Storm Clouds and a Rainbow

May is a good month for watching those storm clouds in Singapore. See how those cumulonimbus clouds form, change shapes, merge or simply dissipate are quite breathtaking.

Here are my photo adventure of watching those clouds yesterday.

From the middle section of Punggol Beach, on that red bridge, came across this view.

Punggol Beach with cumulonimbus clouds on the west horizon on 2 May 2014 7.21am

See that thunderstorm signboard? Yes, storms are very frequent here. This section only has one small shelter in the middle. Further up is the Marina Country Club. A bicycle comes very handy when you have to dash for cover.

By the way, the forest on the left side had been cut down to make way for more development. That is for another posting on another day.

Cycled further up and saw the storm clouds on another perspective.

Columns of raising cumulonimbus clouds in the distance on 2 May 2014 7.24am

Passed by the Marina Country Club, crossed the road and saw the storm clouds reflection at Punggol Reservoir.

Cumulonimbus clouds reflection at Punggol Reservoir on 2 May 2015 7.45am

The flats in the distance looked so small in comparison to the storm clouds.

After this view, I took a break and photographed flowers at the small garden there. Next instance when I looked up, hey, a rainbow!

A rainbow at Punggol Reservoir on 2 May 2014 8.31am

A very faint rainbow but always nice to see one. That gigantic cumulonimbus clouds had changed shape again.

Vertical panorama of rainbow and storm clouds on 2 May 2014 8.31am

A close up of the rainbow.

Rainbow at Punggol Reservoir on 2 May 2014 8.31am

At this time, two boats came upstream. They split direction at this point. One turned left and this happen to be my favourite photo on that day. I waited for the boat to come into the frame, then, Snap!

Boat at Punggol Reservoir on 2 May 2014 8.34am

The other boat moved further upstream.

Boat moving upstream at Punggol Reservoir on 2 May 2014 8.35am

Some of the storm clouds seemed to have grown smaller. Hmm, I guess no thunderstorm on that morning.

Changing shapes of storm clouds on 2 May 2014 8.36am

But it did rained later on. It is so amazing watching these clouds form, re-shape, merging and at times disengaging. I could stare at them for hours.

Here is an old posting on storms clouds posted in May 2012 North Eastern Riverine Loop (NERL) – Thunderstorm Warnings

It is thunderstorm season now. Get those cameras ready!  Have a great weekend!

 

Punggol Reservoir Dam at Night

The weather forecast was rain and thunderstorm in the late evening. By the time I exited the MRT, the sky was dark, the ground was wet but no rain. I guess the thunderstorm had passed for now. The best part, only one or two people jogging or walking in the park. Woohoo, I had the place to myself for the most part. That was around 7pm. Later in the evening, I did see more people coming by. Unfortunately the water cannons at the top of the hill was not functioning tonight.

Meanwhile, featuring the Punggol Reservoir Dam night view. Taken around 7.22pm, 7.26pm and 7.31pm.

Punggol Reservoir Dam taken from the Jewel Bridge at Punggol Waterway

Night Landscape at Punggol Reservoir Dam

Lights Reflection at Punggol Reservoir Dam

The sky was not in total darkness. White storm clouds lingered on the low horizon. Expect to see passing rain tomorrow. So bring that umbrellas wherever you go. In the last picture, those blurs were traffic movement. On a friday night, quite a number of vehicular movement travelling at top speed. Get that traffic lights functioning soon, before 2012 please.

The weekend is here! If you have time, check out the Christmas Light Up. I will cover on that next week on a weekday when there is less crowded. Happy holidays!

 

Pulau Punggol Timor

Pulau Punggol Timor is the island facing the Punggol Marina Country Club. It is now connected by the Punggol Reservoir Dam though there is no access to this island. At the end of the road, there is a gate – no entrance for visitors.

Just enjoy the pictures from the surroundings for now. Check out the views while walking, jogging or cycling on the Punggol Park Connector Network to Punggol Beach.

Sunset at Pulau Punggol Timor

Punggol Reservoir Dam connected to Pulau Punggol Timor

Trees on Pulau Punggol Timor opposite Punggol Reservoir Dam

Pulau Punggol Timor as viewed from Punggol PCN

Mid morning view of Pulau Punggol Timor from Punggol Marina Country Club