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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Sunday\, 1st December 2024 at North Avoca with Linda
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features: Beach and rock shelf.  Small rock island with nice flow. \nHazards/Dangers:  Usual dangers:  waves\, slippery conditions\, concealed holes\, rock slides\, trip hazards \nFitness requirements Short walk from beach \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: 5.08am \nSunrise: 5.37 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.2 m \nLow tide : 2.22am 0.54m \nHigh tide : 8.58am 1.78m \nSwell : 5.40am 1.2m Moderate @ 8.00 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: North Avoca Surf Club 46 – 50 North Avoca Parade. \nMeeting time: 4.40am \nMeeting place – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/rZN8v6Sw2s5QG8oPA \nIf weather is dodgy there is closer parking.  There is beach access adjacent to 62 North Avoca Parade.  Just let me know if you are not meeting at surf club. 🙂 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: The Boy and the Rose Cafe.  21 North Avoca Parade. \nBreakfast – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XkYfwHdkR5mfyHT7 \n  \nLinks to Location Images\nhttps://flic.kr/p/ug4z1J \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2m5D7oU \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2jxFdqT \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-sunday-1st-december-2024-at-north-avoca-with-linda/
LOCATION:North Avoca Beach
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241207T043000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Saturday\, 7th December at Gravelly Beach with Linda
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nMeet at location at 4.40am. (Ignore other time of 4.30am as program defaulted to this and I can’t change it.  Get another 10 minutes of sleep!  🙂 \nLocation features  Beach\, Rock shelf\, views to Norah Head Lighthouse\, small channels with beautiful flow. \nHazards/Dangers  Usual rock shelf dangers: slippery rock shelf\, deep holes\, trip hazards\, dangerous waves. \nFitness requirements?  Short walk down to rock shelf from carpark.  One steeper rock to walk down but manageable. \nAdditional safety equipment required: Rock shoes\, torch/head 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: 5.08am \nSunrise: 5.36am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.8 m \nLow tide : 6.54am 0.73m \nHigh tide : 1.21pm 1.74m \nSwell : 5:00 am 1.4m  Moderate  @ 8.00 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Soldiers Beach Carpark.  (We meet at Southern end of car park indicated on google map link.  Please check this link as there 3 car parks in this area) \nMeeting time: 4.40am \nMeeting place – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/LKy6MqMA6ARBmKcu5 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Lou’s Cafe.  309 Main Street Toukley \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pdxwhNGqY8HDoM2X7 \nLinks to Location Images\nhttps://flic.kr/p/2nhbsCp \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2o457V2 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2kH5R3h \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-saturday-7th-december-at-gravelly-beach-with-linda/
LOCATION:gavelly beach
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241207T045000
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Shoot – Saturday\, 7 December at Merewether Ocean Baths with Stephen Tyler
DESCRIPTION:Location features: \nOcean pools with pump house\, numbered diving blocks and swimmers.  Surrounded by rock shelf and vista to Bar Beach. \nHazards/Dangers: \nConcrete pool surround can be slippery.  Rock shelf is slippery and uneven\, and can be over-washed by waves.  During rough swell the waves may be washing over the ocean side of the pool. \nFitness requirements: \nLocation is wheel-chair accessible via ramps.  The most direct access from car park is via steep stairs. \nAdditional safety equipment required: \nNon-slip footwear. Rock shoes are recommended on the rock shelf. \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: 5:08 am \nSunrise: 5:37 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.9m \nHigh tide : 1:20 pm 1.74m \nLow tide : 6:53 am 0.73m \nSwell : 6:00 am 1.4m – Moderate \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: At Merewether Ocean Baths\, at the corner of the baths near the covered picnic tables \nMeeting time: 4:50 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/hKTZU8gt1vsJLbZk8 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location:  Merewether Surfhouse – 5 Henderson Parade\, Merewether.  Opens 7am \nBreakfast – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/xXRzMPadUPHhGN9H9 \nLocation Images \n \n \n \n  \nShare this:
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LOCATION:Merewether Ocean Baths
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday 7 December at North Mona Vale with Andrew Porter
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features : Beach with isolated boulders in the surf. Fairly easy access to the rockshelf with large boulders offering multiple compositions. At this low ( and falling tide)\, it should be possible to navigate all the way around the Mona Vale headland to overlook Bungan Beach. \nHazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping required to get onto the rockshelf. \nFitness requirements? : Short walk from the meeting point to the beach\, and to the beginning of the rockshelf. \nAdditional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you plan to go onto 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. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5:08 am \nSunrise: 5:37 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.7 m \nHigh tide : 1:25 am 1.3 m \nLow tide : 6:50 am 0.7m \nSwell : 6:00 am 1.3 m – Moderate @ 8 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place : Corner of Bassett Street and Surfview Road\, Mona Vale\, 2103 \nMeeting time : 4:55 am \nMeeting place – google map link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/qJ5DMvi3Mod7Mshj7 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location : The Brightside Cafe\, Mona Vale SLSC\, 1 Surfview Rd\, Mona Vale NSW 2103. Opens at 06:30 \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NENG35NESSdxtYxE6 \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-7-december-at-north-mona-vale-with-andrew-porter/
LOCATION:North Mona Vale
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241214T043000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Christmas Shoot - 14th December 2024 at The Skillion Terrigal
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features (e.g. Beach\, Pool\, Rockshelf\, Waterfall\, City views): rock shelf\, water flow\, beach\, lookout \nHazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top\, slippery rock shelf\, deep holes/pools): rock shelf\, rough waves\, slippery and deep holes \nFitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk\, stairs): short walk to rock platform \nAdditional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes\, Flashlights)?: head torch\, rock shoes and your best Christmas outfit! \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: 5.09 am \nSunrise: 5.38 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.4 m \nHigh tide : 7.56 am 1.9m \nLow tide : 1.22 am 0.4m \nSwell : 5.00 am 1.4m – Moderate@ 5.00 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Skillion Carpark\, Terrigal Haven\, Terrigal \nMeeting time: 4.45am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9edwJj8XtPFoZfCK6 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Terrigal Surf Cafe\, 1 Terrigal Esplanade\, Terrigal \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Hxx2bXgM7UUHPP2HA \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-christmas-shoot-14th-december-2024-at-the-skillion-terrigal/
LOCATION:Terrigal Haven
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241214T045000
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SUMMARY:Newcastle Christmas Shoot - Saturday\, 14 December at Newcastle Ocean Baths with Terina Vale
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features: Ocean baths with canoe pool alongside\, pump house\, numbered diving blocks\, walkway across the pool\, rails\, building surrounding rock shelves\, vista across to Newcastle Beach. \nHazards/Dangers: Concrete pool surround can be slippery.  Rock shelves are slippery and uneven\, and can be over-washed by waves. Pool can also have waves washing over the ocean side of the pool. \nFitness requirements: Easy\, short walk from car park to the baths. \nAdditional safety equipment required: Rock or non-slip footwear\, Flashlight. \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 you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions \nFirst light: 5.09am \nSunrise: 5.38am \nTide @ Sunrise: 1.5 m \nHigh tide: 7.59am @2 m \nLow tide: 1.18am \nSwell: 1.3 m   Moderate \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Near the number blocks closest to the building \nMeeting time: 4.50am \nMeeting place – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/YsPNLcwY9HNZGHyY8 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location: The Kiosk\, Newcastle Beach \nBreakfast – google map link:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/9RCNHxKTp7k5uVQy7 \n\nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/newcastle-christmas-shoot-saturday-14-december-at-newcastle-ocean-baths-with-terina-vale/
LOCATION:Newcastle Ocean Baths
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241214T045500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241214T070000
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SUMMARY:Sydney North Shoot - Saturday\, 14th December at Queenscliff Pool\, Manly Wormhole and Lagoon with Mark Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features (e.g. Beach\, Pool\, Rockshelf\, Waterfall\, City views):\nBeach\, Ocean Pool\, Tunnel and Lagoon \nHazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top\, slippery rock shelf\, deep holes/pools):\nCare needs to be taken on walk to Manly Wormhole a torch or headlamp is mandatory and sturdy shoes/ rock boots. \nFitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk\, stairs):\nThe pool is a short walk across the beach. The wormhole is past the pool over a flattish elevated rock shelf with crevasses and holes in the dark. It’s about a 10 min walk from the meeting point across the beach to the wormhole via the pool. \nAdditional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes\, Flashlights)?:\nFlashlight/ Torch\, Rock shoes / boots if going onto the rock shelf \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: 5:08 am \nSunrise: 5:37 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.5 m \nHigh tide : 7:54 am 1.93 m \nLow tide : 1:20 am 0.44 m \nSwell : 5:00 am Moderate @ 1.9m – @ 6 sec \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Southern side of Queenscliff Surf Livesaving Club’s Building on the beach side \nParking: Parking on the street at the beach is paid from 7am. Suggest trying to park in either Cameron Avenue or Collingwood street which is free parking for 2 hours from 8am and walk across the road to the Surf Club \nMeeting time: 4:55 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/D4L8a2KqnPzzgfQP6 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location: The Corner at Queensie 77 Collingwood Street\, Manly (It’s adjacent to the corner of Bridge Road and Cameron Avenue) Opens at 7am \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/SDRuXbYYax8gC6y68 \nLinks to Location Images \n \n \n \n \nShare this:
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LOCATION:Queenscliff\, N Styne\, Queenscliff\, NSW\, 2095\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Godfrey":MAILTO:mark.godfrey@bigpond.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241221T050000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20241221T070000
DTSTAMP:20260606T101453
CREATED:20241218T090233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T090233Z
UID:20869-1734757200-1734764400@focusphotographers.org
SUMMARY:Sydney North Shoot - Saturday\, 21st December at Avalon Beach with Mark Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features: Rock Shelf\, Beach\, Ocean Pool \nHazards/Dangers: Slippery Rock Shelf with holes and pools \nFitness requirements: Short walk from the carpark. \nAdditional safety equipment required: Flashlight/ Torch\, Rock shoes / boots if going onto the rock shelf \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: 5:12 am \nSunrise:  5:41 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.9 m \nHigh tide : 1:31 am 1.26 m \nLow tide :  6:59 am 0.71 m \nSwell : am 1.5 m – @ 11 sec \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Avalon Beach carpark \nMeeting time: 5:00 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wbE9BZX6kdMSmAhj6 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location: Maybe Lovat Cafe\, Avalon Beach Surf Lifesaving club \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/c3dubAHgvtT5yVXq9 \nLinks to Location Images \n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/sydney-north-shoot-saturday-21st-december-at-avalon-beach-with-mark-godfrey/
LOCATION:Avalon Beach and Pool\, Carpark behind Surf Club\, Avalon\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Godfrey":MAILTO:mark.godfrey@bigpond.com
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