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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  • Central Coast Shoot – SUNSET – Saturday, 13th June at Norah Head Lighthouse with Linda

    Norah Head Light House

    Location Information Location features:  Beautiful rockshelf with  many  compositions available to capture the flow and light house.  With good views in all directions and lots of high cloud forecast, fingers crossed for a good one! Hazards/Dangers Usual rock shelf dangers, slippery rock shelf, holes, waves, slippery surface.  It will be high tide so extra care […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 20th June at Long Reef with Mark Godfrey

    Long Reef

    Location Information Location features : Large rockshelf, headland views Hazards/Dangers : slippery rock shelf, some crevices and holes Fitness requirements? : long-ish walk to the rockshelf from the carpark Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: rock shoes and falshlight or headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 20th June at Forresters Beach (Northern End) with Bill Ferguson

    North Forresters Beach

    Location Information Join us for Sunrise at the Northern End of Forresters Beach. Expect a sandy beach walk to a low rock shelf for great sunrise shots. Location features : Nice rocks only accessible during lower tides.  Rock shelf/beach/views north to Forresters headland. Hazards/Dangers : Usual seascape dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves Fitness requirements? : A medium […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 27th June at Avoca with Warwick Davis

    Avoca Beach Meet at Avoca Surf Club, Avoca, Australia

    Location Information A few showers predicted for Saturday so we have chosen a location relatively close to  a carpark.  You can stay close by or venture further on the rock shelf if you choose. Location features:  Rockpool, Beach, rock shelf, cave and small rock island a few minutes walk to the south. Hazards/Dangers:  Usual rock […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 4th July at Gravelly Beach with Bill Ferguson

    Gravelly Beach

    Location Information Location features: Beautiful rock shelf overlooking Norah Head Lighthouse.  Nice flow in the channel. Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, deep trenches & waves. Fitness requirements: A short walk down a steepish concrete path from the car park, a short section over an uneven step-down onto the rock shelf. Additional safety equipment require: Rock […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 4th July at Bilgola Beach with Andrew Porter

    Bilgola Beach

    Location Information Location features : Beach, Pool, Rockshelf. This is a low in-coming tide with only a slight swell, so access to the rockshelf should be pretty safe. Otherwise, compositions around the pool are popular. There is also an elevated viewpoint over the pool. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock hopping required to get onto the flat […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 4th July at Merewether Ocean Baths with Dave Baker

    Merewether Ocean Baths

    Location Information Location Information:  Merewether Ocean Baths Location features: Coastal swimming pools and rock platforms Hazards/Dangers: Local traffic hazards, uneven surfaces, rough rock surfaces and tidal wave conditions causing slippery rocks. Fitness requirements: Average Additional safety equipment required: Covered shoes/boots and Headlamps.   *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 11th July at South Turimetta Beach with Mark Godfrey

    South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

    Location Information Location features : beach and rock shelf Hazards/Dangers : slippery rocks and crevices Fitness requirements? : short steep-ish walk down to the beach Additional safety equipment required : head torch or flashlight, rock boots for the rockshelf *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, […]

  • NEWCASTLE SHOOT // Saturday 11th July at Stockton Breakwall with Terina Vale

    Stockton Breakwall Stockton, New South Wales, Australia

    Location Information Location features Breakwall with shipwreck, small cove and views across to Nobbys Lighthouse and Breakwall. Hazards/Dangers: Breakwall can be overtopped by waves at any time and trip hazards. Fitness requirements Low.  Around 10m level walk from car park to Breakwall (level concrete). Additional safety equipment required?: Covered shoes and torch. *Once you add […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 11th July at Davistown SUNSET with Linda

    Davistown

    Location Information Join us for sunset on the shores of Brisbane Water.  A few more clouds forecast at this stage for sunset than sunrise so fingers crossed.  Bring your own refreshments. Partners welcome. Location features:  Nice location for sunsets overlooking Brisbane Water.  Yachts and birdlife. Hazards/Dangers:  Relatively safe.  Watch for trip hazards when dark. Fitness […]