OPS Weekly Newsletter 20 February 2026
- Please start putting together your panel entries for Panel Competition on 3 March
- Last meeting held on Tues 17 February: Rose Bowl Competition
The result was:
1st: 267 score – Oxford PS
2nd: 254 score – St Albans CC
3rd: 253 score – Ealing and Hampshire House
Our individual scores were as follows
| TITLE | NAME | SCORE |
| LYNX | ALAN LEWIS | 17 |
| HIS STEELY GAZE | PETE WARRINGTON | 19 |
| NIGHT OWL | DAVE ATKINSON | 15 |
| TRANQUIL MORNING | WILLIE HALL | 19 |
| FOX WITH CATCH | ALAN LEWIS | 18 |
| WOMEN | HABIP KOCAK | 16 |
| WHITE-TAILED EAGLE IN SNOWSTORM | DAVE MACKAY | 17 |
| HANNA BREAK | DAVE BELCHER | 17 |
| HOLY MEN, VARANASI | BHARAT PATEL | 17 |
| MATING CROWN CRANES | KEITH WORTHINGTON | 20 |
| LADY IN RED | JOHN BOTELER | 18 |
| SHORTIE LOOKOUT | DAVE ATKINSON | 20 |
| THROUGH HER EYES | HABIP KOCAK | 17 |
| CURIOUS FOX | DAVE BELCHER | 19 |
| CAPPUCINO | PHILIP JOYCE | 18 |
Congratulations to all who participated and many thanks to Jill for her expert hosting nof the event across three camera clubs and a judge.
- Next meeting Tues 24 February: Michal Lewek on Short Term Project, Long Term Lessons Photographing Life of Moroccan Nomads + Philip Joyce: Panels – A Practical Guide
Tonight we welcome a new member and aspiring photographer who has spent the past few years exploring different genres in search of a personal style – from landscapes and wildlife to portraits and documentary work.
In this talk, Michal will share the story of a five-day photography project, using film, to document the life of a nomadic family in the Moroccan desert. Through honesty and reflection, the presentation explores preparation, creative constraints and the realities of working in the field – from ethical choices and cultural challenges to the lessons learned when things didn’t go to plan. An inspiring journey through both photography and personal growth, illustrated with striking images, successful and otherwise, that reveal how short projects can leave lasting lessons.
- Upcoming meetings/events
- 3 March: Panel Competition
- 10 March: The Perimeter with Quintin Lake documenting an 11,000km walk around the coast of Britain
- 17 March: Best Use of Light
- 24 March: Imagine with Rob Ferrands
You can see the programme up to the end of the year and beyond here and download it:
https://oxfordphotosociety.co.uk/programme-download/
- Photographic events in and around Oxford
High Resolution Satellite Imagery for Monitoring Vulnerable Communities, in Changing Environments
Satellite imagery provides an amazing window into the diverse landforms, flora and fauna, and natural processes of the world around us, not only beautiful but useful too. Humanity has left a significant ‘footprint’ on our environment: from forest clearance, war impact, and pollution of the earth, sea, air, and even space. Dr Chris Lavers’ exhibition reflects on mankind’s impact on the earth, and on the most vulnerable elements of humanity, and emphasises the risks and suffering experienced daily by indigenous communities.
Pembroke College Art Gallery,
5, Brewer Street,
Oxford
OX1 1QN,
Fri 23 January – Fri 13 March 2026
https://www.pembrokejcrart.org/current-exhibitions
The Wild Encounter
Wildlife photography by Robert Edwards
10 January to 28 February 2026
Oxford-based journalist and photographer Robert Edwards is channeling his passion for the natural world into a positive local effort, bringing wildlife photos captured during his travels to patients and staff at the Churchill Hospital.
All proceeds from print sales will go to Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Follow Robert on Instagram @robertpedwards
https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/artlink/exhibitions/south-street-gallery/?ref=oxfordclarion.uk
Jon Dunn – Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum, Winter Lecture Series
Natural history writer and photographer Jon Dunn addresses the OBGA Winter Lecture Series.
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
7.00-8.30 Thursday 19 February
https://www.obga.ox.ac.uk/event/jon-dunn-winter-lecture-series
Camera Club: Spring Exhibition
Camera Club is part of The North Wall’s YouthLab programme, which supports young people aged 12-17 in developing their creative skills alongside professional artists. Every year a group of 6-8 aspiring photographers works with artist Elina Medley to create images using digital SLR cameras and then to curate an exhibition of photography.
Sat 28 March to Thur 2 April.
This exhibition takes place at Magdalen Road Studios
https://www.thenorthwall.com/whats-on/camera-club-exhibition-2026/
Dylan Brennan THE BIG SHOT with Greg Brennan
Blackwell’s, Broad Street Oxford
Wednesday, 27 May from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Dylan Brennan will discuss his new photographic book, The Big Shot with Britain’s most celebrated press photographer, Greg Brennan.
The Big Shot: Photographs by Greg Brennan showcases the work of one of Britain’s longest standing and most celebrated press photographers, offering an intimate look at three decades of celebrity, entertainment and major events.
From Hollywood and music legends to sporting greats, fashion visionaries and members of the British royal family, Greg Brennan has spent a lifetime chasing every opportunity to provide the public with rare behind-the-scenes insights, capturing encounters with the likes of Jack Nicholson, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lady Gaga, Kate Moss and Queen Elizabeth II.
- Exhibitions further a field
Best photography exhibitions to see in 2026
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year, National Maritime Museum
- Bird Photographer of the Year, touring
- RPS Landscape Group Members’ Outdoor Exhibition, touring
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61, Natural History Museum
- Boris Mikhailov: Ukrainian Diary, The Photographers’ Gallery
- Lee Miller, Tate Britain
- Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025, National Portrait Gallery
- Richard Avedon: Facing West, Gagosian Grosvenor Hill
- The Last Resort, Martin Parr Foundation
- Catherine Opie: To Be Seen, National Portrait Gallery
- Sony World Photography Awards 2026, Somerset House
- Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait, National Portrait Gallery
- Tim Walker’s Fairyland: Love and Legends, National Portrait Gallery
- Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2026, National Portrait Gallery
More detail here:
https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/articles/best-photography-exhibitions-to-see/
- General photographic interest
Is street photography bringing Glasgow together?
(a classic QTWTAIN: Question To Which The Answer Is No)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c62dkrplxpeo
How to get the best view of the Northern Lights in 2026
Watching and capturing the vivid purples, reds and greens of the Northern Lights in skies across the UK has become a bucket-list experience for many people in recent years.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyzw90xnjzo
24 photography exhibition 2026 – in pictures
Twenty-three years ago, a collective of 24 photographers agreed to document New Year’s Day for the following 24 years. Each artist has been given one hour to document, advancing by one hour each year, creating a cumulative, time-shifting narrative
Pints, prayers and horse racing on the beach: Martin Parr in rural Ireland – in pictures
The iconic photographer believed his two years shooting horse fairs, pubs and dance halls in the 1980s had been overlooked. A new exhibition aims to put that right
This is the best time of day to photograph landscapes – these magical pictures prove it – Not Quite Light
Manchester photographer and artist Simon Buckley shares why he finds the moments before sunrise to be the most magical
Sony World Photography Awards 2026 Open Competition Category Winners and Shortlists Announced
The second announcement of the season is here and it features more than 100 striking standalone shots from around the world – from Argentina to Japan to the United Kingdom and beyond – that are bound to stop you in your tracks.
Workshops from the Royal Photographic Society
Whether you’re diving into photography for the first time or honing your skills, there is a range of online and in-person workshops run by the RPS. All of our workshops are open to non-members with RPS members receiving discounts.