Wet Christmas

It doesn't snow in Singapore but it rains. 

Gateway to Heaven

Singapore's sharpest building cutting into the blue sky.

Evergreen

If you look closely around, you might notice some trees shedding their leaves. A pretty scene indeed; a delightful contrast.

Spiral

It was a pleasant surprise to stumble across this scene. Didn't even know that these staircases were painted in such a colour-coordinated manner when i must have passed this place for countless times.

Speeding Through the Tunnel

Here we are on the KPE, under the land of Singapore. Moving on, speeding on towards the end of the tunnel.

The Staring Incident

Cats are curious animals. They will stare at you and you will wonder what to do with them.

The Shy Deer

The shy deer stays hidden by camouflaging under the thick foliage. 

Look Up

A ring of stained glass panels adorning the inside of the dome of the National Museum of Singapore. 

Swing and Sand

It's difficult to find a swing and a playground with sand nowadays. But here in a Hougang neighbourhood, there's 2 swings on a sandy patch. A rare sight indeed and like all public facilities, they are prone to vandalism.

The Aliens Have Landed

The aliens have landed right here with their flying saucers to steal our blue skies. Or would you rather believe that those are service reservoirs? What is a service reservoir?

Metalworks

Anderson Bridge, a bridge over the Singapore River, was part of the F1 circuit. It felt amazing to see the cars zooming across this bridge that has seen the times and has aged gracefully.

The Lagoon

There's the city skyline in the background. An unfamiliar sight which is over the sea at Kusu Island. That's one of the two lagoons during low tide which exposes the sand.

Battleship

That's an old American river cruise ship and an old Chinese junk. Which is better? Actually, both of them are just replicas of those ships. One is a restaurant anchored at Marina South Pier and the other is a ship meant to take tourists around the Southern Islands. 

Odd One Out

Is the white chair the odd one out? Was it placed there on purpose or was it just a coincidence? Would there be changes to this arrangement?

The Tower

One of the most iconic buildings in Singapore given a fresh coat of paint. i'm in awe.

Fly Me to the Moon

Fly to the Moon and you can meet Chang Er, that is if she is not hiding from you. If not, you can catch a glimpse of her in lots of places like Eu Tong Sen St but not for long though.

Textured Facade

This building is along the PIE opposite the temporary school grounds of Cedar Girls', which was previously that of Geylang Methodist Sec and VS. The facade is one of the most interesting that i've seen around with the flaps of material stretched across the whole building. Sunshades for the occupants, perhaps?

The Monolith

The National Library building is a monolith as compared to the rest of the buildings around it. i like the architecture and the interior and especially the fact that it is a green building but it just looks out of place.

Reflections by the Kallang River at Night

This was the view taken from the Singapore Flyer at night. i thought the reflections of the Benjamin Sheares Bridge in the river looked very surreal. It was a moment of serendipity.

Reflections by the Kallang River

The scene is set to change soon with the completion of the Sports Hub (yet another hub in Singapore) but it's a pity that those iconic "floating" restaurants have to go.

Heavy Task

These 2 strong men are tasked with carrying this heavy disc but i wonder what is it for? But they do look impressive against the grey skies...

Just Doesn't Look Right

It just seems a bit weird, surreal in fact to look at this scene.

The Big Great Ferris Wheel

That's our very own Singapore Flyer, the biggest (observation) wheel in the world. This was taken from a low angle, making the cables look extremely short when in fact they are not. Set against the grey skies, this looks like a ferris wheel from those horror theme parks in the "Mr. Midnight" series.

The Cat and the Sculpture

The cat is lying lazily on this sculpture at Sculpture Square. Nobody is there to disturb it anyway.

Dangerous Beams

These are the ceiling beams of a multi purpose pavilion. Looks very dangerous with all the wire twining around, all in the purpose of preventing kids from playing soccer inside the pavilion.

Solitary Flag

Is the act of still hanging the national flag in September considered as patriotic? At least it's adding a bit more colour to this rather colourful flat in Bugis.

Lights of the Festival

That is the float of the Monkey God at Clarke Quay, participating in the Mid-Autumn Festival. And in the backdrop are the G-Max structures that don't fit in with the float, or is it the other way round?

These Buildings are Blocking Out My Sunlight

Looking at this photo gives me a feeling of breathlessness and i long to escape from the city. Is it the greyness and monotony of the buildings or is it the overcast sky or do i just not belong to this concrete jungle?

Orchids and Bees

Yes. You can still catch sights like this in Singapore. But you may have to make some effort because it's not everywhere. This scene was captured at the Sungei Buloh Nature Park where you can get really close to nature. 

Tunnel

This is underneath Esplanade Drive, where the structure of the bridge form an interesting pattern like a tunnel. Sometimes, we just need to look around to find some beauty. 

By the Sea

It doesn't look very Singapore but it really is. Right here at East Coast Park. The sea looks clean and clear and the beach looks fine and the sun is out there. What an idyllic scene.

Peace in the City

Is this the place where you can get some peace in the city? Possibly, with all the greenery and the quiet spots. After all, this is Hong Lim Park, where nobody really speaks at the Speakers' Corner. But all this may be set to change......

i'll Like to Frame This Up in My Room

This opening creates a frame for this image of colourful balls at the water feature right in front of Capital Tower in our very own CBD. 

Art and the City

Art and the city go together hand in hand. Sometimes, we do need to break away from the rat race and keep a few moments to yourself. And what better way than to absorb yourself in an art piece. This sculpture, together with a series of other pop-art sculptures, is created by world-renowned artist Roy Lichtenstein and they are right there at Millenia Walk. 

The Road is Laid Out for You

This is the pavement beside the SMRT building just opposite Raffles City. The pavement is made up of the tessellation of hexagons that is just the shape of the seats at the sides. Sometimes, more attention should be paid to where you are stepping on.

SAM at Night

This is the Singapore Art Museum at night from the campus of SMU. It is rather surprising that there's actually such a scene in the bustling city.

Morning Rays

Sunlight and greenery. These are common sights in Singapore if you pay close attention to them. Spend some time to take in the sights to make life a little easier.

Torn Down

This was taken awhile ago in Clementi. The long standing cinema has been torn down to make way for a new shopping complex. 

HDB Flats are Colourful!

HDB flats may be the utilitarian choice of housing for majority of Singaporeans but that doesn't mean that they are unattractive. Look what the daily chores of these HDB dwellers can do to change the outlook of the flats. It's all about looking at things differently.

Dance of the Cranes under the Moon

This is the site of the Marina Bay Sands where there are a lot of cranes working hard under the pale full month hanging in the sky.

Ghost Town in Singapore

This is Marina Bay, where there used to be a couple of steamboat restaurants and there will be touts getting hold of the busload of passengers who alight at the bus stop. And of course there used to be bowling alleys, pubs and kites flying in that area. But it is now just a ghost town... Then again, in a year or two, this area will be bustling with activity once again when the "Gardens by the Bay" project is completed.

Singaporeans are Patriotic

Singaporeans are patriotic. This was taken at the Capital Tower in the CBD outside the Bang & Olufsen showroom when the fate of Singapore's first Olympic medal in 48 years was in the hand (or paddle) of national paddler Feng Tianwei. Lots of people were looking and cheering her on right there. And she has done us proud.