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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 27th May at North Narrabeen Pools with Andrew Porter

Narrabeen Pool Carpark cnr Ocean Rd and Narrabeen Park Pde, Narrabeen, Australia

Location Information Location features : Wide-angle 'infinity' compositions of the large pools, plus the rockshelf on the far side with the North Narrabeen Gorge for good flow. We will meet before the official 'first light' because with a cloudless sky forecast there will be colour on the horizon very early. Good location for long exposures […]

Central Coast Shoot – Sunday 28th May, Sunset at Murray’s Beach with Linda.

Murray's Beach Shoreside Row, Murray's Beach, Australia

Location Information Location features:  Shoreline and jetty looking west across Lake Macquarie.  Birdlife in area for those who want to come a bit earlier. Hazards/Dangers:  Possible trip hazards and   being hooked by an overzealous fisher person.  Fitness requirements  Easy walk. Additional safety equipment required:  Rock shoes, torches *Once you add your name to attend the […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 3rd June at Nobbys Breakwall with Terina Vale

Newcastle Nobbys Beach

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 3 June at Nobbys Breakwall with Terina Vale Location Information Location features: Wide variety of features. Breakwall, rocks, large sandy beach, sand dunes, lighthouse and a working harbour. The sun will rise at the end of the breakwall. Hazards/Dangers: Many trip hazards – use a torch.  Snakes inhabit the dunes – wear […]

North Shoot – Saturday 3rd June at North Curl Curl with Jon Hawton

North Curl Curl

Location features: Pool and rock shelf. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be dangerous as you can’t see the waves coming. A moderate 1.8m swell is forecast, and this will be a high tide, so we should keep a watchful eye on the surf, particularly at this location because the height of the swell and rouge waves […]

CC Shoot – Saturday 2nd of June at Berkley Vale Twin Wharves with Donna Symonds

Berkeley Vale Panorama parade, Berkeley Vale, Australia

Location Information Location features Lake Views, Wharves Hazards/Dangers Can be slippery at edge of lake Fitness requirements? Flat even walk from carpark to wharves Additional safety equipment required Flashlight - ??  gum boots. rock boots *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you […]

Newcastle & Central Coast Combined Shoot – Saturday 10th June at Catherine Hill Bay with Terina Vale & Sam Wilson

Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill, Australia

Location Information Location features: Abandoned coal loading jetty.  Rock shelf.  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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 10th June at South Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach and a flat rock shelf, with a possible reverse sunrise on Turimetta Headland with reflections Hazards/Dangers: It’s a low tide, and with a slight swell forecast, so conditions should be calm. The rock shelf can be slippery with numerous potholes to watch out for. Fitness requirements: From the road there is a steep-ish […]

North Shoot – Saturday 17th June at Bobbin Head with Mark Godfrey

Bobbin Head Bobbin Head Rd &, Ku-Ring-Gai Chase Rd, Mount Colah, NSW

Location Information Location features: Bobbin Head is in Ku-ring-gai National Park and it is at the junction of Cockle and Cowan Creeks. While sunrise is at 6:58am the sun won't rise above the surrounding hills till about 8am. This is a new location hopefully we'll find some worthwhile images! Hazards/Dangers: No significant dangers. Bobbin Head […]

Central Coast Shoot – SUNDAY 18th JUNE at Forresters Beach with Linda.

Forresters Beach

Location Information Location features: Beach and rock shelf with views north to headland. Hazards/Dangers: Usual rockshelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, dangerous waves, possible landslides. Fitness requirements: Moderate walk to rock shelf and numerous stairs. Additional safety equipment required: Rock boots and headlamps. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link […]

SYDNEY NORTH SHOOT – SATURDAY JUNE 24th at Turimetta with Graeme Gordon

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Location Information Location features: rock shelf, dynamic headland Hazards/Dangers: holes in the reef along with the usual hazards with shooting of shooting seascapes Fitness requirements: e.g.short walk, stairs Additional safety equipment required: Flashlights rock boots *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to “Subscribe”, this will enable you […]