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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 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 […]

SOUTH (ILLAWARRA) SHOOT – Sunday 26th February – Little Austinmer Beach with Troy Loveday

Little Austinmer Headland Ave , Austinmere, Australia

Location Information Location features: This location is well known for its rock shelf, remnants of an old swimming pool and nearby beach. Hazards/Dangers: Parts of the rock shelf can be slippery and there are deep holes/pools in areas. Care must be taken close to the cliff as rockfalls can happen.  Extreme care should be taken […]

North Shoot – SATURDAY, MARCH 4th at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair with Graeme Gordon

Mrs Macquries Chair

Location Information Location Information Location features: City and Harbour views Hazards/Dangers: None Fitness requirements: Short walk. Additional safety equipment required: Flashlights. *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 shoot ** Safety By adding […]

CENTRAL COAST SHOOT – Redhead Beach – Sunday 5th March with Debbie Iverach

Redhead Beach

Location Information   Location features: Iconic shark tower with imposing red cliffs, broad beach and unusual rock formations. Hazards/Dangers: A large number of rocks have been exposed due to recent swells events. 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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 11th March at North Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features: Beach and a flat rockshelf, 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 rockshelf can be slippery with numerous potholes to watch out for. Fitness requirements: From the road there is a steep-ish track down […]