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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.
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North Shoot – Saturday 28th January at Bilgola Beach & Rock Pool and Shelf with Mark Godfrey

Bilgola rockpool and beach The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, Pool, and Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, some holes, and pools Fitness requirements? Short level walk to pool. Small amount of rock scrambling to get to the rock shelf Additional safety equipment required: If going out to the rock shelf – metal studded rock boots/ shoes, flashlight, or head torch […]

Newcastle Shoot – Sunday 29th January at Newcastle Nobbys Beach with Terina Vale

Newcastle Nobbys Beach

Location Information Location features: Wide variety of features.  Large sandy beach.  Sand dunes.  Lighthouse.  Breakwall.  Rocks.  Historic buildings.  Picnic shelter that frames the lighthouse. Hazards/Dangers: Many trip hazards – use a torch.  Snakes inhabit the dunes – wear boots and take care in the dunes.  Freak waves can overtop the breakwall.  Cliffs are unstable – […]

NORTH SHOOT – NOW CANCELLED- Saturday February 4th – South Curl Curl Ocean Pool with Graeme Gordon

South Curl Curl Pool Carpark off Carrington Pde, Curl Curl, Australia

PLEASE NOTE: UNFORTUNATELY THIS SHOOT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES.  Location Information Location features: Beach, Pool, Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Just a short walk Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link […]

NORTH SHOOT – Saturday, February 4th at South Turimetta with Graeme Gordon

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

  Come with Graeme to shoot this iconic ever-changing location with no shortage of comps. So with clear skies on the forecast, it’s all about capturing the light.   Location Information Location features: Beach, Pool, Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Just a short walk Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights *Once you add […]

South Shoot – Saturday February 4th at Wollongong Lighthouse with Troy Loveday

Wollongong Endeavour Drive, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: This location combines a large rockshelf with the remains of a sea pool and views towards the Wollongong Lighthouse on Flagstaff Hill. Hazards/Dangers: Parts of the rockshelf can have slippery and sharp rocks and the occasional rogue wave. Fitness requirements: There is a steep descent down to the rockshelf from the […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, February 11th at South Merewether to Burwood Beach with Terina Vale

Location Information Location features: dunes:  Rock pools, ocean gullies, sandy beach, looking back to the ocean baths or the other way to Burwood Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery and uneven rock shelf, trip hazards.  Rocks may fall from cliff, deep holes, waves wash into and above the gullies. Fitness requirements: Average. Mostly flat walk past Merewether Baths […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 11th February at Toowoon Bay Beach with Debbie Iverach

toowoon bay

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf, beach Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks Fitness requirements: Short walk on sand and rocks Additional safety equipment required: Head torch and rock shoes *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be notified automatically of any changes to the […]

North Shoot – Saturday 11th February at Long Reef with Mark Godfrey

Long Reef

Location Information Location features: Large rockshelf, reflections Hazards/Dangers: Rockshelf can be slippery, outer shelf with holes etc Fitness requirements: A 10 minute walk to rockshelf, some stairs Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes and torch/ headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be notified […]

SOUTH SHOOT – Saturday February 11th – Werri Beach with Troy Loveday

Werri Beach Pacific Avenue, Werri Beach, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Reasonable with a short 10-minute walk from the carpark Additional safety equipment required: Bring good rock shoes, Head torch or a flashlight *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to “Subscribe”, this will enable […]

NORTH SHOOT – Saturday 18th February at Mona Vale Pool with SONY Australia and Thom Wheeler

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Today we will be joined by Focus Sponsor, SONY Australia, who will bring a range of cameras and lenses for you to try, including the new SONY A7RV high performance mirrorless camera. Aris Suwirto from Spectrum Camera House, Brookvale, will also be on hand to offer some exclusive discounted prices. There will be additional opportunities […]