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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Mid North Coast – Saturday 16th April – Flagstaff Point (Rocks) with John Armytage & Sheila Wallace

Oxley Beach

Port Macquarie - Oxley Beach (Northern end) Location features: Beach, Rockshelf, Waterfall (Sometimes) Hazards/Dangers: Rock shoes are highly recommended on this slippery rock shelf. Similar to the link below with Spikes on the bottom. https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-clothing/mirage-rockhopper-boots/90173310?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=CjwKCAjwur-SBhB6EiwA5sKtjuIIrIf-Aj7RvHbLGE7BxGbAu3qflO0dHYPOX4-eCJnp2JHZOkRFvxoC16IQAvD_BwE Fitness requirement: Very easy Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Head Torch *Once you add your name to attend the shoot, please click on […]

Central Coast Shoot Saturday 16th April at Norah Head Lighthouse with Linda and Donna

Norah Head Lighthouse Central Coast, Australia

Join the Central Coast Crew this Easter at Norah Head Lighthouse. No rain predicted and a few clouds about.  If you don't wish to take the stairs down to the rockshelf you can stay in the grounds and shoot the lighthouse. Location features   Lighthouse, rockshelf and beach Hazards/Dangers  Usual rockshelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, trip hazards, […]

North Shoot – Saturday 16th April at Mona Vale Pool with Mark Godfrey

Mona Vale Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features: beach, pool, rock shelf. After the storms of the last week sand has been washed away to expose more rock than usual. Hazards/Dangers: Slippery rock shelf with holes and pool surrounds can be slippery Fitness requirements: Moderate/ light: the pool and rock shelf are only a short level walk from the carpark Additional safety […]

Newcastle Shoot – Saturday, 16th April at Merewether Ocean Baths with Terina Vale

Merewether Ocean Baths

Location Information Location features: Ocean pools with pump house and numbered diving blocks.  Surrounded by rock shelf and vista to Bar Beach. Hazards/Dangers: Concrete pool surround can be slippery. Rock shelf is slippery and uneven, and can be over-washed by waves. Tide will be high, so waves may be washing over the ocean side of the pool. Fitness […]

Southies Shoot – Saturday 16th April at Mahon Pool with Murray Barnes

Mahon Pool , Australia

Location Information Location features: After the dramatic shoot at Bombo Quarry, this should be a much more relaxed affair. No safety briefing by any big-big Bossy boots required. There's a pool, with good-looking sandstone cliffs everywhere. The entire area should be squeaky-clean after the swell & all the rain. Nice ! Hazards/Dangers: Uneven footing, slippery surfaces, holes […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 23 April 2022 at Forresters Beach with Sam Wilson

Forresters Beach , Australia

Location Information 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 Rock Shelf Fitness requirements? (e.g. long/steep walk, stairs): Approx 10min beach walk to rock shelf, stairs Additional safety equipment required (e.g. Rock shoes, Flashlights)?: Rock shoes and torch *Once you add your […]

North Shoot – Saturday 23rd April at Avalon Beach with Andrew Porter

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

Location Information Location features : Beach, pool and rockshelf Hazards/Dangers : Slippery rocks and some rock hopping to get onto the rockshelf Fitness requirements? : Short walk from the car park Additional safety equipment required : Please bring a torch and wear rock shoes if you are going onto the rockshelf *Once you add your […]

Central Coast Shoot – Saturday 30th april at Gravelly Beach (Near Soldiers Beach) with Linda

Gravelly Beach

Location Information Location features.  Beautiful rock shelf with "channels' and nice water flow.  Looks North to Norah Head Lighthouse. Hazards/Dangers.  Usual rock shelf dangers.  Slippery rocks, trip hazards, dangerous waves, concealed holes. Fitness requirements? Not a far walk to rock shelf but there is one steepish rock to navigate. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes […]

South Curl Curl with Graeme Gordon

South Curl Curl Pool Carpark off Carrington Pde, Curl Curl, Australia

Location Information Location features (e.g. Beach, Pool, Rockshelf, ): Hazards/Dangers (e.g. cliff top, slippery rock shelf, deep holes/pools): Fitness requirements? (e.g. short 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 notified […]

Gold Coast Shoot – Saturday 7th May at The Spit with David Haviland

The Spit, Gold Coast Seaworld Drive, Main Beach, Gold Coast, Qld, Australia

Location Information Location features: Shooting from beach or walkway to lighthouse. Easy access. Hazards/Dangers: Normal beach safety of watching waves but generally no dangers present. Fitness requirements: General fitness, about 500 metre walk from carpark on concrete path and then beach walking to preferred location. Additional safety equipment required: Rock shoes, Flashlights/Headlamp **Once you add your name to […]