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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.
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Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 20th August at Norah Head Lighthouse with Sam Wilson

Norah Head Lighthouse Central Coast, Australia

Location Information Location features: Lighthouse, beach, rockshelf Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rockshelf Fitness requirements: Stairs to access beach and rockshelf. N/A if staying up at the lighthouse Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, torch/headlamp if heading down to beach/rockshelf *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on the link to Subscribe, this will enable you to be […]

Sydney North Shoot – Saturday August 20th – Long Reef with Graeme Gordon

Long Reef

Location Information Location features: Beach, Rockshelf, City views 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 […]

Southies Shoot – Austinmer Beach – Saturday 20th August with Murray Barnes

Austinmer

Location Information Location features: Pools, Swimmers, Whales, ample Parking, Cafes - we've got it all ! Hazards/Dangers: slippery areas, holes in the rock-shelf. Any photographers that choose to swim are requested to swim between the flags. Fitness requirements: It's flat. You can do it. Additional safety equipment required: Cleats or rock-shoes for the rock-shelf. *Once you add your […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 20th August 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 […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 27th August at South Dudley Beach with Terina Vale

Dudley Beach (south end) Dudley Beach Rd, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, City views): Rock shelf with canyons, blowholes and rock pools.  Large shallow pool creates excellent reflections of the sunrise. Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Slippery rock shelf.  The edge of the rock shelf is treacherous – crashing waves with few escape locations […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 27 August at Norah Head Lighthouse with Debbie Iverach

Norah Head Lighthouse Central Coast, Australia

Location Information Location features: Lighthouse, rock shelf, beach, water flow Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelves, trip hazards. High tide is at 8.20am - be aware of rough waves. Fitness requirements: Stairs to the beach, short walk to the lighthouse Additional safety equipment required:bRock shoes and head torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click […]

Central Coast Shoot at Shelly Beach CANCELLED Saturday 3rd September with Linda

Shelly Beach

!!!!!!!!!! SHOOT CANCELLED !!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER AND HAZARDOUS CONDTIONS THIS SHOOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!!!!!!!!! Location Information This location is ideal at low tide and reveals the beautiful rock shelf that isn’t always visible.  Rough swell predicted.  Location features: Beach and rock shelf Hazards/Dangers.  Usual dangers.  Slippery rocks, concealed holes, waves. Fitness requirements.  Easy […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 10th September at Redhead Beach with Terina Vale

Redhead

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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Avoca Beach – Saturday 10th September with Sam Wilson

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 […]

North Shoot – Saturday 10th September at Newport Pool with Mark Godfrey

Newport Pool Newport, Australia

Location Information Location features: Beach and Pool. Hazards/Dangers: There are some exposed rocks around the pool that can be slippery. The pool edges/ walls are slippery Fitness requirements: A short walk along the beach to the pool. Easy access to the beach and around the pool. Take extra care if venturing onto the rock shelf […]