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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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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 6th April at Mona Vale Pool with Andrew Porter

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features : A safe location for these conditions. Although we were at Mona Vale last month, this time will be different. The forecast predicts a possible East Coast Low pounding the coast with high winds and rain (on Friday). Combine this with a high (1.9m) tide (on Saturday) and a 2-4m swell, […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 6th April 2024 at Ironbark Falls with Debbie Iverach

Ironbark Falls

Location Information Location features: Waterfall, tree ferns and mossy rocks Hazards/Dangers: ******NOTE****** the track is overgrown and will be slippery after any rain. While only a short walk, good walking shoes/joggers are required. Keep a watch for leeches as Ironbark Falls is leech heaven! Rain gear recommended. Fitness requirements: Approx 500m downhill to the waterfall, […]

Newcastle Shoot : Saturday 13th April at Catherine Hill Bay with Terina Vale

Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill, Australia

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