Pixel Xtra

October 5thBlackburn & District Camera ClubFeniscowles Methodist Church HallPreston Old RoadBlackburnBB2 5EPW ­ www.Blackburncameraclub.co.ukE ­ [email protected]@pixelmag.co.ukNow also on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PixelMagazine

This Weeks Cover ImageKyoto By Bob Singleton

ContentsClub MeetingsHow to find usAutumn ProgrammeCompetition CalendarL&CPU NewsCommunications

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 [email protected] 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

October 8thAnnual Lecture and ExtravaganzaGuest Speakers and JudgesRod & Margaret SmithThe Art of PhotographyPlusInter club competitionEach club will present a total of 4 digital images by 4 different authorsRod & Margaret will judge and critique themThe marks will be totaled and the winning club announced

How to find usWe meet each Monday evening at 7.30pm(except Bank Holidays)

atFeniscowles Methodists Church onPreston Old Rd,Blackburn .BB2 5EP.

October15 Results of Activities Competition Judge: Peter Madeley22 Battle with Atherton29 Lecture ­ Bob Dennis will present a tutorial entitled “Towards Better Landscapes”. Bob isan elected member of the L and CPU and is an excellent speaker.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 talk entitled“AV Our Way”19 Members' Evening: A chance to look at the accepted entries to the “2011 GuernseySalon” , a national competition in which our Club had six acceptances. This will befollowed after break by an Open Forum – a chance to bring images for critique, sortproblems with editing software 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 in 2012. Please bringalong up to eight of your best images.

Autumn/ Winter Programme 2012

Oct15 Results of Activities CompetitionNov5 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

CHESTER PS have Colin Prior to give their 125th Anniversary LectureL&CPU Archive GalleryYou can now view nearly 400 photographs from the L&CPU Archive online! This exciting new facility is the result of a great deal of work by our Archivist GarthTighe ­ assisted now by Jon Allanson. This is just one project they are working on to popularise the wonderful material we have in the L&CPU Archive. Youcan browse these photographs and quickly see that line, form and composition have always been the keynotes to a successful image.Other EventsL&CPU APM Mentoring at Warrington on 28th October.There is also the PAGB Print Championships ­ tickets are going fast at £5 each.MCPF, RPS, Holme & District, and Chester PS talks are all listed on the EVENTS page.And don't forget the RPS PI International presented by Chester PS at Chester Zoo in November.Guy EdwardsAward winning Landscape Photographer and participator in the 2020Vision Project Guy Edwardes is coming to the NCPSon Tuesday 9th October, 7.30 for 8pmTo be held in the Poynton Theatre. Situated off Georges Rd Poynton Cheshire SK12 1JY.Tickets are £10 eachTo reserve a ticket and for further information please contact North Cheshire

Regards,John Royle

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