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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 – Saturday, June 11th at Nobbys Beach with Matthew Wickens

Nobbys Beach Pacific Drive, Port Macquarie, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Wide variety of features.  Large sandy beach.  Sand dunes.  Lighthouse.  Breakwall.  Rocks.  Historic buildings.  Picnic shelter that frames the lighthouse. Rising sun will line up with breakwater. Hazards/Dangers: Many trip hazards – use a torch.  Snakes inhabit the dunes – wear boots and take care in the dunes.  Freak waves can overtop the […]

South Shoot – Sunday 12th June at Windang Island with Troy Loveday

Windang Island

Location Information Location features: Rockshelf, beach and rusty wheels from old railway. Hazards/Dangers: The rockshelf can be slippery and contain holes/pools. Avoid approaching too close to the cliff as it may be unstable. Fitness requirements: There is a 10-15min walk to the shoot location from the carpark. Additional safety equipment required: A head-torch is recommended […]

North Shoot – June 18th at Bungan Beach with Graeme Gordon

Bungan

Location Information Location features: Beach,  Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: long/steep walk: Additional safety equipment required: 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 to the shoot […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 18 June – Catherine Hill Bay with Sam Wilson

Catherine Hill Bay Catherine Hill, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, historical coal loading pier. Hazards/Dangers: Usual hazards:  waves, trip and slip hazards. Fitness requirements: Short walk down stairs and along beach. Additional safety equipment required: Torch/Headlamp and rock shoes *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 […]

Southies Shoot – Coalcliff Rock Pools – 25th June with Murray Barnes

Coalcliff Patterson Rd Coalcliff, Coalcliff, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beautiful views of the beautiful Illawarra Escarpment, a black-sand beach, & inevitably, whales sluicing through the rock gutters to stomp our `flow' compositions. So, just another Southies shoot Hazards/Dangers: Deep rock gutters & holes in the rock-shelf. Slippery areas. Fitness requirements: Good levels of fitness & mobility. Additional safety equipment required: […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 25th June – Umina Point with Sam Wilson

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, torch *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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 25th June at McCarr’s Creek Reserve with Andrew Porter

McCarrs Creek Resrve MCCarrs Creek Road, Chruche Point, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features: Bush setting for a change. Mature Moreton Bay fig trees, waterway with possible mist on a clear morning, still water reflections, numerous boat racks : all make interesting subjects in soft light. Hazards/Dangers: Completely flat access from the car park. No dangers, provided you don't fall into the creek ! Additional […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 25th June at Blackalls Park with Terina Vale

Blackalls Park Blackalls Park, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features: Blackalls Park overlooking Fennell Bay.  Lakeside park with creek (Coffee Pot Creek), grass and trees.  Small private jetties, anchored boats and a multitude of dinghies in various states of disrepair. Hazards/Dangers: Duck droppings can make the jetties slippery. Caution near banks of lake and Coffee Pot Creek. Fitness requirements: Short walk to […]

North Shoot – Saturday 2nd July at North Newport with Mark Godfrey

North Newport

Location Information Location features: Rockshelf, Beach Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rockshelf, holes, cliff face Fitness requirements: Short walk from carpark to headland along a made path. Some rock hopping to get out to the shelf Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes or boots, torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 9th July at Turimetta Beach with Graeme Gordon

Turimetta Beach , Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach, Rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools Fitness requirements: Short walk, stairs Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights or 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 […]