Archives_2005_to_Present #182 – Country That Never Sleeps

Archives_2005_to_Present #182 – Country That Never Sleeps a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

A panorama stitch of 8 shots view from Marina Bay Sands Skypark. Weather was turning stormy and this was taken just before the arrival lightning sightings, signalling the near arrival of a thunderstorm. We are a country that never sleeps, full of light pollution. Sometimes, I just wish that there is a light free place in SG to see stars and the milky way, but alas, there is none. If u happen to know of such a place in SG, please share. Complete darkness in an area do not equate to conditions for stargazing, as the nearby lights can be so strong and overpowering that it lit up the skies within human range of sight. Sigh…

Archives_2005_to_Present #181 – Concrete Jungle

Archives_2005_to_Present #181 – Concrete Jungle a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

Another shot taken from the MBS Skypark. This shot simply shows how dense a concrete jungle Singapore is. Packed with HDBs and high rise amidst “forests” and the distant Indonesian mountains, this shot is a simple illustration of how packed and small country we are in.

Archives_2005_to_Present #180 – Top 3

Archives_2005_to_Present #180 – Top 3 a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

A shot taken from the MBS Skypark before a storm. It’s never easy to run a business and moreover survive in Singapore due to the intense competition we face. Lack of natural resources, we can only depend on trade and industries to drive our economy. This 3 skycrapers sort of resemble a podium for the top 3 in any competitions. But with dark clouds and a gloomy economic outlook coming, it’s really hard to predict the outcome in the near future.

Archives_2005_to_Present #179 – Eye over the City

Archives_2005_to_Present #179 – Eye over the City a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

A chance to go up the skydeck on top of the Marina Bay Sands. The weather was really gloomy the time I was up there in the afternoon. As the sun began to set in the evening, the colors started to be more prominent and in the centre of this panoramic shot, we can see the rain showering in some parts of the island. The clouds shape the colors of the sunset to become somewhat like an eye. I call this Eye on the City.

Archives_2005_to_Present #178 – The Rise of the Pot

Archives_2005_to_Present #178 – The Rise of the Pot a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

A sunrise at Changi Beach CP6 yet again. This time with a very good condition pot at dawn just before sunrise. The exposure was just right with the help of a 3 stop GND. The sand formations sort of complement the pot, giving it more depth and the colors gives the overall feel of the pot shouting for attention against the sunrise.

Archives_2005_to_Present #177 – King of All Rocks

Archives_2005_to_Present #177 – King of All Rocks a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

This lone rock in the background should be the king of rocks along CBW. Standing at a height of about 2.3meters against the waves and winds, its a sight that you wont miss while strolling along the boardwalk. This was a sunrise shot, which was not really a popular sunrise location as it’s backlitting the big rock. However, it gives it a sense of majesty as it leads all the rocks “out at low tide”.

Archives_2005_to_Present #176 – Emerging

Archives_2005_to_Present #176 – Emerging a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

The sunset in town was extremely vibrant. This sudden burst of orangy red cast onto the clouds against Central at Clarke Quay was a sight to see. Complement this scene with a boat emerging from under the bridge. I call this emerging. One – Emerging of the boat. Two – Emerging of the clouds against Central lit up by the sun.

Archives_2005_to_Present #175 – 2 Against 3

Archives_2005_to_Present #175 – 2 Against 3 a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

When do you ever see only 2 persons right at this location nowadays? Never! Ever since the opening of the MBS and with the influx of massive amount of tourists, this location is packed almost 24 hours everyday. Even at night, there would be a lot of people crowding around here. This is a panoramic stitch of 6 shots.

Archives_2005_to_Present #174 – Rise of The Decepticons

Archives_2005_to_Present #174 – Rise of The Decepticons a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

Taken on a peaceful morning sunrise from Esplanade. This panorama was taken before the palm of the MBS was completed. Coupled with the moon setting during dawn, I name this as the Rise of the Decepticons. Why? I never liked casinos as they destroy families of gambling addicts. This 3 towers are deceptive of the real intentions of what was behind. With the completion of the palm, the decepticons have taken over power from the autobots once again and evil shall rule. Lol…

Archives_2005_to_Present #173 – Sembawang Jetty at Dawn

Archives_2005_to_Present #173 – Sembawang Jetty at Dawn a photo by kuantoh on Flickr.

This shot was taken with a Nikon D700 in Singapore, 2010.

Not a regular sunrise hot spot for me. The area was littered with plastic bags and debris. Waters were not clear. Nevertheless, when all seems to be gone for this particular morning sunrise, the colors came out from background to lit up the day. Sembawang jetty is a hot spot for fishing and campers overnight. At low tide, this area do have a little bit of potential.