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SUMMARY:Combined Central Coast & Newcastle Shoot - Saturday 6th May @ Gravelly Beach with Linda and Terina
DESCRIPTION:Location Information  \n Gravelly Beach does not appear on Google Maps but it has been called this by locals for many years.  It is the rockshelf area between Soldiers Beach and Pebbly Beach and one of the Central Coast’s most photographic locations.   \nLocation features: Beautiful rock shelf overlooking Norah Head Lighthouse.  Nice flow in the channel. \nHazards/Dangers: Usual dangers\, slippery rocks\, concealed holes\, waves. \n Fitness requirements: A short walk to rock shelf. \nAdditional safety equipment required:  Rock shoes\, torches \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety \nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/\nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.\nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.\nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light:   6.04am\nSunrise: 6.30am\nTide @ Sunrise:  1.3m \nLow tide:  2.38am  0.48m\nHigh tide:  8.38am 1.57m \nSwell: 7:00am 8 seconds SSE 0.9m Slight. \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place:  Southern End of Soldiers Beach Car park (Not Surf Club car park)\nMeeting time:   5.30am\nMeeting place:  https://goo.gl/maps/qRhtwPQFf2pY5gPY9 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast Place: Norah Head Beach Haus\, 8 Bush Street\, Norah Head \n Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/WW4pmZbgMHuDQuZu8 \nLinks to Location Images \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2nhbsCp \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2kH5R3h \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2o457V2 \n  \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/combined-central-coast-newcastle-shoot-saturday-6th-may-gravelly-beach-with-linda-and-terina/
LOCATION:Gravelly Beach
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday May 6th 2023 - Newport Pool with Jon Hawton
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features: Beach\, pool & rockshelf. At this tide and swell there should be some flow over the pool. Classic comp for a long exposure. \nHazards/Dangers: A safe location. but on a rising high tide. As usual\, caution should be applied on the rockshelf \nFitness requirement: A short walk along the beach to the pool. \nAdditional safety equipment required: Bring a torch and wear rock boots if you are going further along the rockshelf. \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety\nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/ \nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders. \nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing. \nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \n  \nConditions \nFirst light: 6:06 am \nSunrise: 6:32 am \nTide @ Sunrise: 1.5 m \nHigh tide: 8:29 am 1.53 m \nLow tide: 2:17 am 0.5 m \nSwell: 7:00 am 1.0m – Slight @ 10.00 sec \n  \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Corner of The Boulevarde and Calvert Parade\, Newport\, NSW 2106 \nMeeting time: 5:45 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/VV8MQa9DS7MCoQTb7 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location: The Brightside Cafe\, Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club\, 1 Surfview Road\, Mona Vale\, NSW 2103. Opens at 06:30 am. \nBreakfast – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/dnbnRfuhgEdBXdef6 \n \n \n \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-may-6th-2023-newport-pool-with-jon-hawton/
LOCATION:Newport Pool\, Newport\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday 13th May at Careel Bay Marina with Mark Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Location features: This is a new location! There’s a small wharf with a Marina and cafe\, boats and dinghies stranded on the sandflats. The sun doesn’t come up over the hill till about 7 am so a later start than usual. There’s plenty of scope for detail shots around the Marina and amongst the stranded dinghies. \nAs this is a new location there’s a challenge for you…take a triptych – 3 images that are connected in some way and presented together. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to put them together in Lightroom or Photoshop just post the 3 images together. There’s an example in the images below (you may need to click on the link to see it) \nHazards/Dangers: None as this is a foreshore area in Pittwater. \nFitness requirement: Flat walking less then 1 minute from the car \nAdditional safety equipment required: None but if you want to walk on the sand flats waterproof footwear would be good as it’s muddy. \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety\nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/ \nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders. \nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing. \nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions \nFirst light: 6:11 am \nSunrise: 6:37 am – but the sun won’t rise above the hillside till about 7:00 am. This isn’t a typical sunrise location so keep shooting well after sunrise. \nTide @ Sunrise: 0.6 m \nHigh tide: 2:12 am 1.56 m \nLow tide: 9:06 am 0.2 m \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Careel Bay Marina\, 94 George St.\, Avalon Beach\, NSW 2106 \nMeeting time: 6:45 am – this is a residential area so please keep the noise down \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/VV8MQa9DS7MCoQTb7 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location: Sammy’s at Careel Bay Marina\, 94 George St\, Avalon Beach\, NSW\, 2107\, Opens at 7 am – and it’s at the shoot location \nBreakfast – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/dnbnRfuhgEdBXdef6 \nLocation Images: \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2mM6CE1 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2ozdNVt \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2ozjgPS \nShare this:
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LOCATION:Careel Bay Marina
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Godfrey":MAILTO:mark.godfrey@bigpond.com
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Sunday 14th May 2023 at MacMasters Beach with Sam
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features: Beach with ocean rock-pool.  Nice rocks\, headlands and Norfolk Pines. \nHazards/Dangers: Usual dangers\, slippery rocks\, concealed holes\, waves. \nFitness requirements: A short walk with only a handful of stairs \nAdditional safety equipment required: Rock shoes\, torch/headlamp \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety\nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/\nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.\nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.\nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 6:11 am \nSunrise: 6:37 am \nTide @ Sunrise: 1.2 m \nHigh tide: 3:27 am 1.7m \nLow tide: 10:12 am 0.46m \nSwell: 7:00 am 0.9m – Light  @ 9.00 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: MacMasters Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Carpark \nMeeting time: 5:40am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/MacMasters+Beach+Surf+Life+Saving+Club/@-33.5006365\,151.4226391\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x6b72b68372698ee3:0x2e455e6799bd68a!8m2!3d-33.5006425!4d151.4248249 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location:  Bees Knees Eatery 2/216 Del Monte Place\,  Copacabana\, NSW \n(It’s Mother’s Day so if we can’t get a table we can just grab and go) \nBreakfast – google map link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/The+Bees+Knees+Eatery/@-33.4907537\,151.425972\,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b72b7c8c38bc15f:0x75205399923d2c48!8m2!3d-33.4907538!4d151.4308483!16s%2Fg%2F11s5lv5jjy \nLinks to Location Images\n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-sunday-14th-may-2023-at-macmasters-beach-with-sam/
LOCATION:MacMasters Beach
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North and South Shoot - Saturday 20th May at Ballaarat Park with Graeme Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features : Shoot the new and changing City skyline from Darling Island Wharf. (Note\, the images below are out of date but may give you some ideas for compositions) \nHazards/Dangers : N/A \nFitness requirements: N/A \nAdditional safety equipment required: Still useful to bring a torch \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety\nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/\nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.\nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.\nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 6:16 am \nSunrise: 6:43 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.1 m \nHigh tide : 8:44 am 1.4 m \nLow tide : 2:49 am 0.4 m \nSwell : N/A \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Ballaarat Park\, Darling Island Road\, Pyrmont 2009 \nMeeting time: 6:10 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/RMNtaneeKP9Gu5Uh9 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Pirrama Park Kiosk\, 4\, Harris Street\, Pyrmont 2009 (opens 7 am) \nBreakfast – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/ZYSenuPrUYKJ9HSS6 \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \n  \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-and-south-shoot-saturday-20th-may-at-ballaarat-park-with-graeme-gordon/
LOCATION:Ballaarat Park\, Darling Is Rd
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday 27th May at North Narrabeen Pools with Andrew Porter
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features : Wide-angle ‘infinity’ compositions of the large pools\, plus the rockshelf on the far side with the North Narrabeen Gorge for good flow. \nWe will meet before the official ‘first light’ because with a cloudless sky forecast there will be colour on the horizon very early. \nGood location for long exposures and possibly B&W. \nHazards/Dangers : Be careful to keep your balance if you are walking along the boardwalks around the pools. Beware of slippery rocks if you venture out onto the rockshelf. \nFitness requirements? : Short flat walk to the pools from the car park. \nAdditional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you are going out onto the rockself. \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety\nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/\nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.\nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.\nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 6:20 am \nSunrise: 6:48 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.8 m \nHigh tide : 1:08 am 1.6 m \nLow tide : 8:14 am 0.7 m \nSwell : 7:00 am 1.7 m – Moderate @ 8 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Car park off Narrabeen Park Parade\, North Narrabeen\, 2101 \nMeeting time: 6 : 00 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/XWmB9Fq5VjSFsNZo6 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Nourished Narrabeen Cafe and Lounge\, Narrabeen Park Parade (opens 6:30). \nBeen meaning to try this cafe since it opened – offshoot on the Nourished in Avalon\, so good coffee at least ! No need to drive\, walk from the car park\, but check parking times/rates. \nBreakfast – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/bSULqwbX1QNR5v35A \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-27th-may-at-north-narrabeen-pools-with-andrew-porter/
LOCATION:Narrabeen Pool\, Carpark cnr Ocean Rd and Narrabeen Park Pde\, Narrabeen\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20230528T180000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Sunday 28th May\, Sunset at Murray's Beach with Linda.
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features:  Shoreline and jetty looking west across Lake Macquarie.  Birdlife in area for those who want to come a bit earlier. \nHazards/Dangers:  Possible trip hazards and   being hooked by an overzealous fisher person. \n Fitness requirements  Easy walk. \nAdditional safety equipment required:  Rock shoes\, torches \n*Once you add your name to attend the shoot\, please click on the link to Subscribe\, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the shoot ** \nSafety \nBy adding your name below to attend this Focus shoot you are agreeing to abide by the SAFETY POLICY FOR FOCUS SEASCAPE AND LANDSCAPE available on the Focus website https://focusphotographers.org/focus-safety-policy/\nThis Safety Policy is designed to promote the safety of all members of the Focus Seascape and Landscape Photography Inc Group (Focus) and outlines the responsibilities of members and event leaders.\nFocus Photographers as a group advocates and promotes safe shooting practices. Please consider your personal safety and the safety of the group during your time spent on any Focus group outing.\nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nSunset:  4.56pm\nLast Light: 5.22pm\nTide @ Sunset: 0.8m \nHigh tide:  6.22pm \nLow tide :  5.22pm \nSwell :  No swell data for location. \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place:  Murray’s Beach Jetty \nParking:  Parking available near Murray’s Beach Cafe and Restaurant.  Meet at jetty as people may be arriving at different times. \nMeeting time:  Around 4pm. \nMeeting place link: https://goo.gl/maps/1tmRV4r7SLMw5SPE8 \nBrink your own refreshments…… \nLinks to location images: \nhttps://flic.kr/p/dugFWL \nhttps://flic.kr/p/q1LXEQ \n  \n  \n  \nShare this:
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LOCATION:Murray’s Beach\, Shoreside Row\, Murray's Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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