Club News

16.04.04

OPS successfull again

The VECC National Internet Exhibition ( www.photo2004.com ) saw a strong showing from OPS members with Don Byatt getting 4 acceptances including a PAGB silver medal; Philip Joyce 3 acceptances including a selector's medal; Colin Harrison 7 acceptances including a PAGB ribbon; Steve Field 5 acceptances; Chris O'Neal 4 acceptances and Jeff Coles 2 acceptances. The exhibition can now be viewed at the above website and is well worth a look!

19.03.04

OPS scored another Hat Trick

Colin Harrison FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP is the latest OPS member to be published in Digital Photo, one of the UK's leading photography magazines. Colin's pictures feature in the Gallery section of April's issue with some accompanying information on the techniques behind the final result. 

Amateur Photographer magazine featured a two page spread of work by OPS member Pete Warrington CPAGB. All of Pete's pictures were taken on a trip organised by club members and Pete said 'OPS has provided some great opportunities to meet other photographers and share ideas. It has been great to see how my photography has improved over the past few years and I'm looking forward to some more trips!"  

The 2004 Southampton International Exhibition accepted submissions by OPS members Colin Harrison FRPS, MPAGB, EFIAP, Harry Harris CPAGB and Chris O'Neil DPAGB. The panel of 3 selectors set an acceptance score of 12 out of 15 resulting in a very high standard of work and providing a wonderful showcase for some of the world's best amateur photographers. 

12.03.04

OPS scored Hat Trick

In one week the OPS won three external competition:

02-03-04: Wantage Digital Battle
04-03-04: Central Club Challenge in Milton Keynes
06-03-04: Wycombe Trophy

See all the results here.

06.03.04

OPS Photo Exhibition (Dates tbc)

The latest OPS exhibition of members' work will be held in the main corridor of the Radcliffe Infirmary, Woodstock Road, Oxford ( same location as for the discussion groups). Entry to the exhibition is free and members will be donating their prints, which will be offered for sale in support of The Craniofacial Unit Charitable Trust Fund. In addition to supporting this worthy cause the exhibition aims to showcase the work of as many members as possible and encourage new-comers.  

05.03.04

OPS member achieves RPS Distinction

The Royal Photographic Society, founded in 1853, is the most prestigious international photographic society. It has long been recognised for the promotion and maintenance of high photographic standards around the world and has established itself worldwide, through its programme of touring exhibitions, events and special interest groups.

On the 22nd February, OPS member Gary Irvine submitted a portfolio of his work to the Royal Photographic Society for assessment for their Licentiate distinction. The assessment was conducted at an open session held at the Focus on Imaging exhibition at the NEC. The six judges gave the portfolio some close scrutiny and then confirmed it had passed and that Gary Irvine has now been awarded the Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain (LRPS).

06.12.03

OPS members successful again

OPS members Jeff Coles and Philip Joyce both secured Runners Up prizes in the Digital Photo Art magazine 2003 competition, each picking up £60 worth of Somerset Enhanced A4 photo paper as a prize.

DPA is a subscription based magazine (visit www.arempublishing.co.uk) and editor Roger Maile judges each of the 6 bi-monthly competitions held in three divisions. Jeff's success has secured promotion from the 2nd to the top division, whilst Philip moves from the 3rd to the 2nd division. Both Philip and Jeff are hoping to improve their rankings in 2004!

02.12.03

Photo Awards for OPS members  

Over the week-end of 29/30th November 2003, nine more OPS members were successful in obtaining photographic awards from the Photographic Alliance of Gt Britain (PAGB), placing Oxford PS third in the UK for members with PAGB distinctions.  

Awards at Distinction level were awarded to Jeff Coles, Chris O'Neil and Dave McKay who can now all use DPAGB after their name.

Awards at Credit level were awarded to Marilyn Ward, Gary Irvine, Steve Field, Steve Wall, Pete Warrington, Harry Harries and Colin Armitage who can now all use CPAGB after their name.

Everyone was delighted by this enormous success which demonstrates the progress everyone has made since joining the club through learning and sharing new skills. Why not follow the links to see some of the pictures?...better still why not join OPS to develop your photographic talents!  

05.11.03

OPS wins the first round of the Rose Bowl

which took place at Oxford with Judge Chris Palmer.

Results:

1. Oxford PS (250 points )
2. Chesham CC (230 points)
3. Woodley PS (225 points)
4. Goring and Streatley PS (206 points)

31.10.03

OPS Member wins at DigiComp 03! Oxford member Jeff Coles was delighted to win the PaintBox catagory of Marlow Camera Club DigiComp 03. This catagory was for images, constructed from one or more photograpic images, originated by the competitor. Jeff's image is made of 4 photographs and has had many hours work in photoshop to complete.

Observatory by Jeff Coles

14.10.03

The October 2003 newsletter came out.

10.10.03

OPS Member Success in National Photography Week Competition!

To coincide with National Photography Week back in July, Practical Photography and Jessops ran a competition called "It's my life" asking for a panel of photographs documenting people's lives during that week. OPS member Gary Irvine came third with an entry of a series of photos taken on his whale and dolphin watching to the Azores - which is where he was lucky enough to be that week. Gary won £200 of Jessops vouchers. Unfortunately PP did not have space to publish all the winning entries - but these links will take you to Gary's entries.

25.09.03