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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Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 22nd July 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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 22nd July – Bilgola Beach and Pool with Mark Godfrey

Bilgola Beach

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Rock Pool, Rockshelf, Beach Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Rockshelf has many holes concealed by seaweed and can be slippery. Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Rock pool and beach are at the carpark. Some scrambling over rocks to get […]

SYDNEY WEST SUNSET SHOOT – Saturday 22nd July at Govetts Leap Lookout, Blackheath with Thom Wheeler

Govett's Leap , Australia

Location Information Location features: Fenced Lookouts. Main Gavottes Leap lookout at carpark, George Phillip Lookout about 400 mtrs north, and Bridal Veil Falls & Barrow Lookout about 700 mtrs to the south. Views of the valley towards the north with large east and west facing cliff faces. Hazards/Dangers: Some rough paths adjacent to and leading […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 29th July – North Curl Curl Rock Pool with Graeme Gordon

North Curl Curl

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, City views): Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, 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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 5th August 2023 – Avoca Beach with Sam

Avoca Beach Meet at Avoca Surf Club, Avoca, Australia

Location Information Location features: Rock shelf, rock pools, water flow, beach Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks, potential swell Fitness requirements: Short walk to rock shelf Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, 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 […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 5th August at Toronto Foreshore with Terina Vale

Toronto Toronto, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Lakescape, lake baths, moored boats, jetties, walking pathway, old railway station, streetscapes. Hazards/Dangers: Care to be taken if accessing a jetty and you should not access any private jetties, watch for trip hazards or uneven pathway. Fitness requirements: Easy fitness level, short flat walk. Additional safety equipment required: Torch, covered footware […]

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

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

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Beach, Pool, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Slippery rockshelf with crevices. Slippery pool surrounds Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Short walk from carpark to pool, good access to rockshelf past the pool Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock […]

North Shoot – Saturday 12th August – South Turimetta with Mark Godfrey

South Turrimetta Nsw, Australia

Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Beach, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Slippery rockshelf, holes etc Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Steps down to the beach, 5 min walk Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: Rockshoes/boots, flashlight or headlamp *Once you add your name […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 12 August – Lions Park Boat Ramp, Woy Woy with Sam

Woy Woy

Location Information Location features : Brisbane Water, Jetties, Boats, Pelicans! Hazards/Dangers : N/A Fitness requirements : Easy, flat, footpath - can walk as much or as little as you like Additional safety equipment required : Torch/Headlamp *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to “Subscribe”, this will enable […]

South (Illawarra) Shoot – Saturday 12th August at Wollongong’s Blue Mile with Troy Loveday

Wollongong Endeavour Drive, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features : This location is well known for the views of Wollongong’s Lighthouse, harbour, Continental Pool and sandy beach. Hazards/Dangers : Parts of the rockshelf can be slippery and there are deep holes/pools in areas. Extreme care should be taken when out on the rock platform in case of large waves that […]