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 http://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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North Shoot – Saturday 9th March at Mona Vale Pool with Andrew Porter

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach and ocean pool. It's a high tide rising (1.8m) so there should be some flow over the pool - ideal for long exposures. Swell is also very gentle, so it might be possible to access the rockshelf at the back of the pool. The pool is also a good […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 16th March at Soldiers Beach with Sam Wilson

Gravelly Beach

Location Information Location features: Beautiful rockshelf with views over Norah Head Hazards/Dangers. Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves, trip hazards, land slides. Fitness requirements:  Easy walk to rock shelf with one steep part on the rocks. Additional safety equipment required: Head lamp and rock shoes required. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 16th March at Zenith Beach with Terina Vale

Zenith Beach Shoal Bay, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rocky shoreline looking along beautiful beach towards Mt Tomaree or other side towards Box Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Trip hazards on rocks.  Waves may suddenly break onto rocks. Fitness requirements: Moderate.  350m walk across sand dune to reach shooting location from the car park. Additional safety equipment required: Torch.  Rock shoes if accessing […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, 16th March at Turimetta with Jon Hawton

Turimetta Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Rockshelf): Hazards/Dangers: (e.g, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools) Fitness requirements: (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs) Additional safety equipment required: (e.g. Rock shoes, 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 […]

Introduction to Seascape & Landscape Photography – South Turimetta Beach – Saturday, March 16th with Graeme Gordon

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Focus is keen to provide a two-hour Introduction to Landscape Photography session. It is hoped this will provide you the opportunity to ask all the hard questions while putting into practice your new knowledge and build your confidence to enhance your photography experience. Location Information Location name: Turimetta Beach Location features: Beach & rock platform […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 23rd March at The Entrance Ocean Baths with Sam

The Entrance Ocean baths

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Hazards/Dangers: Beach, Ocean Baths, Shark Tower Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Easy short walk Additional safety equipment required: Headlamp or torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be […]

North Shoot – Saturday 23rd March at Whale Beach with Andrew Porter

Whale Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, pool and rockshelf. Tide and swell conditions are not ideal for this location (you normally need a bit more of both for the best flow). But there are still compositions to be found. Hazards/Dangers : The tide is rising and random waves can crash over the rockshelf. Watch the […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 23rd March at Pirrita Island with Terina Vale

Pirrita Island Swansea, Australia

Location Information Location features: Lakescape, vista across the lake, can walk a little way out on the lake (with the right shoes), trees in the water, walkway. A great location for long exposure photography. Hazards/Dangers: Lake is fairly shallow but would recommend gumboots if accessing the water, lakebed is uneven, walkers Fitness requirements: Easy Additional […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 30th March at Putty Beach with Bill Ferguson

Putty Beach

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf, rock pools, beautiful, tessellated rock features, water flow, beach Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves. Fitness requirements: A short walk to rock shelf across sand. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you're going onto the rock shelf. *Once you add your […]

North Shoot – Saturday 30th March – Church Point Dinghies with Mark Godfrey

Church Point Church Point, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features : Sand flats with dinghies and Mangroves, small crabs and maybe some bird life. The dinghies' owners have been ordered to remove them, so they won't be there for long. Hazards/Dangers : No significant hazards but there may be sharp shells and oysters under the sand. Fitness requirements? : The location […]