Sunset at Lorong Halus Wetland

Golden glow and pinkish sky over the Lorong  Halus Wetland bridge and Serangoon Reservoir

Yesterday, we had a beautiful sunset.

The landmark here is the red bridge that connects Lorong Halus Wetland to Punggol Promenade. Lots of wispy cirrus clouds which usually means lots of pinkish-red afterglow. To the left of the bridge, the light was a golden yellow while on the right side, pink reddish glow where the clouds were lit. Without a tripod, I was free to take many shots of the surrounding. The offset was the slightly grainy pictures but I would take that rather than blurry pictures.

A crescent moon was hovering over the clouds. If the sky is clear, may want to try your luck at photographing the stars.

Have a great weekend!

 

 

Photo Journey at Punggol Promenade, Serangoon Reservoir

Come join me as we journey at dawn along Punggol Promenade, passing through Serangoon Reservoir this morning.

Reddish Dawn at Serangoon Reservoir 6.35am 26/04/2014

It was very humid last night so I was expecting lots of mist this morning.  This was taken from the Halus Bridge. At this hour, the sky had a coral, reddish hue using the Sunset setting.

Serangoon Reservoir from Sunrise Bridge 6.42am 26/04/2014

Moving on to the Sunrise Bridge, this was the view this morning. Change the white balance setting to Tungsten because I like a bluish tone.

Crepuscular rays reflection at Serangoon Reservoir East Dam 6.47am 26/04/2014

Next stop, a closer look a the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam from the Nature Walk session of Punggol Promenade.

Lorong Halus forest reflection 6.47am 26/04/2014

Went further down to the river ledge and catch these scenes.

Lorong Halus Bridge 6.48am 26/04/2014

The opposite direction – a misty view of the Lorong Halus red bridge and forest reflection in the distance.

Close up of Serangoon Reservoir East Dam 6.50am 26/04/2014

A close up of the Serangoon reservoir East Dam – see through what was on the other side.

Dawn Reflection at Serangoon Reservoir 6.54am 26/04/2014

Cycle further down and this was the view today.

Pulau Serangoon or Coney Island Singapore 6.54am 26/04/2014

Closer look of Coney Island Singapore or Pulau Serangoon and its forest reflection.

Nature Walk Punggol Promenade heading to Punggol Beach 7.05am 26/04/2014

Reach the second bridge with an elevated view. At one end was this view looking towards Punggol Beach.

 

Misty view of Coney Island Singapore or Pulau Serangoon 7.06am 26/04/2014

Another view of Coney Island Singapore or Pulau Serangoon. The mist was so thick, could not see Pasir Gudang port from here.

Nature Walk Punggol Promenade Misty View 7.07am 26/04/2014

Here was the other view towards Serangoon Reservoir East Dam.

The day was getting brighter but humidity lingered. No view of the sun yet from this angle.

It is sunny now but cloudy. I am off for other events. Meanwhile, have a great weekend!

 

 

Misty Dawn at Serangoon Reservoir

Misty morning at Serangoon Reservoir with Lorong Halus Wetland on the horizon

Misty morning here is such a serene sight. Smooth water reflecting the beautiful sky.

The boardwalk, the red bridge, the river bank all creating leading lines. Many ways to compose a photograph.

This time round, an almost square format. The hardest thing to do – wake up so early. Try to be here by 6.20am. Light changes so fast and mist lingers without much movement around this hour. This was taken last year on 2 Nov 2013 at 6.31am.

In Apr and May, look out for a red dawn to light the morning. These are among the hottest months in Singapore – brazen heat and humidity during daytime then cool nights.

Let’s embrace the dawn and chase the sunrise!

 

Bird in Flight

Rapture flying over Serangoon Reservoir – click for bigger picture

Today, after the rain, the landscape was fresh and serene. The birds flew about chirping. Out of nowhere, this rapture swept from the left, sighting prey. Fascinating to watch it hunting. Initially looked like the rapture was catching fish. Turned out there was a smaller bird closer to the water and the rapture was hunting that little bird.

Flight of Freedom – click for bigger picture

Times like these, I really really wish for a good telephoto zoom lens.

A few months back, I saw a white featured eagle zooming and caught a big red fish in its claws at Sungei Pinang. Another time, I saw a hornbill flew by near the Sunrise Bridge. Just this morning at Changi Beach, at least three hornbills were yakking at the trees. Wonder what they were conversing about. 😉

So, there are plenty of wildlife in Singapore, despite the urban landscape. Just need to continue the conservation works and honour nature blessings.

 

Serangoon Reservoir Sunset

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!

 

Let’s Go for a Walk!

Would you come with me on a hike? It is early morning, mist lingers above the water, birds are chirping, sunlight is especially dazzling. Walk slowly for this view….

Walking path to the Serangoon East Dam and the Beach

Where? Walk of the Damn….oopps…wrong spelling.  The dam….you know…. the Serangoon East Dam and the coastline opposite. 😉

 

Peaceful Reflection

Serene morning at Serangoon Reservoir

Something serene, something green. Wherever you are in the world, good morning or evening!

Early morning is great for reflection especially near a river or reservoir. I always like this forest because the reflection looks so green and at times so surreal. The sun rises from behind this forest in the morning. Around 7.30 am plus, there is enough light to see the forest reflection.

In the afternoon around 4.30 pm, if the sky is blue, the water reflection looks bright green and blue in full sunshine. It is a matter of timing and good luck if the weather is cooperating. The difference between morning and afternoon – in the morning, there is a light mist – the scenery can look pretty surreal.

Forest photography – my objective for the next project. While I battle on with the flu bug, hope everyone take care of themselves. Have a great weekend!

 

Sunset Sequence at Serangoon Reservoir

For the most part, I had taken lots of sunrise pictures. Sunset photography – occasionally.

This is the sequence of sunset pictures taken while I was at the Serangoon Reservoir East Dam during the super moon evening this year. The left frame shows the Nature Walk section of Punggol Promenade while the right side shows the opposite edge of Coney Island Singapore. Watch how the light conditions change in a matter of minutes.

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Some days I was initially disappointed when I see the clouds – mostly grey sky. Just lingering for a few minutes more at one location can turn out to be the best decision ever. Composition wise, I prefer the vertical versions because the intense colours are much more highlighted. The next morning, the sunrise was indeed spectacular.

Have a great weekend and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all those celebrating!

 

Peaceful Reflection at Serangoon Reservoir

Sunrise at Serangoon Reservoir with Lorong Halus Wetland in the backgroud

Here is a sunrise collage of Serangoon Reservoir, taken at Punggol Promenade facing Lorong Halus Wetland.

In the early morning when the wind is still you see perfect reflections in the water. Very serene when there is mist and vibrant when a colourful sunrise radiates on the horizon. It is a great location for dawn and sunrise photography. Very peaceful with the sounds of birds chirping while waiting for the day to awaken.

There are many photos of these areas in this blog because this place is the gateway for my weekend trips when cycling to Punggol Beach, Pasir Ris Park or Changi Beach. It is also convenient that I can reach here within 10 minutes from my home.

So wherever you stay, I encourage you to explore your surroundings for pockets of nature and just chill out!

 

Neon Red Dawn Sunrise

Glowing red lights reflection at Serangoon Reservoir at Dawn, 3 minutes before Sunrise

It is really a lucky streak to have seen a red sunset and a red sunrise on consecutive days. Yesterday was a red sunrise. This morning, the light was even more spectacular. I call this neon red because the sky was really glowing with red lights. Taken at 6.54pm about 3 minutes before sunrise. The best colors usually comes about a few minutes before sunrise. Straight from the camera with no editing. I will attempt HDR blending modes one of these days. Focusing on silhouettes for the moment. Have a wonderful Sunday, everybody!