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03.02.10

It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Peter Upton, Colin has prepared a brief tribute, we invite you to leave your own in our book of condolence.

 

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23.01.10

We are delighted to announce that Naomi Roberts has been awarded her LRPS (Licentiateship of the Royal Photographic Society) you  can see her panel and other members on our Photo Awards galleries. Congratulations Naomi.

 

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13.01.10

Congratulations to Linda Wride, from Oxford, who has been named the 2009 RHS Photographer of the Year, for her picture in the Garden View category.

There were over 2000 photos entered with entries coming from all over the UK, across Europe and as far as New Zealand, Australia, India, Africa the USA.

One of the judges, RHS Licensing Manager, James Arnold said: "The quality of the images entered was extraordinary - I was deeply impressed by the imaginative way that people interpreted the competition’s categories."

see Linda's picture and the other entries here.

 

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03.12.09

Oxford based photographer, Bharat Patel, is exhibiting images of women labourers in Gujarat, India. Bharat has travelled extensively in Gujarat photographing the plightof these women. His images depict the strenuous work and hardships faced by them as they go about their daily chores. His images gives the observer a new perspective on women’s contribution in India.

Photographs in collaboration with SEWA (Self-Employed Women’s Association), and NGO based in India.

His exhibition is now up and running in Oxford Town Hall - Gallery Corridor upto 23rd Dec.

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26.11.09

Ops members do the triple, Tom Wright Phillip Ball and Peter Warrington all had pictures accepted in the current round of Amateur Photography magazine Photographer of the Year competition, the rounds theme was looking up. congratulations to them all in what we believe is a club first in this competition.

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08.10.09

Oxford were first again! in the Chilterns Association of Camera Clubs (CACC) Rosebowl competition, we were first of 4  clubs in round one with 256 points followed by Woodley PC with 250, Maidenhead CC with 238 and Harpenden PS with 228 points. Ian lees picture of a Osprey Approaching Nest was awarded a 20 * thanks to Phill Ball and Ivor Porter  for their efforts as external competition secretaries and all the members who submitted pictures for selection in this competition. See the full score sheet on our external competition page.

 
01.10.09

We are pleased to pass on the news that Linda (Wride) has been selected to exhibit at the Art in Woodstock ; Festival 24 October - 1 November.  Venue: Hope House, 14 Market Street , Woodstock . Details on www.artinwoodstock.com

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16.09.09

Congratulations to Ron Perkins and Colin Harrison for their success in the RPS (Royal Photographic Society) International Projected image Exhibition Colin received a highly commended for his Snakeshead Fritillary and three acceptances Ron’s picture of kingfisher's was also accepted into the exhibition.

Colins Picture Snow Parade also won a Silver medal in the Great Barr Exhibition.

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07.08.09
Annual Exhibition The Gallery, Oxford Town Hall St Aldates Oxford OX1 1BZ Dates: 10th—29th August. Monday—Saturday, 9am to 6pm Oxford Photographic Society continues to be one of the UK's leading photographic societies and our aim is to promote an appreciation of all forms of photography, as well as encourage participation no matter what your level of experience or area of interest. This year's annual exhibition showcases work from over 50 members of the club covering all photographic forms - from wildlife to street, and everything in between! Sign up to the Exhibition on Facebook FREE ADMISSION