Camera, get set…..Shoot!

This is what I think of when I look at this picture “Camera, get set….Shoot!”.

ION Orchard

It was almost 7.30pm today and the lights had not darken yet. All thoses photographers getting their cameras ready and aiming at the shopping mall – ION Orchard – quite a tourist attraction here in Orchard Road. Wait till christmas and the whole street are lighted on their best display.

Anyway, from monday to wednesday, it is not so crowded on the streets. Come the weekends, hard to get the best spot at this location. I was there at the back, against the railing and had a nice view of all the actions in front.

Catch you on the next post.

 

Ceilings Architecture : Shopping Malls

Today’s theme : ceiling architecture, notably of shopping malls.

Here is a collection of ceiling photos taken over several months in various shopping malls in Singapore.

1. ION Orchard

Designed by leading architecture firm Benoy.

ION Orchard ceiling architecture

Features : amber and fluorescent lights

2. Wheelock Place

Designed by Kisho Kurokawa. Source : http://www.architravel.com/architravel/building/207

Wheelock Place ceiling architecture

Features : Blue Glass structure – taken at the front entrance.

3. Iluma

Designed by architects WOHA : project team – Wong Mun Summ, Richard Hassell, Chan Ee Mun, Dhamaraj Subramaniam, Ang Chow Hwee, Lim Yin Chao, Lim Yee Sze, Alen Low, Andrew MacLennan, Christopher Browne, Elavarasi Rajapackiyam, Johan Hermijanto, Maria Nieva.

Source : http://www.archithings.net/search/iluma+architect

Iluma ceiling architecture

Theme : Black and White Decoration that is repeated throughout the shopping mall

4. Raffles City

Designed by internationally acclaimed architect, I.M.Pei to be “the city within a city”.

Raffles City ceiling architecture

Theme : Open sky Light

5. Harbour Front/VivoCity

Designed by internationally acclaimed Japanese architect, Toyo Ito.

Harbour Front/Vivocity ceiling architecture

Features : Blue, green, white. The futuristic public seats scattered throughout the shopping centre follows this theme as well.

So many interesting things uncovered when one does a search on the internet. I didn’t know these facts until I do a search for more information.

If you are keen to do a photo shoot of shopping centre, here is a few tips for consideration.

Photographing Shopping Malls

 

View of Singapore Landscape from Orchard Central

 

View from the top of Orchard Central, Singapore

If you are in the Orchard Road area, take a break and go up the escalators at Orchard Central. Take in the view of the surroundings from the various viewing galleries.

Stop at Somerset MRT, turn right and there is Orchard Central. The escalators are right there in the walkway – no need to go inside the shopping mall.

The escalators stop at various levels. Enjoy the view and go up again. At the top, 12th storey, is a restaurant, mini garden and fountain. Snap away with the cameras. At the point of taking the pictures, storm clouds are brewing in the horizon so the pictures are a bit dark.

Have a great week ahead and see you on the next post!

From the viewing gallery of Orchard Central

View of Singapore landscape from the top.

Storm clouds brewing above Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Colorful garden at the top of Orchard Central

 

Sale! Let’s Shop!

Window Display of Chinese New Year Sale - Paragon

A bit of a dramatic heading but this applies to today’s post. Yes, sale and shopping.

It seems that almost every weekend there is a sale going on. Shopping is such an enjoyable pastime and if you are not careful, a drain on the wallet. But hey, if you have to work hard, it is only fair to enjoy life too.

I see many ladies in high heels even during the weekends. But if you are going to troll from mall to mall, it is best to wear comfortable shoes.

There’s a saying “Shop, shop till you drop!”. Next post will not cost you a single cent.

CK Tang Celebrates Chinese New Year

Supersize Rabbit next to Mannequin at CK Tang Shopping Mall

Sale at Metro Paragon

Iluma Shopping Mall - Window Display

Women Clothing at Raffles City Shopping Mall

Souvernirs, Gifts and Presents at Raffles Shopping Mall

 

Chinese New Year Shopping at Paragon

Chinese New Year Lanterns at Paragon Singapore

Paragon Shopping Mall

In my opinion, this mall put up the best Christmas decoration last year. For pictures, click here.

For 2011 Chinese New Year decoration, I love it too! Orange lighted lanterns hanging from the ceiling. Simple but beautiful. Below, crowd of people shopping.

Pictures below.

Till next time, don’t forget the red ang pows!

Orange Lanterns deco at Paragon Singapore

Celebrating Chinese New Year at Paragon Singapore

Orange Lanterns Deco at the Escalators

Chinese New Year Shopping

Metro Paragon Chinese New Year Sale