We had a number of flash floods this morning because of the heavy downpour. In fact, there were a number of floods this year. So many conspiracy theories flying about on the internet forums. I am not here to speculate further. 😉 Just something to share that hopefully make you smile a little.
Steps to a Golden Sunrise
Yellow – the color of cheerfulness. So wherever you are in the world, whatever storm you face, wish you strength to carry on, positivity and peace in your life.
At the Punggol Waterway Fiesta on 23 October 2011, the Heartwave Wall was the center stage for the grand performances of the night. Let’s take a closer look at the features.
Boats carrying VIPS during Punggol Waterway Fiesta
Waterfall at the Heartwave Wall
These two photos were taken during the Punggol Waterway Fiesta. Punggol Waterway really looked romantic at night. The boats ferried the VIPS to the platform at the front of the Heartwave Wall. Then they walked through the waterfall underneath the staircases. That curtains of waterfall underneath the staircases are not always in operations. Maybe only during special events.
Day Scenery at Heartwave Wall, Punggol Waterway
Waterfalls along Heartwave Walll
A view of the Heartwave Wall during day time.Two rows of waterfalls cascade to the water. Climb up to the second level and have a closer look at the vertical garden landscaping. Do you notice the wavy structures? Maybe that is where the “heartwave” name come about.
Waterfalls at Heartwave Wall - left angle
Waterfalls at Heartwave Wall - right angle
A closer look at the waterfalls along the Heartwave Wall. They are really very cooling if you stand next to them. This is a great place to practice slow shutter speed in taking waterfall pictures. Always best to take a tripod along for such pictures. If not, practice handhold techniques constantly.
Technical specs for the waterfall pictures. Aperture : F22, Shutter Speed : 1/10 secs, ISO : 100, EV : +0.3 (because the wall was in shadows). Will experiment more later in the late afternoon when the sun is facing the Heartwave Wall instead of behind it in the morning.
Murals at Heartwave Wall, Punggol Waterway
Murals at Heartwave Wall, Punggol Waterway
These are two of the murals along the Heartwave Wall, in between the waterfalls. Each mural tells the story of Punggol, from its past history to the inception of Punggol 21. So take the time to read each mural while you are here.
Have a great time exploring Punggol Waterway with friends and family!
I was wondering what event is happening today at Punggol Beach. It turns out today is Plant-a-Tree Day.
Tents are set up at Punggol Promenade, in front of Popeye, along the tracks at Nature Walk of Punggol Promenade all the way to Punggol Jetty. Newly planted, the plants look young and green. If you want to take a look, come on and drop by here.
People participating in the Plant-a-Tree Day at Punggol Promenade, Serangoon Reservoir
This morning it rained slightly. Pictures taken after the rain.
Storm Clouds after the rain, a view of Lorong Halus Wetland
Sunrise at Lorong Halus Wetland
Sunrise over Coney Island
Have a great Saturday, everybody!
My favourite medium is black and white landscape. There is something about stripping all the colors and letting the contrast, shadows and light comes to life in black and white pictures.
While it is true sunlight is a key element in outdoor photography, other considerations like cloud patterns make a big difference in the outcome. My other favourite pass time is to watch clouds passing by. When I was little, I imagined all sorts of shapes and forms in the clouds formation. I still do to till day. 😉
I read many photography books and came across a book that identify all the different types of clouds like, jet stream, cloud corridors, cumulus and many more names I can’t recall.
Last Wednesday during Deepavali, we had the most awesome blue sky and clouds. Took photos both in color and black and white. One of the photo is shown here. A suggestion – if you are used to taking horizontal pictures, turn the camera vertically instead. Emphasize the skyline, see if there is any difference.
Have a great weekend! If you have any idea what is happening at Punggol Beach this weekend, do share!
Punggol Beach in Black and White
These pictures were taken yesterday morning. At around 10.30am, it was a hot day and at that angle, the camera was facing the sun. Maybe it was better to take monochrome pictures because for sure the pictures would be backlighted. The sun was shining right behind the clouds. Plenty of people fishing that day since it was high tide.
Coney Island in black and white
Coney Island taken with a green filter
Coney Island taken with a blue filter
There is a dam connecting Punggol Promenade at Punggol Beach to Coney Island. However there is a green fence there preventing entry. I saw a guy perching on the stone edges of the dam. The more agile may be able to cross the barrier and reach the stone steps at Coney Island by this route. Another longer way is to go via Lorong Halus Wetland, pass the green railing opposite Serangoon Reservoir East Dam and follow the shoreline to reach here.
There will be a nature track cutting through the central portion of Coney Island connecting the two dams. I have seen the tracks, no, it is not completed yet. It is meant to be rustic like the Nature Walk portion of Punggol Promenade with tracks made of soil and stones. Hear the sounds of birds, the rustle of casurina trees and other tropical trees and waves crashing nearby.
Hope you have lots of fun exploring the many nature parks connecting Punggol Beach, Punggol Waterway and Lorong Halus Wetland.
Related posts on Coney Island and surroundings
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Path to Serangoon Reservoir East Dam and Coney Island
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It is a glorious sunny day today at Punggol Beach.
Beautiful blue sky at Punggol Beach
High tide in the morning and low tide should be around 4pm today. Lots of people already in the early morning. Plenty of families and lots of people fishing at the Jetty and the Promenade.
Even though I am still feeling sick, decided that it is better to go out with my family and get some fresh air. Glad I am outdoors today. It is a beautiful day!
They are building tents at the Promenade. Heard there is an event this saturday. Not sure what it is, maybe the opening of Punggol Promenade? No idea, can’t find any info. If someone has some bit of news, please share.
Oh, the ice-cream lady was there. I recommend the big ice-cream corn. It may be expensive at S$3, but simply delicious! Have a try.
Happy Deepavali to those celebrating!
I arrived here around 5pm. Just in time to see the people running during the McDonald’s Run. Already so crowded at the entrance from Punggol Road. Get to see the kayaks paddling towards the suspension bridge and Ceremony site.
Row, row your kayak up to the ceremony site.....merrily....merrily......
Crossed over the Kelong Bridge because it was less crowded on the other side. Get to see up close the boats that ferry the Ministers and everybody to the platform in front of the Heartwave Wall. Not meant for the public then.
Boats all ready to fetch VIPs to the Heartwave Wall water platform
Kites flying while people continuously crossed the suspension bridge to the other side. The other side, kids played at the water fountains at the hilltop. Very nice and cooling.
Crossing the suspension bridge at Punggol Waterway
A low angle shot of the water fountains while the sky looked bright and blue.
A bright sunny day at Punggol Waterway
It actually rained for a short while before the night events. But it stopped and the show went on in grand style.
I hope we have more “entertainment events” here because this is a great venue where friends and family can enjoy nature and have a great time.
A view of Punggol Waterway Fiesta from the Arch Bridge
I will focus today’s posting on the night entertainment during the Official Opening of Punggol Waterway yesterday, aptly called Punggol Waterway Fiesta.
The Ministers, MPs, HDB Management and others arrived by boat to the platform in the water at the Heartwave Wall, walked through the water curtains and proceeded to the Ceremony site. Before the evening highlights, Glen Ong was the MC for the afternoon and Vivian Tan took over in the evening.
After the minister’s speech and the pouring of water into the waterway, the celebration began! Pyrotechnics in front of the ceremony site. Crash! Boom! Lights!
"Faery" Boat cruising in the water at the Punggol Waterway Fiesta
Lasers at the Heartwave started dancing and the sky was lighted with white flying balloons. From the right, a boat came by. On it was a faery angel in white. I just dubbed this the “faery” boat. This was the very boat that I noticed on saturday’s recce and called it “cute”. It was pretty. 😉
Night Performance at Punggol Waterway Fiesta
The lights turned to eerie red and then…..sounds of drums! Coming from the highest staircase. Rhythmic and colorful. Very nice.
And the grand finale started after this – fireworks! Two of the firework pictures were posted yesterday.
I will add more photos later as soon as this mush that passes for a brain starts thinking and concentrating. Good night for now. I am sleeping this fever away. Later tomorrow!
Did you come to the Punggol Waterway Fiesta today and have a good time? I certainly did. Lots of people. Nice to watch the fireworks and entertainment. Two pictures of the fireworks on display. It is dang hard to photograph fireworks without a tripod. 😉
I will post more pictures tomorrow. Hope everybody has a good time today!
Check out more pictures of the scenery at : http://sengkangbabies.blogspot.com/2011/10/punggol-waterway.html Thanks, Andy!
Crash! Boom! Fireworks! at Punggol Waterway Fiesta
Boom! Bang! Another fireworks!
Went for a recce of Punggol Waterway this morning. Tents all over the place. Grab some pictures of the activities. Will post more later after lunch. Have a great Saturday!
Punggol Waterway Fiesta - Ceremony Site & Viewing Area
All the water fountains are at full blast today. Lovely to see. Platforms on the water. Hmmm, I wonder what they are planning for tomorrow.
Heartwave Wall at Punggol Waterway
Take your time to stroll pass the Heartwave Wall and read each caption for every murals. I will do a focus blog on that later. Meanwhile, do you notice the staircases? A great elevated view of Punggol Waterway from up there. That squarish flat structure is a billboard. In front of it is a platform on the water. Maybe this is the place where the minister will make the speech and announced the official opening of Punggol Waterway while the billboard shows the live footage. I am just guessing.
The stage is set for Punggol Waterway Fiesta on 23 October 2011
At every staircase level, a platform with stage equipment like speakers and microphones have been set. So, performances to be seen from here? I am very curious. That transparent rooftop just below the staircase – will there be any water fountains flowing down as seen in the promotion picture here? We will see tomorrow. 🙂
Dawn at Punggol Waterway Boardwalk
This was taken at 6.26am from the Kelong Bridge. Don’t forget to participate in naming the bridges along the waterway. More details here. The lighted structure in the water on the left river bank is the Boardwalk – providing a closer view of the water. The rows of tents on the left side is the beginning of the Heritage area. Just walk further down and you will reach the Punggol Waterway Fiesta central area where the ceremony site is. There is no tents on the opposite river bank. So if you are cycling here and want to avoid the crush of people, you may want to cross over to the other side instead. Well actually there are tents on both river banks but not so many on this side of the river banks.
Have fun everybody! I will add more pictures later.
Update : More pictures uploaded now.
A View from the Kelong Bridge
There are boats there opposite the Boardwalk. Hmm, do you need to pay, a free ride or not meant for the public?
Water Fountains at Punggol Waterway
Well actually there are two billboards. I am very convinced now these will be the screens showing the live footage of speeches, performances, etc.
Boats under the Arch Bridge
More boats can be seen here under the arch bridge. I like the design. Cute.
Water Fountains at Punggol Waterway
Look at the purple color snakes or arms or whatever behind the water fountains. Interesting, eh? They look very different at various angles.
Spectacular Viewing Areas
This is the riverbank or the viewing areas opposite the Heartwave Wall. Temporary wooden steps have been built to take visitors from the top of the hilltop to the viewing area. At the top of the hill, there is also the LRT and a car-park. Limited space though.
Tents along the riverbanks
You can see the LRT in this picture. Look at the water fountains. For those going on the McDonald’s Run, take note of the water point stations.
Boat cruising in the water canals
Watch the ripples effect in the aftermath of the boat. Hopefully I get the chance to be on one of the boats.
Looking at the weather patterns, it has been raining in the afternoon. At times it rains in the evening. Bring along the umbrellas with you. Regardless of the weather, the show must go on as they say. Keep your fingers crossed. 😉
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