August 24thBlackburn & 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

This Weeks Cover ImageGetting ready to race By Bob Singleton

ContentsClub MeetingsAutumn ProgrammeCompetition CalendarPhotography and the lawCommunicationsPixel News

News Events and ActivitiesFrom Blackburn & District Camera ClubTerms and ConditionsPixelXtra and Pixel are the weekly bulletin and monthley magazines of Blackburn & District Camera Club. No part of either documentmay be published, reproduced or stored electronically without permission. The submission of material, unsolicited or requested, istaken as permission to publish in Pixel or PixelXtra e­magazine or print editions worldwide. No remuneration is offered for materialsand any submissions requested or otherwise are provided with the notion of the promotion of the activities of Blackburn & DistrictCamera Club. The editorial staff, committee of Blackburn & District Camera Club and contributors cannot accept liability for purchasesbased on information published in Pixel and/or damage to equipment resulting from articles or recommendations. Opinions expressedin submissions are those of the contributing author and may not be those shared by Blackburn & District Camera Club, its committeeor its members. Readers of Pixel are reminded that locations described in the publication may be remote or difficult to get to andevery precaution should be taken to ensure personal safety. Readers are also reminded that permission must be sought oflandowners when visiting locations. Blackburn & District Camera Club, Editorial Staff and Contributors cannot accept liability for anypersonal injury obtained when visiting the locations described in articles. All work submitted by contributors containing models areassumed to have the models permission for publication. Blackburn & District Camera Club and Editorial Staff cannot accept liability forany image published without the permission of the model.

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

September 3rdResult of Panel of ThreeCompetitionjudge: Ian Sudall

Sept10 Entry Night Quarterly Theme: Sport Lecture: Andy Latham, locallandscape photographer and author of the book “Landscapes of theRibble”.will give a talk entitled "Developing Landscape Photography"17 Members' Evening: High speed photography24 Quarterly results Judge: Richard HeyesOct1 Entry Night ­ Activities CompetitionPresentation by Lee Johnson8 Annual Extravaganza – Fifteen local Camera Clubs have been invitedto this event. The first part the evening will be a talk by Rod andMargaret Smith entitled “Interpretation, Interpretation, Interpretation”.In the second part each Club attending will present 4 images. Thesewill be awarded marks by our Speakers and best total mark will be thewinner.15 Results of Activities Competition Judge: Peter Madeley22 Battle with Atherton29 Lecture ­ Bob Dennis will present a tutorial entitled “Towards BetterLandscapes”. Bob is an elected member of the L and CPU and is anexcellent speaker.

Autumn/ Winter Programme2012

Nov5 Elimination Competition ­ Judge ­ Bob Singleton12 Entry Night: President's Prize Theme: "By the Sea"Lecture: Ray Wilson and Eddie Garside from Blackpool will give a talkentitled “AV Our Way”19 Members' Evening: A chance to look at the accepted entries to the“2011 Guernsey Salon” , a national competition in which our Club hadsix acceptances. This will be followed after break by an Open Forum –a chance to bring images for critique, sort problems with editingsoftware etc.26 Results of President's Prize Competition ­ judge: Jim CunninghamDec3 Members' Evening:10 President's Evening17 Free and Easy with a presentation of Member’s best images taken in2012. Please bring along up to eight of your best images.24 Holiday

Sept3 Result of Panel of Three Competition – judge: Ian Sudall10 Entry Night Quarterly Theme: Sport24 Quarterly resultsOct1 Entry Night – Activities Competition15 Results of Activities Competition Judge:Nov5 Elimination Competition Judge Bob Singleton12 Entry Night: President’s Prize Theme: “By the Sea”26 Results of President’s Prize Competition – judge: Jim Cunningham

Competition Calendar 2012

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 PlaySmall is Beautiful

We 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

PAGB e­NEWSLETTER 73 ­ Can be downloaded via the link on the club websiteWarwick PDI images and KT Allen (Wigan 10) as featured photographer! Link via our web siteRPS sponsored publication 'Photography as Art' can be downloaded from this linkhttp://np.netpublicator.com/netpublication/n02035768

Changes to the LCPU WebsiteChapel CC Competition Successes ­ NEWSWigan PS Exhibition and Chester September Lectures added ­ EVENTSDen Fawcett (Chester PS) Website added ­ Links ­Crewe PS and Mid Cheshire CC Annual Exhibitions coming up ­ EVENTSClubs data updated ­ Clubs

Finally, please note that a printed Directory is being prepared.

Regards,John RoyleWebmaster

L&CPU News

There’s no law againstPhotography!...Right?Well... It’s easier to say that one is free to take apicture except within a few legal circumstances.Objects/People in a Public spaceObjects/people in a public space or visible from apublic highway where there is no reasonableexpectation of privacy is ‘fair game’. This includesuniformed police.Do not cause an obstruction (i.e. Prevent the publicfrom using the highway)Do not do anything which would come underHarassment laws.Model releases must be sought where recognisableimages of people are to be used commercially­most agencies will ask to see these.Under 18s cannot give consent, a parent orguardian must provide this.Photography of CourtProceedingsis always prohibited, and an additional penalty isissued if photos are published. This includes areasbeyond the actual courtroom, defined as thePrecincts of the Court.

Private PropertyThe law permits picture taking by default, exceptwhere notified otherwise via signs etc. Takingphoto’s where prohibited effectively makes you aTrespasser. Exactly as if you had entered theproperty without permission.

Landowners DO have the right to­Demand a person cease taking photo’s.Demand they leave the property, using ReasonableForce.

They have NO right to­Confiscate / damage equipment or delete pictures.Threaten or use violence.Demand you present identification or take anydetailsThe above applies to Security guards, employees orother individuals acting as agents of the owner.

The PoliceWe live in interesting times...Terrorism Act 2000­There are 2 sections of this act which are currentand of concern to photographers­ both allow a ‘Stopand Search’Section 43 – Covering suspicion of TerroristactivitiesSection 58A – Communication of information aboutthe armed forces for the purpose committing orassisting another in a terrorist act.Section 44 – This notorious article of law now nolonger exists, it allowed a ‘Stop and Search’ searchwithout the need for suspicion.Under sections 43 / 58A, Where an officer hasReasonable Suspicion that a person may beinvolved in terrorist activities, An officer can searcha person and anything they are carrying,This includes:Viewing digital images contained within phones,cameras or other imaging equipment.Seize and retain any item discovered during the

A Photographer’s Guide to the Law

search which the officer reasonably suspectscontains evidence of illegal activity.An officer can NOTDestroy or delete images, damage equipment ordata contained on such devices without a courtorder.It is not against the law to photograph frontlineuniformed police officers in public, and the act ofphotographing Police alone is not grounds for asearchNational SecurityThere are additional restrictions placed onphotography of / around military installations.The Official Secrets Act makes it illegal tophotograph a Prohibited Place where it might beuseful to an enemy.The previously mentioned Section 58A of theTerrorism Act can also apply to buildings, vehiclesand personnel at such locations.Both of the above restrictions apply even if thephotograph is taken from a public highway.WildlifeSome animals, birds and plants are protected by theWildlife & Countryside act 1981.Taking Photographs in of itself is not prohibited, BUT‘Disturbing’ the animal or habitat, nests etc. can

carry hefty fines.Licenses to photograph protected species areissued and controlled by Scottish and EnglishNational Heritage and the Welsh CountrysideCouncil.ReferencesMetropolitan Police PhotographyAdvice­www.met.police.uk/about/photography.htm‘Not a Crime’ online campaign­www.not­a­crime.comLinda Macpherson ’s Guide toyour rights­www.sirimo.co.uk/2009/05/14/uk­photographers­rights­v2/Protected species lists­Animals­http://www.naturenet.net/law/sched5.htmlBirds­http://www.naturenet.net/law/sched1.htmlModel Release Formshttp://www.professionalphotographer.co.uk/Magazine/Downloads/Model­Release­Form

also this handy printable fold­outwallet card detailing your rights asa photographer­http://s3.amazonaws.com/infobeautiful2/photographersrights_UK.pdf

CommunicationsBookmark 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

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