Safety Policy

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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.
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.
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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 […]

SOUTH SHOOT – Saturday February 18th – Coalcliff Pool with Troy Loveday

Coalcliff Patterson Rd Coalcliff, Coalcliff, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf, swimming pool, beach, views of the Seacliff Bridge Hazards/Dangers: slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Reasonable with a short 5 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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 25th February at North Newport with Andrew Porter

North Newport

Location Information Location features : Low tide at this location offers opportunities to 'isolate' boulders in the surf and capture early morning sunlight on rock features. The rockshelf is flat at this low tide but there should be some flow at the edge of the reef. It should be possible to walk around the South […]

Central Coast Shoot – Sunday 26 Feb 2023 at Avoca Beach with Sam

Avoca Beach Meet at Avoca Surf Club, Avoca, Australia

Location Information   Location Information Location features: Rock shelf, rock pools, water flow, beach Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, potential swell Fitness requirements: Short walk to rock shelf Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, 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 automatically of […]

Newcastle Shoot – Sunday, 26th February at South Dudley Beach with Terina Vale

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

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 […]