Photography

Month : Nov ‘08                                                Location : Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

Over 1000 species and 2,000 hybrids are now found in the Gardens’ collection, with about 600 species and hybrids on display. Every year, more vibrant and enduring hybrids are added on. So that all may admire and enjoy their diversity, richness and beauty, the National Orchid Garden now offers a permanent showcase, the largest display of tropical orchids in the world. – Singapore Botanic Gardens

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Month : Nov ‘08                                              Location : Singapore Botanic Garden, Singapore

Singapore Botanic Gardens, at its present site, was found in 1859 by an Agri-Horticultural Society. In 1874,  the maintenance of the site was handed over to the government. The Gardens’ first Director, Henry Nicholas Ridley, came to the Gardens in 1888 and worked tirelessly for the next 23 years to usher the Gardens into the twentieth century and its most productive period historically.

It was also during Ridley’s administration that Singapore’s national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, was discovered. An Armenian lady, Agnes Joaquim was in her garden when a new hybrid caught her attention. Thrilled with the beautiful discovery, she rushed to Ridley with the plant. Ridley confirmed that a new orchid hybrid, previously unknown to science and that flowered freely year round has been created.

Beginning in 1928, Professor Eric Holttum, Director of the Gardens from 1925 – 1949, set up laboratories and conducted the first experiments in orchid breeding and hybridisation. The results of these experiments, free flowering and hardy orchid hybrids laid the foundation for the multi-million dollar cut flower industry. Since then, outstanding hybrids have been cultivated in the Gardens and received recognition worldwide.   -  Singapore Botanic Gardens

For more information, please visit SBG website.

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Month : Nov ‘08                                                          Location : Henderson Waves, Singapore

Standing at 36m above the ground, this pedestrian bridge is the highest in Singapore. The bridge, which was officially opened on 10th May 2008,  is a connection between Telok Blangah Hill and Mount Faber Park. During the day, visitors will be able to enjoy the harbour view. And from 7pm to 2am, visitors will be able to see the bridge being lit up, and of course the night view..

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Month : Nov ‘08                                                                        Location : Expressway, Singapore

This week’s post is not a set like I always do.. This is where I test the shutter speed of my camera. I climbed the top of the overhead bridge that overlooked one of the expressways in Singapore, set up my tripod and wait.. The streaks of lights you see below were from the headlights of the cars zooming below..

Two-Way Expressway

Streaks Of Headlights

Streaks of Tail Lights

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Month : Nov ‘08                                                           Location : The Singapore Flyer, Singapore

This is also part of my first shootout and one of my first night shoots. The collection is nothing much except for the flyer itself and the little garden inside the flyer. The Singapore Flyer is one of the latest iconic symbol of Singapore and is the world’s largest observation wheel in the world. The flyer is located at Marina Promenade, a walking distance from Esplanade and Marina Square. Tickets are prices at $26.50 for adults and $13 for children. I went on it once during night time. For those who’re afraid of heights, not to worry.. It feels very safe inside, very stable. I’m afraid of heights too so it’s really fine. I just didn’t dare to step to the edge of the capsule.. My one advise though, if you have yet to try this, take a ride when the integrated resort (IR) is ready cos for now, there’s really nothing much to see except for cranes and constuction works… at night I mean.. Not sure about day time..

For more info about the Singapore Flyer, please visit their website here.

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