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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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Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 26 February at Norah Head with Sam Wilson

Norah Head Lighthouse Central Coast, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, rock shelf, lighthouse Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf, holes, trip hazards, waves. N/A if shooting from up the top at the lighthouse. Fitness requirements: A small amount of stairs down to rock shelf from parking area. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes and torch a must if heading down to the beach/rocks. *Once […]

Sydney North Sunrise Shoot – Saturday 26th February – North Turimetta with Eric van Zeyl

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features: A fantastic rockshelf but will be narrower at this high tide. Usual opportunities to shoot the surf and sunrise, but the reverse view of Turimetta headland with reflections, is also very dramatic. Hazards/Dangers: Be careful on the slippery rockshelf with cracks & potholes. Although this is a very low tide, keep an eye […]

Southies Shoot – Malabar Ocean Pool – Saturday 26th February 2022 with Murray Barnes

Malabar Ocean Pool Bay Parade, Malabar, Sydney, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Low-standing Lap pool with ample flow image opportunities (alternately, you could go for a swim), wet rock-shelf & concrete pool surrounds. Excellent cafe Hazards/Dangers: Slippery areas and it will be high tide. Holes around the rock-shelf. Breaking waves washing through the shoot - it will be a wet-feet shoot. Over-spending at the […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 5th March at Shelly Beach with Linda.

Shelly Beach

******************EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY BE PRESENT ON DAY OF SHOOT****************** ************IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO TRAVEL IF CONDITIONS ARE STILL UNSAFE TO DO SO************ Location Information Location features: Beach and rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Usual rockshelf dangers. Concealed holes, slippery rocks, trip hazards, dangerous waves. Fitness requirements:  Short relatively flat walk from car park. Additional safety equipment required: […]

North Shoot – Saturday 5th March at Avalon Beach and Pool with Mark Godfrey

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

******************EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS MAY BE PRESENT ON DAY OF SHOOT****************** ************IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO TRAVEL IF CONDITIONS ARE STILL UNSAFE TO DO SO************ Location Information Location features: Beach, rock pool, rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Some rock hopping to get to the rock shelf but easy access to the pool and beach. Possible composition from on top of […]

North Shoot – Saturday 12th March at North Newport with Graeme Gordon

North Newport

Location Information Location features: Beach, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Average Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights/Headlamps *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 – Saturday 12th March at Somersby Falls with Debbie

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

Location Information Only 10% chance of rain forecast (at time of writing) which increases to 15% by 11am. Hopefully it will be a giant soft-box with lots of nice flow. If you don't have a National Parks pass you will have to pay for parking. Location features: Waterfalls/ferns and rocks. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, trip hazards, concealed […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 19th March at Dudley Beach (south end) 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 creates excellent reflections of the sunrise. 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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 19th at Bilgola with Mark Godfrey

Bilgola rockpool and beach The Serpentine, Bilgola Beach, Bilgola, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, Pool and Rock shelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, some holes and pools Fitness requirements: Short level walk to pool. Small amount of rock scrambling to get to the rock shelf Additional safety equipment required: If going out to the rock shelf – metal studded rock boots/ shoes, flashlight or head torch *Once you add […]

Southies Shoot – Coalcliff Rock Pools – 19th March with Murray Barnes

Coalcliff Patterson Rd Coalcliff, Coalcliff, Australia

Location Information Location features: The world's most beautiful rock pools, with deep rock-gutters offering the world's best flow images, plus the world's best rock-shelf at half-tide (nice !), with the world's most beautiful Escarpment as a back-drop. Plus, the world's best brekkie, in a special venue. If you attend 1 Southies shoot this year, make […]