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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  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 20th August at Caves Beach with Terina Vale

    Caves Beach

    Location Information Location features: Large deep cave, with several smaller caves. Rock platform with interesting rocks below cliff, accessed via back of main cave. Please be mindful of other photographers and avoid leaving footprints across the entrance to the cave. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery. Limited headroom in the cave, so watch your head. Rocks […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 27th August at South Dudley Beach with Terina Vale

    Dudley Beach (south end) Dudley Beach Rd, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

    Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Rock shelf with canyons, blowholes and rock pools.  Large shallow pool creates excellent reflections of the sunrise. Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Slippery rock shelf.  The edge of the rock shelf is treacherous – crashing waves with few escape locations […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 27 August at Norah Head Lighthouse with Debbie Iverach

    Norah Head Lighthouse Central Coast, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Lighthouse, rock shelf, beach, water flow Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelves, trip hazards. High tide is at 8.20am - be aware of rough waves. Fitness requirements: Stairs to the beach, short walk to the lighthouse Additional safety equipment required:bRock shoes and head torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click […]

  • Test Shoot

    Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Sunday 15th October at Catherine Hill Bay with Terina Vale

    Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Abandoned coal loading jetty.  Rock shelf.  Some caves. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery.  Trip hazards.  Rocks may fall from cliff.  Top of jetty is cordoned off from the public. Fitness requirements: Moderate 400mtr walk over sand and rocks with some large steps/ledges. Additional safety equipment required: Torch, Rock shoes if […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 15th October at Long Reef with Andrew Porter

    Long Reef

    Location Information Location features: Reef exposed at low tide with scatted boulders. Some surf action at the far tip and southern side of the reef. Reverse sunrise and reflections looking back westwards to the headland. Good views also from the top of the headland itself. Hazards/Dangers: Some pools and potholes in the rockshelf to watch […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 22nd October at Mona Vale Pool with Graeme Gordon and Mark Godfrey

    Mona Vale Pool , Australia

    Location Information Location features: Beach and Pool. With a forecast moderate swell near high tide there should be some flow over the pool Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery and may have a lot of water flowing over it. Fitness requirements: Short walk from carpark to pool. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes/ boots required if the […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 29th October at Newcastle Beach (south end) with Terina Vale

    Newcastle Beach Shortland Esplanade, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Beach vista across to Newcastle East, Newcastle Baths and Canoe Pool, Rock shelves, City views and construction of the pathway is continuing. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelves can be slippery and uneven with small rock pools. Fitness requirements: Moderate.  Small set of stairs to the beach and around 70 metres of sand to reach the […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 29th October at Terrigal Haven – Boardwalk and Beach with Linda

    Terrigal

    Title Central Coast Shoot at Terrigal Haven, boardwalk and beach. Saturday 29th October, 2022 Location Information A variety of subjects and compositions to choose from here.  Fishing boats in the haven, some nice angles of the jetty or choose the beach.  All within a short distance of each other. Hazards/Dangers. Usual dangers. Slippery rocks, concealed […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 5th November 2022 at North Whale Beach with Andrew Porter

    Whale Beach , Australia

    Location Information Location features : Beach with scattered rocks. A large flat rock shelf with gullies and flow. It's a rising tide but the swell is only 1.2m, so conditions at this location should be fairly gentle. Hazards/Dangers : Take care on the rock shelf and when crossing gullies. Black moss on some rocks is […]