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 https://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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  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 5th July at Black Swan Lake Teralba with Dave Baker

    Black Swan Lake, Teralba

    Location Information Location features: Waterbird and swamp wildlife, swamp and forest landscapes. Hazards/Dangers: Local traffic hazards, uneven surfaces, maybe slippery and access to swamp over guard rails. Must always remain behind the guard rail. Parking and turn around area available further down the road. Fitness requirements: Average. Additional safety equipment required: Covered shoes/waterproof boots and […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, July 5th at Somersby Falls with Ron Bonham

    Somersby Falls Somersby Falls Road, Somersby, New South Wales, Australia

                                                              ********PLEASE NOTE******** THIS SHOOT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO CLOSURE OF LOCATION   Location Information Location features: Waterfalls, fallen trees, forrest Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rocks […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, July 5th – Sunset at Long Jetty with Ron Bonham

    Long Jetty Tuggerah Parade, LONG JETTY, NSW

    Location Information Location features. Tuggerah Lake, several "long jettys", boat house. Hazards/Dangers. Uneven surface and holes in the foreshore Fitness requirements? Short flat walk from the car park Additional safety equipment required. Flash light, headlight *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 12th July 2025 at Forrester’s Beach with Bill Ferguson

    Forresters Beach , Australia

    Location Information Location features: Rock shelf/beach/views north to Forrester's head land Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves Fitness requirements? Moderate amount of walking on sand to this location. Additional safety equipment required: Bring a torch or headlamp and wear rock shoes if you're going onto the rock shelf *Once you add your name to attend the […]

  • North Shoot : Saturday 12th July at Palm Beach with Andrew Porter

    Palm Beach

    Location Information Location features : Sweeping view of Palm Beach all the way up to Barrenjoey Lighthouse. Pool and rockshelf. Hazards/Dangers : None around the beach and pool, but the rockshelf has gutters and gullies so you should take care. This is a mid tide rising with only a gentle swell, so there shouldn't be […]

  • North Shoot – Saturday 19th July – North Mona Vale with Mark Godfrey

    North Mona Vale

    Location Information Location features : Beach and Rock Shelf Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf with holes Fitness requirements? : 5 Min walk from cars to beach some rocks to negotiate to get out onto the rock shelf Additional safety equipment required : Rock shoes/ boots, flash light/ head torch *Once you add your name to […]

  • Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 19th July at Bouddi Coastal Walk with Linda.

    Location Information Bouddi Coastal Walk offers some unique views over beautiful rock shelves, board walk and  the tessellated pavement. The actual rock shelf can be accessed via Putty Beach but there is also a track from above which is probably easier in low light. Plenty of compositions from the walk way as well without going […]

  • Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 19th July at Moonee Beach with Terina Vale

    Moonee Beach Catherine Hill Bay, NSW, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Beach vista from both ends and rock platforms with many photographic opportunities. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf has uneven surfaces and holes.  The edge of the rock shelf is sudden and high, making exit from the water difficult.  Possibility of slippery surfaces. Fitness requirements: Moderate - a short street walk to beach access […]

  • Sydney North Shoot – Saturday, July 26th at North Newport Beach with Graeme Gordon

    North Newport

    Location Information Location features: Beach, Pool, Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Short walk Additional safety equipment required: 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 to the shoot […]

  • Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 2nd August at Avalon Beach and Pool with Mark Godfrey

    Avalon Beach and Pool Carpark behind Surf Club, Avalon, Australia

    Location Information Location features: Pool, Beach rock Shelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf, Low tide but swell is rising in the morning Fitness requirements: Short walk from Car park, easy access to rock shelf - swell permitting Additional safety equipment required: Flash Light/ Head torch, Rock boots *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, […]