July 6th 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

This Weeks Cover ImageKoi Carp By Bob Singleton

ContentsClub MeetingsAgenda for the CommitteeL&CPU NewsPreston Photo Walks

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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 9thVisit to Salford Quays..Meet 7.30 outside the Lowry Centre.Please make your own way there, Arrangements to share cars can be madeat a Monday night meeting or you can post in Meeting Place on the WebForum.Jim will be leading but you can also do your own thing perhaps meeting up fora drink while waiting for lights to come on about 10.15.DirectionsFrom the M60 take junction 12 for the M602. Salford Quays is a quarter of amile from junction 3 of the M602. Follow the brown Lowry logo signs.Where do I park?There is a passenger drop­off point immediately in front of The Lowry. Secureparking is available in The Lowry Outlet Mall multi­storey car park. There aredesignated areas for disabled parking on every level.You get a discount/free parking if you buy something inc food and drink in themall.

Coming Soon16th JulyFeedbackBack at the church hall bring in your best Macro/PortraitSession/Salford images for critique.23rdMembers eveningCopyright Issues by Matt AinsworthFollowed byPresentations by Nan & Liam30thOpen SessionWe will commence the meeting with a folio until about8.30, after which we will start the open session.

JulyOur Self Help GroupThe meetings on 16th and 30th July will includemore "chatting" timeOn the 16th we will concentrate on the issues raised by the Macro and Lightsphotography session on 2nd July and the Night Photo Walk in Salford on 9thJuly.We will show any images you bring and discuss and critique them.You can also bring cameras to discuss any problems you had on either night,or indeed any great success you had so that everyone can learn from yourexperience and you can get tips and pointers from other members.On 30th July we will view a folio.There will then be an extended coffee break so you can talk about anythingyou want.I will be available for one to one or small group computer/photoshop coachingin the back room. Please email beforehand to book otherwise 1st come etc.Bring small jpeg images not raws unless you bring your own laptop with yourconverter software.

CommunicationsCommittee Meeting11 JulyThis is the mid­point of the year and your committee will be meetingsoon to decide on the programme for next year and make plans forthe further development of your club.If you would like anything to be put on our agenda please write to mesecretary@blackburncameraclub.co.uk and I will ensure that it isconsidered at our meeting.This is a final callIn every organisation there are people who mutter "they" should dothis or that.Well if you ever mutter this is your chance to be heard.E­mail me ASAP and what you say will be considered by yourcommittee

These are fast changingtimes.A short while ago we relied on announcements at meetings to communicatewith you our membership.Now we have our website which is now established in its new homewww.blackburncameraclub.co.uk and our club forum which is used by somebut not all our members.Other clubs have different means of communication.They use Facebook, Flickr, Google+ etc.Our forum is quite active but there are less than 1/2 a dozen regular users outof a membership of more than 50. Would you prefer it if we were to makemore use of facebook?We do have a facebook page but very few members post to it.http://www.facebook.com/pages/Blackburn­District­Camera­ClubIf you have any suggestions about how we should improve clubcommunications please write.Secretary@blackburncameraclub.co.uk

L&CPU News

Hi Folks,Can we just remind you that the L&CPU Exhibition at Manchester Cathedral contines until a weekon Sunday 15th July, so there are two weekends left for you all to visit. There is a list of printsavailable from the L&CPU website Front page or Events page.Possibly the best PDI show in the country is the PAGB Inter­Club PDI Championships at Warwicka week on Saturday, 14th July. Tickets this year have been only £5, half the usual price but thereare some left if you would like to go.We have three L&CPU clubs taking part; Wigan 10, Chorley PS and North Cheshire PS.The theatre is a great venue, tiered so you get a superb view of the beautifully projected images.Order via the Events page.You can find information about these items and new items added from (www.lcpu.org)Regards, (and enjoy the lovely weather!!)John RoyleL&CPU Webmasterwww.lcpu.org.uk

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 MagazinePixel 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 3 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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