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, 29th August at Redhead Beach with Terina Vale

    Redhead Beach

    Location Information Location features:  Iconic shark tower with imposing red cliffs, broad beach and unusual rock formations. Hazards/Dangers: Rocks can fall from the cliff at any time.  Beware of crazy tractor drivers mowing the beach. Fitness requirements:  Easy.  Several stairs and around 30m of sand to reach the location. Additional safety equipment required:  Rock shoes, […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 29th August at South Turimetta Beach with Mark Godfrey

    South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Beach and rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf Fitness requirements: Moderate walk down steps to the beach Additional safety equipment required: Head-torch or flash light Rock boots for the rock shelf *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 12th September at Mona Vale Pool with Mark Godfrey

    Mona Vale Pool , Australia

    Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Pool, rock shelf and beach Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Slippery rock shelf Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): short walk to the pool from the carpark Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: tporch, rock boots for the […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 19th September at Long Reef with Jon Hawton

    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 […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 19th September 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 may fall […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 19th September at Spoon Bay with Warwick Davis

    Location Information Location features: Headland, beach and rock shelf. Hazards/Dangers: The usual seascape hazards of slippery rocks and rogue waves. Fitness requirements: A long steep slope back to car park albeit well paved. Additional safety equipment required: Headlamp and rock shoes required. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 26th Sept at Forresters Beach with Warwick Davis

    Location Information Location features: Beach, headland and a rock platform great for capturing ocean flows. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks and rogue wave action. Fitness requirements?: A number of stairs followed by a moderate distance across soft sand to shooting location. Additional safety equipment required: Headlamp and rock shoes recommended. *Once you add your name to attend […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 26th September at Newport Pool with Mark Godfrey

    Newport Pool Newport, Australia

    Location Information Location features : Beach, Pool Hazards/Dangers : Pool surrounds can be slippery Fitness requirements? : Level walk to the pool along the beach, might get wet feet to get to the pool Additional safety equipment required : torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 26th September, 2026 at Black Swan Lake Teralba with Dave Baker

    Black Swan Lake, Teralba

    Location Information Location Information:  Black Swan Lake and Old Cockle Creek Bridge. Location features: Swamp and dead tree veiws, nesting birds and redundant bridge supports. Hazards/Dangers: Local traffic hazards particularly near the rail bridge and pillar remnants, uneven surfaces with trip hazards, soft muddy ground and animal interactions. Fitness requirements: Average Additional safety equipment required: […]