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.
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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 […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 17th September at Forresters Beach (North) with Linda.

North Forresters Beach

Location Information Location features: Nice rocks that are more visible at low tide. Hazards/Dangers:  Usual dangers:  slippery rocks, holes, trip hazards, dangerous waves. Fitness requirements:  Fair amount of stairs and 10 minute walk to rocks. Additional safety equipment required:  Torch and rock shoes. *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on […]

Southies Shoot – Cronulla Beach – Saturday 17th September with Murray Barnes

Cronulla Pool 143 Elouera Road, Cronulla, NSW, Australia

Location Information Location features: Cronulla is at it’s best when it’s just waking up. On this tide, there’ll be lots of exposed rock between the beach & the pools, offering good flow opportunities, plus ripple abstracts in the pool. Nice ! Hazards/Dangers: slippery surfaces around the pool, people asking you to take photos of them, […]

Test Shoot

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, Waterfall, 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 […]