Safety Policy

By 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/
This 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.
Focus 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.
By placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document.


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  • North Shoot – Saturday 25th July at Newport Pool with Mark Godfrey

    Newport Pool Newport, Australia

    Location Information Location features : Pool, beach. Newport pool is 'dark' i.e. no lights to contend with. Hazards/Dangers : Rocks around the pool can be slippery, a trip hazard Fitness requirements? : about 5 min walk along the beach. Some rocks to get over if the tide/swell is up to the amenities block. Additional safety […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Sunday, 26th July at Terrigal Skillion with Linda

    Terrigal Skillion

    Location Information Not many clouds forecast but we should get some nice flow action at Terrigal Skillion with a moderate swell predicted.  Hope you can join us. Location features:  Rocky bay area with nice views of Skillion. Hazards/Dangers Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, waves, trip hazzards.  There have been some major rocks slides here […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 1st August at Toowoon Bay with Warwick Davis

    toowoon bay

    Location Information A deep rock shelf offering plenty of shooting spots. Location features: Choice of an extensive rock shelf or a sandy bay to the north. Views north to direction of sunrise. Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, waves, concealed holes, trip hazards, slippery surface. Tide will be at mid point and rising so stay alert to rogue […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 1st August at Chalky Beach, Swansea Heads with Terina Vale

    Chalky Beach 37 Pacific Drive, Swansea Heads, New South Wales, Australia

    Location features: Wide range of features.  Sandy and rocky beach with vista across to Caves Beach.  Variety of rock shelves with canyons.  Exposed coal seams on headlands.  A marine sanctuary.  One of the most varied rock shelves in the Newcastle region. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf has very uneven surface with boulders and holes.  The edge of […]

  • NORTH SHOOT – Saturday 1st August at North Mona Vale with Andrew Porter

    North Mona Vale

    Location Information Location features : Beach, rockshelf, natural rock pools and good flow. Scattered large boulders accessible from the beach make good subjects against the rising sun. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock hopping required to get onto the flat rockshelf. Also, this is an in-coming tide, so don't get too close to the surf. Fitness requirements? […]

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  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 8th August at Spoon Bay with Warwick Davis

    Spoon Bay - Central Coast NSW , Australia

    Location Information Location features : Rock shelf and beach. Hazards/Dangers : Usual seascape hazards of a potentially slippery rock shelf and rogue waves. Fitness requirements? : Moderate length and incline walk down to and back from carpark. Additional safety equipment required : Rock shoes and headlamp required. *Once you add your name to attend the […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 8th August at Whale Beach with Mark Godfrey

    Whale Beach , Australia

    Location Information Location features : Rock shelf, pool, beach Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf with crevices and possible rogue waves over the self. Depending on swell/ tide may need to walk through shallow water to get to the rock shelf so come prepared. Fitness requirements? : Short walk from cars to the pool and rock […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 15 August at North Dudley Beach with Terina Vale

    Dudley Beach (north end)

    Location Information Location features: Beach, Vista to South Dudley Beach, Rock shelves Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelves can be slippery Fitness requirements: Moderate fitness, need to walk from the car park across fairly even soft sand, approx.. 800m, can be tiring. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, […]

  • North Shoot : Saturday 15th August at North Turimetta with Andrew Porter

    North Turrimetta

    Location Information Location features : At this low (in-coming) tide, it is probably possible to get around to the rockshelf without to much rock-hopping. There, the classic shot is the sunrise lighting up the cliff face. Alternatively, there are plenty of isolated boulders in the surf that make good subjects. The view to the south […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 15th August at North Avoca with Warwick Davis

    Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Rock shelf, beach and views south to Cape Three Points. Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Usual seascape hazards of a potentially slippery rock shelf and rogue waves. Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Short level walk over sand to headland. […]