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 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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 13th April – Long Reef with Mark Godfrey

Long Reef

Location Information Location features : Expansive rock shelf, beach, city views Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf, holes etc Fitness requirements? : 10-15 minutes walk to the rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required : Rock shoes/ boots for the rock shelf. Torch or headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on […]

Central Coast Shoot. Terrigal Point -Saturday 13th April with Ron Bonham

Terrigal Haven

Location Information Location features : Wide rock shelf featuring rock pools and views over the Pacific Ocean. Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rocks, holes and uneven sand and rock surface. Fitness requirements? : 10-15 minute walk from the Terrigal Haven Boat Ramp to the rock shelf. Depending on recent sand erosion, there maybe a few sand holes […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 20th April – Newport Pool with Jon Hawton

Newport Pool Newport, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach and Pool Hazards/Dangers: Edges of pool are slippery Fitness requirements: 5 min walk to pool along beach Additional safety equipment required: Headtorch / Flashlight. *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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 20th April at Birdie Beach, Wybung with Bill Ferguson

Birdie Beach

Location Information   Location features: Sand Dunes, Freshwater Lagoon, Beach, Rockshelf, Nice Flow   Hazards/Dangers: Usual dangers, slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves.   Fitness requirements: A short walk on a soft sand track around the sand dune to the lagoon. A further walk along  the beach to rock shelf.   Additional safety equipment required: Bring […]

North Shoot – Saturday 27 April at North Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features : Rock shelf, beach Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf with holes and pools, incoming tide Fitness requirements? : Short steep-ish walk down to beach, longer walk along rock shelf to far end, some rock scrambling Additional safety equipment required : Headlamp or torch, rock shoes/boots *Once you add your name to […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 27th April 2024 at Umina Point with Sam

Umina Point Berrima Crescent, Umina, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery Rockshelf. Off leash area for dogs Fitness requirements: Easy short walk Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes if planning on going on shelf, 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 any changes to […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 27th April at Dudley Beach (south side) 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 […]