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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.
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.
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Newcastle Shoot – Sunday, 26th February at South Dudley Beach 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 […]

SOUTH (ILLAWARRA) SHOOT – Sunday 26th February – Little Austinmer Beach with Troy Loveday

Little Austinmer Headland Ave , Austinmere, Australia

Location Information Location features: This location is well known for its rock shelf, remnants of an old swimming pool and nearby beach. Hazards/Dangers: Parts of the rock shelf can be slippery and there are deep holes/pools in areas. Care must be taken close to the cliff as rockfalls can happen.  Extreme care should be taken […]

North Shoot – SATURDAY, MARCH 4th at Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair with Graeme Gordon

Mrs Macquries Chair

Location Information Location Information Location features: City and Harbour views Hazards/Dangers: None Fitness requirements: Short walk. Additional safety equipment required: 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 ** Safety By adding […]

CENTRAL COAST SHOOT – Redhead Beach – Sunday 5th March with Debbie Iverach

Redhead Beach

Location Information   Location features: Iconic shark tower with imposing red cliffs, broad beach and unusual rock formations. Hazards/Dangers: A large number of rocks have been exposed due to recent swells events. Rocks can fall from the cliff at any time.  Beware of crazy tractor drivers mowing the beach. Fitness requirements: Easy. Several stairs and around 30m of sand […]

North Shoot – Saturday 11th March at North Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

North Turrimetta

Location Information Location features: Beach and a flat rockshelf, with a possible reverse sunrise on Turimetta Headland with reflections Hazards/Dangers: It’s a low tide, and with a slight swell forecast, so conditions should be calm. The rockshelf can be slippery with numerous potholes to watch out for. Fitness requirements: From the road there is a steep-ish track down […]

SOUTH (ILLAWARRA) SHOOT – Saturday 11th March – Cathedral Rock (Kiama) with Troy Loveday

Cathedral Rocks

Location Information Location features: This location is well known for its rock shelf, rock features, a cave and beach Hazards/Dangers: Parts of the rock shelf can be slippery and there are deep holes/pools in areas. Care must be taken close to the cliff as rockfalls can happen.  Extreme care should be taken when out on […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 11th March at Terrigal Point with Sam

Terrigal Haven

Join us for a sunrise at Terrigal. This time we are going to the northern end of Terrigal rock shelf known as Terrigal Point. Access will be via the northern end of the Haven walking past the boat ramp. Tide will be low so this won’t be a problem. Location features: Rockshelf and views to […]

North Shoot – Saturday 18th March at Narrabeen Rock Pool with Mark Godfrey

Narrabeen Pool Carpark cnr Ocean Rd and Narrabeen Park Pde, Narrabeen, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock pool with wooden board walk. The rock shelf may not be accessible as it's a high tide. Hazards/Dangers: The surrounds of the pool can be slippery. If the rock shelf is accessible watch out for holes and crevices in the dark and rouge waves in particular. Fitness requirements: The rock pool is a […]

CENTRAL COAST SHOOT – Saturday, March 18th at Koolewong Marina with Donna

Koolewong 19 Brisbane Water Drive, Koolewong, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Jetty, Boats, Wharf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock area near wharf Fitness requirements: N/A Parking at shoot location Additional safety equipment required: Torch/Headlamp/Rockboots *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 ** […]

North Shoot – Saturday, March 25th – Long Reef with Graeme Gordon

Long Reef

Location Information   Location features: (rock shelf, dynamic headland) Hazards/Dangers: Holes in the reef along with the usual hazards with shooting of shooting seascapes Fitness requirements: 10-minute walk down headland path and steps. Additional safety equipment required: Flashlights, rock boots. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to […]