July 28th 2012Blackburn & District Camera ClubFeniscowles Methodist Church HallPreston Old RoadBlackburnBB2 5EPW ­ www.Blackburncameraclub.co.ukE ­ Secretary@Blackburncameraclub.co.ukXtra@pixelmag.co.ukNow also on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PixelMagazine

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ContentsClub MeetingsTrips & OutingsCommunicationsL&CPU NewsPreston Photo WalksPixel News

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Editorial StaffPixel Editor ­ Lee JohnsonPixel Xtra Editor ­ Bob SingletonEditorial Assistant ­ Barry NoonBlackburn & District Camera ClubPresident ­ Jim CunninghamVice President ­ Judith MarrPresident Elect/Treasurer ­ John MurraySecretary ­ Bob SingletonCompetition Chair ­ Roy PickeringPublicity & Communication Chair ­ Lee JohnsonProgramme Chair ­ Jim Cunningham

Contact Secretary@blackburncameraclub.co.ukWeb www.blackburncameraclub.co.ukwww.facebook.com/Blackburn­District­Camera­ClubWe also have a facebook group

Next MeetingWe meet each Monday evening(except Bank Holidays) at 7:30pmatFeniscowles Methodist Churchon Preston Old RoadBlackburnBB2 5EP

July 31stThe 1st Planned Open SessionWe will commence the meeting by viewing and discussing a folio untilabout 8.30There will then be an extended coffee break so you can talk aboutanything you want.Feel free to bring cameras prints images on sticks whatever. Thetopics discussed will be up to you on the nightI will be available for one to one or small group computer/photoshopcoaching in the back room. Please email beforehand to bookotherwise 1st come etc.Bring small jpeg images not raws unless you bring your own laptopwith your converter software.Ian Suddell will also be on hand to give 1 to 1 advice on the use ofPicassa Image Software

Next years competitionsThemesIncluding President's Prize there are 4 themed competitions next year. Following the vote at lastweeks meeting the THEMES will be as follows:

Dawn & DuskRunning WaterPeople at Play

Small is BeautifulWe will let you know which theme attaches to which competition when the calendar is finalised andreleased in the AutumnImage sizesNo changes are planned in respect of PrintsOur current DPI sizes are smaller than those used in the external competition we enter as a cluband the committee are considering rule changes for next year. That is competitions entered after 1January 2013.However if you are preparing images now for next year please be aware of the change and workon larger images.The final rule changes will be announced later in the year and ratified at the AGM. For the timebeing we suggest that you work anticipating a new size of 2000px on the long side of the image

Trips & Outings6 AugustWe have one last Monday night outing planned, lets hope that the rain finallystops.We will be visiting Lancaster. There is a lot to see in the town with a castle &old buildings.There are restored buildings along the river and a little further out isWilliamson Park and of course the canal and seaside.Final details nearer the time, but something to put in your diary and discuss atthe 30 July meeting29 July ( Not a "club" Event )One of our members John Milton is organising a trip on the "Talk Photography"web page on Sunday 29th July meeting at Horton in Ribblesdale, full detailsare available on the Talk Photography forum in 'Meeting Place'.http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=421122If anyone is interested, log into theforum and register your interest.Obviously you need to register first ifyou are not a member.

CommunicationsThese are fast changing times.A short while ago we relied on announcements at meetings to communicate with you our membership.But now you have lots of ways to keep in touch and contributeOur website is now established in its new home and our club forum is active with some thoughtful discussion taking place.The move to Facebook has proved very popular with a lot of members and new photos are added every day making it the fastest growingpart of our web presenceBookmark these links

Web www.blackburncameraclub.co.ukForum www.blackburncameraclub.co.uk/forumFacebook page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blackburn­District­Camera­ClubFacebook Group http://www.facebook.com/groups/412484715456784/

If you have any suggestions about how we should improve club communications please write to me.Secretary@blackburncameraclub.co.uk

First we celebrate Wigan 10's win at Saturday's PAGB PDI Championships and invite you to consider what a remarkable achievement it is to keep on top of anincreasingly competitive field. Our other representative clubs North Cheshire PS and Chorley PS did well in the Plate Trophy too. The full results are on thenews page with the story and pictures and also on the PAGB page.At the AGM the rule about Exec Members roles was changed and that is now incorporated into the RULES or CONSTITUTION. L&CPU page.If you did not get to the L&CPU Annual Exhibition ­ you've missed it! The prints will be joining the other in the Folios to circulate the clubs from September. TheList of Prints joins the other catalogues now on the L&CPU page.Details of the 2013 Competitions and how they will change have been on the NEWS page for some weeks now and we have had a few queries which are nowanswered on that page.I have been getting together information about our three new Life Members and NORMAN THOMPSON is featured this week.FIAP ­ Notes about rule changes and procedure changes which have not yet appeared on the FIAP website – NEWSCLUBS ­ we have now brought the clubs page into line with the information that you are maintaining on the PORTALNorthern Counties and Guernsey join the EXTERNAL COMPS.Finally I have added Michael Critchley's website to the LINKS page ­ Micheal has some interesting creations on there ­ well worth a look and you can help cointhe word PAINTOGRAPHY.All these are listed on the L&CPU web page, with links. www.lcpu.org.ukThank you and enjoy!John Royle

L&CPU News

Starting from the summer of 2012, we are looking to help photographers get social around the cityof Preston in Lancashire, UK.These photowalks will be fun, for everyone, and free.If you have a compact, DSLR or large format camera, come along. We don't care what you shootwith as long as you are friendly, considerate and not going to bore everyone with your latest ( veryexpensive ) lens!These photowalks will be an opportunity for like minded photography enthusiasts, ( professional,amateur or novice ), to meet up and wander around safely in numbers.A few members went on the 1st walk round the docks area and gave good reports.Please register interest either by email prestonphotowalk@gmail.comThere is also a flickr group where images can be shared after each walk for us all to look at andpost constructive comments.These walks are not designed to compete or step on the toes of local camera clubs and all thegood work that they do, this is an addition to those groups in a city which we are sure can cater formore!

Photo OpportunityAs part of the Guild Celebrations Preston CityCouncl are running some free events.The walks will be lead by a very good localphotographerThe website is athttp://www.prestonphotowalks.blogspot.co.uk/For times and dates please register atprestonphotowalk@gmail.com

Pixel is growing up. It now has a wide following and wethink this month's issue will be the best yet.Its too late to get your work featured in this months editionbut now you have 2 weeks before the next deadline so letssee what you have got.The theme next month is Travel & Holidays so if you haveany photos for us or ideas about what to pack, hints or tipssend them in.If you have a question let us have it and we may be able tofeature it and possibly an answer as well.We are always looking for ways to improve the magazineand welcome submissions and suggestions or requests.You can speak to Lee or me at any meeting or contact themagazine via the following links.Facebook www.Facebook.com/PixelMagazineEmail Editor@pixelmag.co.ukFeatures@pixelmag.co.uk

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