Almost exactly three years ago, I caught the “Celestial Triangle” formed by Venus, Jupiter and a crescent moon early one morning. Earlier tonight, I managed to catch the gorgeous sight again, thanks to a tip-off in the Straits Times’ website which carried the news of this celestial event. As the sun set, I started to… Continue reading Rendezvous of Venus, Jupiter and the Moon
Tag: dusk
Moonrise, Moonset
On the way to Stadium Waterfront for an early morning shoot with my friend, Kit, I spotted the full moon low in the sky. I looked for a suitable foreground interest and took a few shots with various buildings in the foreground. It’s always better to shoot the moon during dusk or dawn as the… Continue reading Moonrise, Moonset
Singapore Sports Hub Open House and One Year Countdown to SEA Games 2015 Fireworks
On 27th June 2014, the Singapore Sports Hub held an open house to its facilities. The same day also marks a year to go to the SEA Games 2015. While I was disappointed that the grand dame of the Sports Hub, the rebuilt National Stadium isn’t open to the public (so much for “Open House”),… Continue reading Singapore Sports Hub Open House and One Year Countdown to SEA Games 2015 Fireworks
A Very Different Marina Bay
A little over 9 years ago, a group of photographers and myself got into a room at the Swissotel the Stamford to do a shoot of the skyline at a high vantage point. It was slightly hazy and overcast, but thankfully cleared up by the evening and we were able to get some decent night… Continue reading A Very Different Marina Bay
Moonset Over Marina Bay Sands
I was at Gardens by the Bay when I saw a crescent moon floating just above the Skypark of the building. Having brought along my Nikon 1 V1 and no tripod, I set the ISO to 1600 and snapped a couple of shots and it turned up pretty decently. It’s later when I checked a… Continue reading Moonset Over Marina Bay Sands
Singapore’s Chinatown At Dusk – Re-shooting An Old Shot
Many years ago, I took a photo of Chinatown from the Chinatown Food Centre at Smith Street on my Nikon Coolpix 950. It was a long exposure shot showing the “food street” along Smith Street as well as the iconic 3-storey shophouse in Chinatown. It was close to the Lunar New Year, and a night… Continue reading Singapore’s Chinatown At Dusk – Re-shooting An Old Shot
Perth Sunset
A few months ago, my Krisflyer points were expiring, so I decided to redeem a return ticket to the furthest place which my points will let me. This turned out to be Perth, Western Australia. I also asked a long time friend of mine, Clarence, who agreed to come along as well. The trip itself… Continue reading Perth Sunset