The 3.2 Shooter
I found this orange rose neglected at a corner near the exit of the Flower Dome at Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay. I was there to look at tulips (Tulipmania event from years ago), but was grossly disappointed. The scale of tulips on mass display did not wow me. Perhaps this attributed to frequent travels abroad and […]
A communal activity these pigeons seem to enjoy early in the morning… It does look rather fancy how they each took turns, two at a go, in a pretty civilized queue to rinse their feathers in water at a pond. Picture taken with the Nikon D800 and Zeiss Makro-Planar 100mm f/2 ZF lens.
I’ve always wondered how do lotuses and water lilies thrive in the murkiest of waters. They are to me a symbol of endurance, grace and purity. Some might say white water lilies look plain, the pink and purple ones look way more visually enthralling. I beg to differ. Look at how spotless the flower is […]
Lately I’ve been going to church on an almost daily basis after probably a 2-year break. I find it almost ironic that someone I know, who isn’t Catholic, is more eager to attend church than me. She probably loves this church more than I’ll ever do. Hmmm… I appreciate the Neo-Byzantine architecture but can’t help […]
It’s annoying to be caught in the rain while photographing outdoors. But as I review my shots taken after that terrible downpour on that faithful day, I can’t help but admire the glittery raindrops that roll off the petals of the orchids. The raindrops just make the flowers come alive, probably serving as a lifesaver […]
I wasn’t expecting to see ginger flowers blooming in the National Orchid Garden. Most people just walk past them, without bothering a second look. When you think of gingers, you usually think of the brownish dirt-covered rhizome root. In today’s modern times, not many of us get the chance to see the entire plant itself, […]
So I was down at the Botanic Garden, which just recently got its UNESCO world heritage site status (yawn.), and the place was filled with orchids. Literally bursting with one single family of flowers, no exaggeration. Well I was there shortly after Singapore’s National Day so no surprise how the place was decked out to […]
This mural seems pretty new, probably done to commemorate SG50. I’m unable to get any pings online on this mural or the artist(s) responsible for it. The mural depicts scenes of the past in Jalan Besar, which includes New World Amusement Park, heritage shophouses and transportation mode of yesteryears. The mural extends to merge with imagery associated […]
The Scarlet Skimmer, also known as crimson darter (sounds pretty superhero-y to me), is a species of dragonfly native to Southeast Asia. I saw plenty of these during my visits to the Singapore Botanic Garden… But not so often do I see one perched from a leaf right next to me. Picture taken with the […]
Once again I’m peeping into places I’m not supposed to… A warehouse somewhere in Jurong. Picture taken with Fujifilm X-T1 and the XF 35mm f/1.4R
It was a slow Saturday afternoon. I didn’t plan for anything much. I was walking aimlessly around the rooftop garden at Orchard Central when I chanced upon this sculpture by Victor Tan. This sculpture is part of a series of 5 figures contoured from steel wires, titled “The Stair, The Clouds and The Sky” that dot […]
A “point block” refers to a type of architectural design seen in public housing in Singapore. Not sure if this term is commonly used in architecture, or just one of the unique terms that Singapore’s Housing Development Board (HBD) has come up with. Such designs are prevalent among flats built in the late 60s up […]
Some hipsters like it rough… And that’s probably what brings them to Chye Seng Huat Hardware, the repurposed coffee joint. It’s nice seeing older buildings given a new lease of life instead of just getting demolished, as do many buildings in Singapore. The indoor dining area is pretty small, or at least felt that way when […]
Probably the saltiest fries I’ve ever had comes from Open Door Policy. The burger was posh but the garlic fries… I can’t forget the ridiculous amount of sodium added to it. On the whole ODP reminds me of one of the hipster cafes/restaurants seen aplenty in New York City. It’s cool that Singapore’s F&B scene […]
I recently revisited Windowsills Pies with my favorite food buddy HL and naturally ordered a slice each. I think these are white chocolate truffle pies, if memory serves me right. I like indoor cafes, you get shelter from bad weather and air-conditioning for the dastardly heat. We had lunch earlier at a semi-alfresco cafe earlier […]
Nothing beats the golden hues of light at sunset… The picture was captured after a rain at around 5pm in the National Orchid Garden. Who says you need strobes and flashes to creatively light your subjects? Nothing beats the flattering distribution of sunlight, unless ahem… The dastardly noon light. But even that is not entirely […]
I was at the Singapore Botanic Garden, photographing specifically orchids, as I usually do. I wasn’t expecting myself to shoot anything apart from flowers so I coupled my D800 with my macro lens along with my X-Pro1 (for anything else). On my way out of the garden, I caught sight of a kid feeding bread […]
Every time I’m down at Marina Bay with a camera, the weather plays foul on me. The sky was grey and overcast the day I took this shot too. Weather seems so finicky these days anyway. Well since the sky was of a dreary color, I decided to go along with that and capture the […]
Chunky cuts of french toast garnished with mixed berry compote fresh off the stove, sprinkled with some powdered sugar and mint leaves. If it wasn’t enough, it came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This brunch-dessert is one of the limited items of the brunch menu at Open Door Policy. Not sure how it […]
That’s a one-shot cold drip coffee from Drips Bakery Cafe served in a minimalist Bodum Pavina double-wall glass. Apparently this is the cafe’s house special. The drink sure seems pretty with the sun shining down from the skylight, creating that half under shade sunlight look. Alas it’s such a tiny cup my friend sipped her […]