May 25th 2012Blackburn & District Camera ClubFeniscowles Methodist Church HallPreston Old RoadBlackburnBB2 5EPW ­ www.Blackburncameraclub.co.ukE ­ Secretary@Blackburncameraclub.co.uk

This Weeks Cover ImageRodeo By Bob Singleton

ContentsClub MeetingsTrips & Activities

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

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

28thEntry Night QuarterlyTheme:­ FashionLectureDianne OwenDianne is a "Photo Artist" who creates images from photographsusing various computer techniques.On her website she saysIn my images I hope to bring a memory or special moment back, tosprinkle the image with a little magic for the viewer. Still Life is afavourite of mine, as it’s easier to fit in to the limited time I haveavailable. On starting an image the relationship of the elements in itare so important, the shape, form and balance, that creates the finalpiece has to fit together completely. I like to bring a reflection ofemotion and make it in my own style.http://dianneowen.info/

May 28th

Coming Soon4thBank Holiday No Meeting11thJudging and Results, Quarterly Competition ­ Fashion18thAV Night, Preparation and presentation of an AV using yourimages

June

Trips & Outings

Night PhotographyPossible outing to the Ellesmere Port area to try dusk/night photography.There are a number of industrial sites that make graphic subjects.Please let me know if you would be interested.Planned for a midweek evening.If you fancy this one see me on Monday Night and we will chat aboutdates and times.

Now there are those who say we couldn'torganise a P*** Up in a BreweryBut we might if 15 people are keen to give it a go. If you are interestedspeak to Paul Wright. Date and time to be arranged, Spouses/Partnerswelcome

Place Moorhouse's Brewery BurnleyBrewery tours are arranged for parties of 15­30 guests and areconducted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings,commencing at 7.30pm.The brewery tour starts in the General Scarlett with a short film and apint of award winning ale followed by a tour of the brewery and thenback to the General Scarlett for a second pint, a traditional pie and peassupper, and on departure, a presentation pack containing 2 bottles ofour prize winning beers, all for the cost of £15.50 per head.

Steward EllettNow has a permanent exhibition room at Salmesbury Hall,Salmesbury showing a variety of his work from Wildlife, Landscape,Cityscape and Abstract Photography.It is open 11am ­4pm everyday except Saturdays.

& there's more

We hope that by producing Pixel Xtra we introduce you not only to theactivities provided by the club but also to other opportunities to get outand about to take photographs or to see exhibitions or listen tointeresting speakers.However we can only do this if we know what is going on outside theclub.We need input from you to keepPixel Xtra and the calendar up­todate.If you learn of anything which might be of interest to other memberswhether it be somewhere to go or something to see please let usknow. For general events and photo opportunities please email thedetails to our events coordinator Steward Ellett.wildprophotos@yahoo.co.ukFor other stuff please e­mail it to mesecretary@blackburncameraclub.co.ukCover imagesI am sure that there is someone out there who would like to have theirimage on the cover and if you would send me an image you haveevery chance of it being used next week.The image should be about 1500 pixels wide. Pixel Xtra is landscapeformat and therefore landscape images are preferred you will alsonote that type is placed to the bottom right­hand corner so pleasetake that into account when choosing the photograph.