As we come to the end of year 2012, I thought I’d put up some of my favourite shots which I’ve taken in 2012. I did a similar post last year, and so I shall continue with the spirt of things. 🙂 The year started off with a rather bland and overcast day when I… Continue reading 2012 – Year In Photos
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Happy Birthday, Merlion!
15 September 2012 marks the 40th birthday of the Merlion – the mythical half-fish, half-lion statue which has since been one of the most recognisable icons of Singapore. Originally sculpted by Mr Lim Nang Seng in 1972, the 8m tall statue used to stand at the mouth of the Singapore River and was moved to… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Merlion!
Making the Best of the Situation II
It was the night of the opening ceremony of Singapore’s $600 million Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay on 12 Oct 2002. The media had mentioned that there will be spectacular fireworks for this event. A whole lot of photographers including myself have gathered at the Merlion Bridge early, pointing their cameras towards the Esplanade… Continue reading Making the Best of the Situation II
Early Morning Shoot at Merlion Park
Joined Kit and several other ClubSNAP members this morning. As I found out from an earlier trip, the waters are stiller in the early hours, resulting in near-perfect reflections. This is shot at about 6:30am, just before the Merlion water jet is turned on. Here’s a slightly tigher crop. As the day breaks, I decided… Continue reading Early Morning Shoot at Merlion Park