the swings and on the floor, taking shoots to frame a subject or climbing to get that abstract view. Then a more leisurely walk over the bridge which offered excellent leading line and down to the river’s edge. Some very tame geese spent time with us before being attracted away by someone scattering seed! Then on to the river crossing with more framing and leading lines before venturing into town and eventually some fabulous architectural shoots which provided great opportunity for reflections.
All in all, a superb morning out with the camera, friends and learning more than I knew yesterday.
Image by Nigel Sandbrook
Tuesday May 6th – Cold War Bunker, Alconbury – Review by Brian Sibley
On Tuesday afternoon 21 members met at The Watch Office in Alconbury Weald before being lead in convoy, by our guide Natalie, into the Cold War Bunker for a fascinating tour. Although not particularly old – completed in 1989, the facility only functioned for a year (as the cold war ended!), there was lots of history and some unusual objects to photograph. It is unsure what will happen to the bunker as the area is rapidly developed, so this was a great chance to take some record shots for the history books. Thanks to Nicky for arranging this visit.
Image by Brian Sibley
EAF Exhibition – 3rd May to 18th May, Bury St Edmunds
Congratulations to Nicky Cope, Steve Eeley, Debbie Hall and Ian Montgomery who all had images accepted in the PDI section of the EAF Exhibition – Nicky gaining a Highly Commended, seen here receiving her certificate from Federation President, Nick Akers, ARPS BPE4*.
These images will all be displayed in the exhibition, along with the other successful entries.
Thursday May 1st – Bluebell Walk, Lady Wood, Upwood – Review by Nicky Cope
On 1st May we had our first outing on the summer programme. Lead by Gary Dean, we were treated to lovely sunshine for our evening walk at Ladywood to see the bluebells. Surprisingly muddy in places, but nevertheless a very pleasant stroll through the woods with an abundance of bluebells. We then made our way to the adjacent meadows, where we found green-winged orchids amongst the cowslips. Thank you to Gary for a most enjoyable evening.
Image by Nicky Cope
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