Marina South Pier

I recently noticed that we have a new MRT station called Marina South Pier. Therefore, a few weeks ago, I went there with Ocean.

Marina South Pier is the southern terminal station of the North South Line in Singapore. This station is built as part of the North South Line Extension opened on 23 November 2014.

PSA at the far end

I took Exit A from Marina South Pier and this leads you down 600m of sheltered walkway before reaching Marina Bay Cruise Centre. You could see the cranes from PSA at the far end.

The long hallway

As it was too far, I swung left towards Marina South Pier. This pier is used as a terminal for tourists and day trippers who are boarding small boats and ferries heading for the Southern Islands

Marina South Pier

The scenery is beautiful. You could have a better view at the 2nd level. Here you could see distant ships cruising across the sea and also small boats dropping by at the pier. You could feel the strong breeze and occasionally smell the soot discharged from the boats.

Stewords Riverboat

I spent some time around the pier hunting for my prize shot and I got these:

This Singapore flag fluttering proudly against the distant busy port of Singapore and above Marina South Pier MRT Station.

Singapore flag

There's this guy who sits down in a cool manner and listens to his music on a mp3 player. He makes an interesting subject and I love the repetitive pattern made by the poles up in the ceiling.

Cool

Last but not least, I went over to Singapore Flyer in hope to grab some shots. However, I was there too late due to the long waiting time of the trains. Fortunately, I managed to shoot the below photo - They're having a photo shoot but I'm shooting them having a photo shoot.

Wedding Photoshoot

Enjoy folks~

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Bintan Trip 2015 - A Walk to Remember

Woke up exceptionally early to catch the sun rise and it leads to something more!

I dragged myself out of bed, remove the tripod out of the bag, sling-ed my camera and off I went! The sky was still dark and I could see the sparkling stars. I made my way to the far side of the beach where I was told I could see the sun.

Sunrise

I set up my tripod, removed my lens cap and realized my lens had fogged up! Spent a couple of minutes getting it off before taking shots. I chose the photo above because it reminds me of Siloso Beach, Sentosa. I love that small island and the rising sun!

Attack of the sea weed

The sun is already up high around 7.30 in the morning. I was strolling around and I noticed workers ploughing by the sea. I came to know that they are removing the layer of polluted soil, sea weeds and litters like cans, plastic bottles, metal containers etc.

Clearing the beach

These workers started work around 6.30am each day! The female workers on the other hand are in charge of sweeping the roads and watering the plants.

Do not litter

The beach is much more beautiful without all the litter around. So, please pick up your rubbish and keep the sea clean! This was what I felt at the very moment and I took the photo above to drive this message.

Shot of the trip

Last but not least, the prize shot of the whole trip! These had my tripod stuck with bits of sand. I had a very tough time cleaning my tripod after the walk. Enjoy folks!

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Bintan Trip 2015 - Sunset

How could I miss beautiful sunsets when the beach is just a walk away?

I have a thing for sunset! I meant who doesn't? The beautiful orangey glow that slowly gets devoured by the dusk blue sky. Sometimes shades of indigo are created in the process.

Sunset by the pool

Bintan Island has quite beautiful beaches despite them polluted by rubbish, oil spills and sea weeds. The sun can be quite scorching in the evening but fear not. The wind is super strong! Look at the way the leaves of the coconut tress were blown.

Blow wind blow

Just within a matter of minutes the sky darkens and out comes the moon. Fortunately, I did managed to squeeze "Mr Moon" into frame with the coastline and tress along the seaside

Out come Mr Moon

I found some interesting subjects to feature and this huge log was one of them. I love details the bark brought out and the grains of sand that littered the log.

Huge log

I spent some time with this rock - trying to get a good photo out of it. The waves are crashing up swiftly and sweeping the rock ashore. Below is one of my favorite shots for the series. I love the movement of waves coming hard at the rock.

Waves incoming

The photo would be something different if I had my tripod and a polarizing filter to stop down the shutter speed making the water silky.

Enjoy folks :)

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