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SUMMARY:Newcastle Shoot – Saturday 5th April at Chalky Beach\, Swansea Heads with Terina Vale
DESCRIPTION:Location features: \nWide range of features.  Sandy beach.  Rocky beach with vista across to Caves Beach.  Variety of rock shelves with canyons.  Exposed coal seams on headlands.  A marine sanctuary.  One of the most varied rock shelves in the Newcastle region. \nHazards/Dangers: \nRock shelf has very uneven surface with boulders and holes.  The edge of the rock shelf is sudden\, making exit from the water difficult.  Possibility of slippery surfaces. \nFitness requirements: \nSteep walk through soft sand and vegetation along path from car park to water’s edge.  Medium walk across uneven rock shelf with pools of water. \nAdditional safety equipment required: \nRock shoes a must.  You will require a flashlight for the walk in. \n*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 ** \nSafety \nBy 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/ \nThis 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. \nFocus 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. \nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 6:43 am \nSunrise: 7:08 am \nTide @ Sunrise: 1.0 m \nHigh tide: 2:42 am 1.7m \nLow tide: 9:55 am 0.6m \nSwell : 7:00 am 1.2 m – Slight \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Car park opposite 37 Pacific Drive\, Swansea Heads \nMeeting time: 6.15 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://goo.gl/maps/XTbVBgbvimfteRiX6 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Boffee Cafe\, 64 Caves Beach Rd\, Caves Beach \n Google Map link: https://goo.gl/maps/RmZSfRVwQwmdA5fj7 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/fqdxh1 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/24PXGi8 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2ieEfSJ \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/newcastle-shoot-saturday-5th-april-at-chalky-beach-swansea-heads-with-terina-vale/
LOCATION:Chalky Beach\, 37 Pacific Drive\, Swansea Heads\, New South Wales\, 2281\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:Sydney North Shoot – Saturday 5th April 2025 at Turimetta Beach with Jon Hawton
DESCRIPTION:Location Information \nLocation features : Beach and rockshelf with multiple inlets and compositions \nHazards/Dangers : Rockshelf is relatively flat but can be some clambering over rocks and can be slippery. It’s a falling tide but an “slight” (1.2m) swell is predicted\, so keep an eye on the surf. \nFitness requirements? : Short walk down to the beach and rockshelf. \nAdditional safety equipment required : Wear rock shoes on the rockshelf and carry a torch \nSafety\nBy 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/ \nThis 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. \nFocus 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. \nBy placing your name below your are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions \nFirst light: 6:44 am\nSunrise: 7:09 am\nTide @ Sunrise : 1.0 m\nHigh tide : 2:38 am 1.7 m\nLow tide : 9:54 am 0.6 m\nSwell : 7:00 am 1.2 m – “slight” @ 8 sec \nMeeting Place & Time \nMeeting place: Corner of Narrabeen Park Parade and Peal Pl.\nMeeting time : 6:30 am\nMeeting place – google map link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/85AFc28cABxu5Tqz8 \nBreakfast \nBreakfast location : The Sunrise Café\, Narrabeen Park Parade\nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nrXiSNBGtTFwGga88 \n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/sydney-north-shoot-saturday-5th-april-2025-at-turimetta-beach-with-jon-hawton/
LOCATION:Turimetta Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Saturday 12th April at Terrigal Skillion with Linda
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features:  Rock shelf and views of The Skillion. \nHazards/Dangers:  Usual hazards.  Concealed holes\, waves\, slippery rock shelf and rock falls. \nFitness requirements? Easy walk from car park.  You can also walk up track to the north \nAdditional safety equipment required Rock shoes\, torch. \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/\nThis 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.\nFocus 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.\nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5.49am \nSunrise: 6.14am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.4m \nLow tide : 1.49am 0.55m \nHigh tide : 7.50am 1.58m \nSwell : 0.8m 7.00am Light  8 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Carpark near The Skillion \nMeeting time: 5.15am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TcDLWqvYRcmfErXdA \nBreakfast\nTBA on morning. \nLinks to Location Images\nhttps://flic.kr/p/2hsM6uC \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2hsPMk8 \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2eMvjmz \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-saturday-12th-april-at-terrigal-skillion-with-linda/
LOCATION:Terrigal Skillion
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot // Saturday 12th April at Avalon Beach with Graeme Gordon
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features :\nBeach\, Pool & Rockshelf. Also a good view from the top of the headland if sunrise is a cracker – but be careful not to get too close to the edge ! \nHazards/Dangers :\nIt’s a rising 1.4m tide at sunrise\, although only a slight swell is forecast. Surf may be coming over the pool and restrict access to the rockshelf. The rockshelf can be slippery and some rock-hopping is required to get around to the southern side. Remember that the tide is still coming in\, so be sure of your return route to the pool area. \nFitness requirements? :\nThe beach and pool are just a short walk from the SLSC car park \nAdditional safety equipment required :\nBring a torch and please wear rock boots if you are going out onto the rockshelf. \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/\nThis 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.\nFocus 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.\nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5:49 am \nSunrise: 6:14 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.4 m \nHigh tide : 7:48 am 1.6 m \nLow tide : 1:47 am 0.6 m \nSwell : 6:00 am 0.8 m – Slight / @ 8.00 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place : Avalon Beach Surf Life Saving Club\, 558A Barrenjoey Rd\, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 \nMeeting time : 5.30 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B9Hdp4Hg6rpSf7U37 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Nourished Wholefood Cafe\, 17 Avalon Parade\, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fR3svqnnJz8xwb6Q7 \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-12th-april-at-avalon-beach-with-graeme-gordon/
LOCATION:Avalon Beach and Pool\, Carpark behind Surf Club\, Avalon\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday 19 April at North Mona Vale with Mark Godfrey
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features : Rock Shelf\, Beach \nHazards/Dangers : Slippery rock shelf\, holes\, crevices etc. Although it’s a low tide the swell is forecast to be ‘rough’ so extra care will be needed on the rock shelf. \nFitness requirements? : 5 min flat walk from the cars to the beach and when the rock shelf is fully accessible it’s a 10 min walk out onto it depending where you want to shoot or can get too safely. \nAdditional safety equipment required : Rock shoes/ boots for the rock shelf. Head torch or flashlight. \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/\nThis 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.\nFocus 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.\nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5:54 am \nSunrise: 6:20 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 0.7 m \nHigh tide : 12:31 pm 1.21 m \nLow tide : 6:40 am 0.67 m \nSwell : 7:00 am 2.5m – rough @ 13 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Corner of Basset St and Surfview Road\, Mona Vale \nMeeting time: 5:30 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TgjxXS5AmdLoMiVp7 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: The Brightside Cafe\, 1 Surfview Rd\, Mona Vale NSW 2103 \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/16GV6FFv61KcQpED7 \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-19-april-at-north-mona-vale-with-mark-godfrey/
LOCATION:North Mona Vale
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
ORGANIZER;CN="Mark Godfrey":MAILTO:mark.godfrey@bigpond.com
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Saturday 19th April at Gravelly Beach with Ron Bonham : THIS SHOOT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features: Rock Shelf\, channels\, water flow \nHazards/Dangers: Slippery rocks with some holes and uneven surfaces \nFitness requirements: A short walk from the car park on a paved path and then a small climb down to the rock shelf \nAdditional safety equipment: Required Rock shoes and headlight \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/\nThis 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.\nFocus 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.\nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5.53 am \nSunrise: 6.16 am \nTide @ Sunrise: 0.7 m \nHigh tide: 12.41 pm \nLow tide: 6.42 am \nSwell: 6.00 am  – Rough ESE 2.5 m @ 0.13 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Soldiers Beach Car Park \nMeeting time: 5.30 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Wf8H54MzD6Xrt5K46 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Lou’s Cafe\, 309 Main Rd\, Toukley. \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6RapJ23yTZ44MGgy5 \nLinks to Location Images\n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-saturday-19th-april-at-gravelly-beach-with-ron-bonham/
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20250426T054000
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SUMMARY:Central Coast Shoot - Saturday 26th April at Koolewong Waterfront Reserve with Linda
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLots of cloud around Saturday so fingers crossed for at least a moody sky.  There is a chance of rain so this location is good as cars will be close by in the event of a downpour. \nMy go to cafe is closed for long weekend so breakfast is TBA. \nLocation features: Views over Brisbane Water\, jetties and yachts. \nHazards/Dangers Minimal dangers: Rocks near retaining wall and possible trip hazards near water. Wharf possibly slippery. \nFitness requirements: Park at location. \nAdditional safety equipment required: Head torch. \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/ \nThis 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. \nFocus 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. \nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5.59 am \nSunrise: 6.25 am \nTide @ Sunrise: 0.8 m \nLow tide: 2.42am 0.2m \nHigh tide: 8.55am 1.16m \nSwell: N/A \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Koolewong Reserve Boat Ramp number 2 \nMeeting time:  5.40am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WTfbxPiaGmoM5rzg7 \nBreakfast\nTBA \nLinks to Location Images\nhttps://flic.kr/p/2iLKVed \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2gaF4HX \nhttps://flic.kr/p/2pMpzB1 \n  \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/central-coast-shoot-saturday-26th-april-at-koolewong-waterfront-reserve-with-linda/
LOCATION:Koolewong\, 19 Brisbane Water Drive\, Koolewong\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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SUMMARY:North Shoot - Saturday 26th April at Whale Beach with Andrew Porter
DESCRIPTION:Location Information\nLocation features : Beach\, pool and accessible rockshelf \nHazards/Dangers : It’s a 1.8m high tide with a moderate swell\, so watch the surf carefully on the rockshelf. Also beware gullies and potholes on the rockshelf. Beach and pool area have no real hazards ! \nFitness requirements? : short walk from the car park to the beach and pool. It takes about 10 minutes to walk the full length of the rockshelf. \nAdditional safety equipment required : Bring a torch and wear rock shoes if going onto the rockshelf \n*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 ** \nSafety\nBy 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/\nThis 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.\nFocus 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.\nBy placing your name below you are stating that you have read and understood the Focus Safety Policy Document. \nConditions\nFirst light: 5:59 am \nSunrise: 6:25 am \nTide @ Sunrise : 1.8 m \nHigh tide : 6:39 am 1.8 m \nLow tide : 12:31 am 0.5 m \nSwell : 6:00 am 1.6 m – Moderate @ 11 sec \nMeeting Place & Time\nMeeting place: Whale Beach car park\, southern end of The Strand\, off Whale Beach Road \nMeeting time: 5:45 am \nMeeting place – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/AcJiKU9VxVJo2xWK7 \nBreakfast\nBreakfast location: Cafe Relish\, 8/1 N Avalon Rd\, Avalon Beach NSW 2107 \nBreakfast – google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/B2yjaKfUhsNZVP726 \nLinks to Location Images\n \n \n \nShare this:
URL:https://focusphotographers.org/event/north-shoot-saturday-26th-april-at-whale-beach-with-andrew-porter/
LOCATION:Whale Beach\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Photo Shoots
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