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 http://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.
Location Information Location features : Bungan is a dark beach (no artificial lights). At this low tide the rock shelf at the southern end should be exposed, offering lots of different compositions. The sun is still rising to the north east at this time of year, which will illuminate the cliff wall to the south […]
Location features: Wide range of features. Sandy beach. 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 […]
Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): The guaranteed way to have sunny weather on the weekend - plan a waterfall shoot! Somersby Falls has recently opened after upgrades, features include waterfall, water flow, bushland, reflections and wildlife. Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools):deep holes, high cliffs, slippery […]
Location Information Location features: Sand Dunes, Freshwater Lagoon, Beach, Rockshelf, Nice Flow Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves. Fitness requirements: A short walk on a soft sand track around the sand dune to the lagoon. A further walk along the beach to rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch or headlamp […]
Location Information Location features : Beach and easily accessible rockshelf. No artificial light. Hazards/Dangers : Potentially slippery rockshelf. This is also a relatively high tide, but a gentle swell. Fitness requirements? : Short walk down to the beach Additional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if going onto the self. […]
Location Information Location features: Abandoned coal loading jetty. Rock shelves. Some caves. Beachscape. 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. 400m walk over sand and rocks with some large steps/ledges. Additional safety equipment required: Torch. Rock shoes […]
Location Information Location features : Large exposed rockshelf, views back to headland Hazards/Dangers : Areas of the shelf can be slippery, some crevasses and holes Fitness requirements? : 5-10min walk from carpark to rockshelf, 3-4min walk to the edge of the shelf Additional safety equipment required : Head torch/ flash light, rock boots/ shoes *Once […]
Location Information Location features : Cliff top walk, ocean pool with possible overflow, rockshelf at the back of the pool (may not be accessible if the swell is too high). Hazards/Dangers : It's a 2.4m swell, so there should be some flow over the pool. Fitness requirements? : A short cliff top walk followed by […]
Location Information Location features: Rock shelf with canyons, blowholes and rock pools. Large shallow pool for reflections, sweeping beachscape. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf. The edge of the rock shelf is treacherous – crashing waves with few escape locations if you get swept in. Fitness requirements: Moderate fitness, as quite a long walk from the car park (1,100m) over […]
Location Information Location features : Rock-strewn beach. Cliff headland and, if the low tide and swell allow, the flat outer reef. Possible reverse sunrise of the cliff headland with reflections. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping or paddling required to get onto the outer reef. Otherwise, no drama from the beach. Fitness requirements? : Steep path down […]
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