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.


Views Navigation

Shoot Views Navigation

Today

North Shoot – Saturday 24th February at North Mona Vale with Andrew Porter

North Mona Vale

Location Information Location features : Beach and rock shelf with good flow over boulders. Hazards/Dangers : Some rock-hopping to get onto the rockshelf. This is an in-coming tide with a rising 2m swell, so don't get too close to the surf. Fitness requirements? : Short walk to the beach and onto the rockshelf. Additional safety […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 24th February at Pearl Beach with Debbie Iverach

Pearl Beach

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Rock shelf, beach, ocean pool Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): rough waves, deep holes, slippery rocks Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): short walk to rock shelf from car park Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: rock shoes […]

North Shoot – Saturday 2nd March – South Bungan Beach with Mark Godfrey

South Bungan Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Beach and rock shelf. Bungan is a 'dark' beach as there is almost no light shining onto the beach at the southern end (there's a surf club at the northern end). Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): The rock shelf has […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday, 2nd March at Avoca Beach with Sam Wilson

Avoca Beach Meet at Avoca Surf Club, Avoca, Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Beach, rockpool, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Usual rockshelf dangers, dangerous waves, concealed holes, slip hazards, unstable cliff. Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Easy walk to rock shelf. Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: Rock shoes,  […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 2nd March at Caves Beach with Terina Vale

Caves Beach

Location Information Location features: Large deep cave, with several smaller caves. Rock platform with interesting rocks below cliff, accessed via back of main cave. Please be mindful of other photographers and avoid leaving footprints across the entrance to the cave. Hazards/Dangers: Rock shelf can be slippery. Limited headroom in the cave, so watch your head. Rocks may fall […]

SYDNEY CITY URBAN SHOOT – Saturday, 2nd March with Thom Wheeler

Sydney City Urban Shoot

PLEASE NOTE: SHOOT CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF NUMBERS   Location Information   Sydney City seems to be somewhat back to its eclectic self post Covid, so think it's time to get back out there and capture her vibrance, emotion and energy. We will start at the decadent QVB Building, then stroll towards Circular Quay […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 9th March 2024 at North Avoca with Debbie Ivereach

North Avoca Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features : Beach, rock shelf, water flow Hazards/Dangers : Deep holes, slippery rocks and rough waves. As it is close to high tide, so extra care should be taken on the rock shelf at North Avoca. Fitness requirements? : short walk from car park Additional safety equipment required : head torch and […]

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 […]