Serangoon Reservoir on a quiet Friday evening
A quiet evening at Serangoon Reservoir……
I was there on Friday evening. The birds were chirping, the water was still with the occasional ripples and the light slowly darkened to a soft golden glow in the distance.
It is rather crowded here during weekends, so if you want a quieter atmosphere, come during weekdays for a relaxing time. Enjoy the peace and quiet!
Have a great weekend!
Boat cruising along Serangoon Reservoir in front of Lorong Halus Wetland
Today, 24 March 2012, is Singapore World Water Day 2012. To celebrate the event, PUB organised various events around Singapore to create awareness and education about the importance of saving water.
For more information, visit PUB website at http://www.singaporeworldwaterday.com/
I was around Punggol Promenade at Punggol Waterway opposite Lorong Halus Wetland this morning and took some snapshots. The weather had been hazy for the past few days and today as well.
Quite a busy day along the nature parks in Singapore. Have a great weekend, everybody!
A big tent in front of Lorong Halus Wetland in celebration of Singapore World Water Day 2012
Cyclists and walkers on the red bridge on their way to Lorong Halus Wetland
Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir. Punggol Promenade/Punggol Waterway on the left, Lorong Halus Wetland on the right.
What a beautiful gorgeous sunrise we had today. Some mornings could be so magical. Technically, it was not yet sunrise since the official sunrise time was at about 7.13am. This picture was taken at 7.04am, so a red dawn seemed more appropriate. The red hue lasted less than 5 minutes. Minutes later, the color changed to a golden hue instead. No filter, no post processing. Just a little trim to make this a landscape panorama and that’s it.
Specs : F11, 1/5sec, ISO 100, -1.3EV, White Balance = Shade, Aperture Priority, Camera Setting = High Saturation. Taken with AF-S Nikkor 35mm lens. The good thing about this lens – it is much sharper than the kit lens. The down side is there is no Image Stabilizer, so either need a tripod or a steady support for sharp pictures.
Have a lovely weekend, everybody!
Kites at Sunset, Serangoon Reservoir
A Golden Sunset…….
Going through my achieve I came across this picture.
The sun was about to disappear behind the blocks of flat when the picture was taken. Such wispy trails of clouds we had that day. Just a golden glow, with no hints of red, purple or the twilight colors hours later.
I like to watch the kites against the sky riding on the air currents. More empty land are being used for new building and places for kite flying are getting smaller and smaller nowadays.
Don’t give up on your hobbies, boys! It is very liberating to watch those kites soaring high in daylight and at night time. I especially like the neon colors.
Hope you are having a great time during the weekends!
I bought a new camera today, Nikon D5100, and want to test the results in low light conditions. Haven’t even read the manual yet. Literally a test drive. Since this is a single focus lens, need to do a lot of walking instead of zooming in or out. Still grainy. Have not quite find the sweet spots. Will continue on testing during the weekends. Have a wonderful weekend, everybody!
Sunset at Serangoon Reservoir, Lorong Halus Wetland
Just a track back to an earlier post. This picture of Punggol Reservoir was posted a while back. It was taken near noon with a polarizer filter. Some days the weather is co-orperating and the light is on your side. Take a note of the circular design of the viewing platform. At that time, there was a barricade at the entrance – so no photos as yet taken from the platform point of view.
Circular Viewing Platform at Punggol Reservoir
As comparison, this picture was posted a few days ago taken around 10am with an ND filter.
Viewing Platform at Serangoon Reservoir
Same circular design for the viewing platform. Great for consistency. Did not have clear blue sky on that day unfortunately. The tree lines look a wee bit bare. Give them some years to provide some shade.
Well, hot weather and humidity is here again. Wear some sun protection or shades, bring along water and isotonic drink and take time to enjoy the scenery.
Have a great weekend!
Though it can be a struggle in the morning, I prefer to photograph sunrise rather than sunset at Lorong Halus Wetland. One reason – there is lesser crowd. Another – such a beautiful feeling to breathe in the cool air. The changing light is much more drastic in the early morning. Always good to have the camera ready.
Usually the sunrise can be seen from across the Serangoon Reservoir, on the trees edges and shoreline of the Lorong Halus Wetland.
This was taken about 6.50am.
Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir - taken from Punggol Promenade Riverside Walk
It was still dark and the sky darken shortly after taking this picture. It was like a torchlight had been switched off. Five minutes later, this scene came about.
A deeper sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir
Like a light had been turned on. The red hue stayed a wee bit longer this time.
At another morning, the sunrise was more a golden yellow than the red hue.
Golden Sunrise at Lorong Halus Wetland
But yesterday, it was a different story and completely opposite sunrise condition in the morning.
Instead of the golden or red hue coming from the direction of Lorong Halus Wetland, it came from the opposite direction – Punggol Waterway. This was about 7:00am.
Sunrise at Punggol Waterway
Even after lingering for a while, couldn’t see the sun at all. Just golden red clouds and the greyish blue clouds.
It is always a surprise and delight to photograph the scenes in this area. I never get bored because every single day is a different story.
As they say – find the light! Happy shooting!
The barricade is still there today next to the red bridge to Lorong Halus Wetland. Looks like construction works are still on-going and should be finished before 9 September 2011 in time for the CSC Walk @Punggol Promenade.
Ventured over the green fence today to have a closer look. Here are the pictures. Sand and cranes dotted the landscape along the Nature Walk route of Punggol Promenade as viewed from the shoreline of Coney Island, next to the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam. At the end of the stones shoreline, the purple morning glory plants grow in abundance along the sandy shoreline. Mimosa plants also grow along edges of the shoreline.
I wonder if the Nature/Rustic Park that will be opened in Coney Island will be at the other end of the shoreline, maybe nearer towards the Jetty Point side.
The other side view of Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
Coney Island stone edges from Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
Coney Island Greenery
Mimosa Plant
Morning Glory Plants along the sandy shoreline of Coney Island
Construction works on-going along Punggol Prominade Nature Walk
Related Posts on Coney Island & Punggol Promenade
Punggol Promenade : Jetty Point Walk to Riverside Walk
Recap on Singapore Coney Island
Exploring Coney Island, Singapore
Ever wondered what the sand looks like along the shoreline of the beach opposite Serangoon Reservoir East Dam? Not quite sure of the correct name for the beach yet. Serangoon Beach? Sungei Serangoon Beach? Will update once I get the correct info. Meanwhile….
Had a chance to wander around during low tide. Just walk along the stones on the right side of the shoreline opposite the dam and took some pictures. By the way, after the barrier on the stones edge, Pasir Ris Park Beach is right around the corner. It is not that far. As always, there were debris along the shorelines.
Have a closer look while you are there.
A look back at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam with Coney Island on the right
After the stones barrier is Pasir Ris Park Beach
Shallow Depth of Field of Sandy Beach
Views along the way to Serangoon Reservoir East Dam and Coney Island
This post is for anyone who has not been here before and wish to come here. The starting point is Lorong Halus Wetland. For various links and photos on Lorong Halus Wetland and how to get there, click here.
Facing the red bridge at Serangoon Reservoir, you see this view of the entrance to Lorong Halus Wetland.
Entrance to Lorong Halus Wetland facing the red bridge
If coming from Pasir Ris Farmway 3, you get this view when entering Lorong Halus Wetland. Turn right at the end of the road and go to the front entrance as shown in the above picture.
Lorong Halus Wetland on the right
Follow the gravel path as shown below. Easy to see which path because the path in the opposite direction is barricaded. Follow the river bank. Wear steady shoes as the gravel path is rather uneven and gets muddy after the rain.
Sunrise when birds are active
Gravel Path to Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
Early morning, birds are flying about and tiny flies dance in the air searching for food. The best part of early sunrise, there are lesser people about.
Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
Some mornings, the sunrise is simply spectacular.
The path back to Lorong Halus Wetland at sunrise
Mid morning at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam Path
These are favourite spots for birdwatchers. For those on bicycles, follow the reservoir edge and push the bike over the slight incline next to the fence. If you cross over further on the right side, there is a drain there. Be prepared to carry your bike across and be careful not to fall.
Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
After crossing the grass field, you see this tar road in front of the dam.
Road at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
The road leads to Pasir Ris. There is a barricade there. For those on bicycles, slide under or at the sides, then turn right to either return to Lorong Halus Wetland or back home to Pasir Ris and beyond.
Serangoon Reservoir East Dam
For those heading to Coney Island, follow the green railing to the end of the road and climb over.
Hope you find your way here. Have fun!
