Making of a Photograph: Part 7 – Shanghai Skyline from Opposite the Bund (China)
This photo was shot in Shanghai, China back in December 2017. To anyone visiting Shanghai, I’m sure they headed to “The Bund” (a.k.a. Waitan) to shoot the famous Pudong skyline featuring Oriental Pearl TV Tower and skyscrapers like World Financial Center, etc. I also tried shooting that famous skyline at blue hour, but didn’t quite …
Making of a Photograph: Part 6 – Singapore Skyline with Merlion
This is my most favourite version of Singapore skyline with “Merlion” (a mythical creature with a lion’s head and the body of a fish), which is probably among Singapore’s best-known landmarks. Normally, I’m a bit reluctant to come here (Merlion viewing platform) and shoot, as the place is always crowded with tourists, which makes it …
Photo of the Month (January 2023)
Photo of the Month (January 2023) Photographed on 17 January 2023 at Buddha Tooth Relic Temple (Singapore). POTM is back after skipping November and December 2022, as there wasn’t any worthy photo to post. 😅 In recent years, I came here to shoot the temple + cityscapes during Chinese New Year weeks, as the temple …
Making of a Photograph: Part 4 – Singapore Skyline from Esplanade
This is a signature view of Singapore photographed back in February 2019. I’ve shot this same view for uncountable times (probably between 50 and 100 times) so far, but this edition is my most favourite, although reflections of city lights are a bit weak. 😀 I have some other photos shot at the same spot …
Making of a Photograph: Part 2 – Marina Bay (Singapore)
This photo was shot at Gardens by the Bay East back in January 2017. 6 years on, I feel it’s still my personal best to date and the only photo that I’ve purchased a canvas print to hang on my wall. 😅 On that very day, the sky, the light, and reflections all came together …
Photo of the Month (October 2022)
Photo of the Month (October 2022) Photographed on 20 October 2022 at Esplanade (Singapore). This is the same place where I took my POTM for February, which is the front-runner for the best photo of 2022. I’ve always wanted to shoot 1 or 2mm wider here, but this is the widest I can go with …
Photo of the Month (September 2022)
Photo of the Month (September 2022) Photographed on 1 September 2022 at Esplanade (Singapore). I skipped POTM in August, as there wasn’t anything worthy of it. 😅 This is the first decent photo taken with Nikon Z 6II that I finally upgraded to last month!
Photo of the Month (July 2022)
Photo of the Month (July 2022) Photographed on 1 July 2022 at Benjamin Sheares Bridge (Singapore). This is the view opposite of the city centre. The road next to the river is my favourite bike path leading to Gardens by the Bay East and Marina Barrage. 😀
Photo of the Month (April 2022)
Photo of the Month (April 2022) Photographed on 21 April 2022 at Esplanade (Singapore). I skipped POTM in March, as there wasn’t any worthy photo. 😅 For April, I’ve got one that is a clear choice (to me)! For years, I always shot this Singapore CBD view in landscape orientation, but have recently started shooting …
Photo of the Month (February 2022)
Photo of the Month (February 2022) Photographed on 18 February 2022 at Esplanade (Singapore). I shot from this spot a number of times before, but all in landscape orientation, so this was the first time shooting vertically and quite liked it! 😃 In fact, although it’s still in February, I’d say that this photo will …