Monthly Galleries

Gallery Archive

Critique Galleries

History of the Circle

What's in the boxes?

50 Years of Phoenix

Photograph & Photographer
of the Year

Phoenix Journal

Book Reviews

From its inception in the early 1970's, the Circle's aim has been to produce high-quality railway-themed photographs that didn't conform to the more usual front three-quarter views which were, and often still are, the mainstay of railway photography

With membership spread over several countries, the online, members-only Critique Galleries bring members together in a virtual environment to appraise one another’s work. The online dimension supplements the long-established Print Boxes, which have stood the test of time in the digital age. In addition to this, the Circle produces a calendar each year, made up of a selection of the best images produced by members during the year. Various exhibitions have been held over the years, displaying members’ work and helping to engage with the wider public.

The main social event of the year is the Annual General Meeting, and members usually take advantage of the opportunity to get together beforehand and afterwards for a photography field-session. At the AGM, the winners of the Circle’s Photograph of the Year and Photographer of the Year competitions are announced. Occasional organised group visits, and workshops, sometimes hosted on-line via video link, complete the social side of the Circle.

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