CNY Fireworks & Blaze

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

The CNY Fireworks on 7 Feb...

notice the ground starts to burn...

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

...this was followed by the blaze...

tkp77 · 8th February 2005

Thats nice!!!!
And fast....

I want to "chop" your place tonight when I go there again....
Mine was not really good...

will post mine later....

Paul_Yeo · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

The CNY Fireworks on 7 Feb...

notice the ground starts to burn...

hmmm..... are u on the bridge too?

I was one of the shorter guy with a group of 2 guys. near to the far left of the bridge. hee hee...

we saw a few photographers on the bridge....

Paul_Yeo · 8th February 2005

btw, what setting u guys used?

i used 3s f10, find it a bit too overexposed. think maybe try 2s next time

nikonsiao · 8th February 2005

I saw a Civil defence Rhino standing by before the firing... but i never expected such a blaze.....

nice pics.......

fengwei · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by snowspeeder

...this was followed by the blaze...

What happened there? An accident or intentional blaze?

BTW, nice firework pics. Pity I didn't go, too tired I guess.

Thanks for sharing.

tkp77 · 8th February 2005

I think the wind was blowing at the wrong direction... the fireworks suppose to fall into the water, but the strong wind blew them back to the firing ground....

And I think that was the first time a firing ground caught fire in Singapore History...

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by Paul_Yeo

hmmm..... are u on the bridge too?

I was one of the shorter guy with a group of 2 guys. near to the far left of the bridge. hee hee...

we saw a few photographers on the bridge....

Think i remember seeing the 3 of you. I was towards the right side of the bridge nearer to the fun fair ground just above the waters.

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by Paul_Yeo

btw, what setting u guys used?

i used 3s f10, find it a bit too overexposed. think maybe try 2s next time

I tried using f11 @ 4s. Also tried a few 3s but felt that required precise timing.

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by fengwei

What happened there? An accident or intentional blaze?

BTW, nice firework pics. Pity I didn't go, too tired I guess.

Thanks for sharing.

The command centre probably didn't calculate the wind direction when they started the firing or could be the wind suddenly changed directions. Fortunately the command station was position quite far behind or else they would barbecued for sure.

snowspeeder · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by tkp77

Thats nice!!!!
And fast....

I want to "chop" your place tonight when I go there again....
Mine was not really good...

will post mine later....

Another good spot you might want to consider is at the ground level along the Marina bay, where you ate the Taiwan pizza yesterday. From that angle the fireworks would be facing you (as you will be on the side of the VIPs). Also, there will be less wind and certainly no ground vibration at the bay as compared to the sheares bridge.

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 8th February 2005

eh lundy u went with the panasonic brudders ar?

i went during the last minute... esplanade bridge is empty... READ... EMPTY!!!

obviousdude · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by Del_CtrlnoAlt

eh lundy u went with the panasonic brudders ar?

i went during the last minute... esplanade bridge is empty... READ... EMPTY!!!

that's it, after this post, everybody will rush to the bridge liao!

Del_CtrlnoAlt · 8th February 2005

Originally Posted by obviousdude

that's it, after this post, everybody will rush to the bridge liao!

tonight is not there... nxt one would be about 15 days later...

tkp77 · 8th February 2005

surprisingly... actually yesterday it wasn't quite pack with people, not only photographers, but the general public seems to be lesser as well...

Few reasons:
1) Working OT to clear outstanding works before Long Holidays...
2) Wife ask them to go home to help spring cleaning...
3) Got to do last min shopping for CNY Reunion Dinner & Goodies...
4) Publicity wasn't too well for last night Launch of River Ang Bao...
5) People assume, since 1st of Jan no fireworks, there might not be fireworks for CNY as well....

Just some crazy thoughts....
Cheers & Happy CNY.

nuclear_puppi · 8th February 2005

So confirm tonite dun have fireworks ?? Miss last nite display, coz I didn't even know about it

Can someone pls advise the schedule ?? Thanks

kegler · 8th February 2005

sorry..OT... anyone has any idea tonite got any more fireworkz? din get to shoot nicely last nite....hahahaa

obviousdude · 8th February 2005

the next one at river hongbao is gonna be on the 23rd.

http://www.visitsingapore.com/cny/singapore.htm
Visitors will also be treated to spectacular firework displays on the opening night (7 February 2005) and closing night (23 February 2005).

tonight's is at chinatown
http://www.visitsingapore.com/cny/chinatown.htm
Come on the eve of Chinese New Year (Feb 8), and join throngs of merrymakers as the countdown to Chinese New Year begins in full force.

At the stroke of midnight, drink to a rousing display of firecrackers, fireworks and pyrotechnics as Chinatown ushers in the Year of the Rooster. Then, party on into the wee hours of the New Year!

2100 · 8th February 2005

There will be fireworks at both River Hongbao Marina Promenade as well as Chinatown tonight at 12AM.

The Chinatown ones are not really suitable for photography.....damn packed. Cannot even setup tripod for nuts without someone bumping into you. And it will be low-level pyrotechnics + fireworks.

Tomorrow night 9.30pm River Hongbao also has fireworks. Can check out today's Home Pg 5 Straits Times.

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tkp77 Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sengkang Posts: 999	Thats nice!!!! And fast.... I want to "chop" your place tonight when I go there again.... Mine was not really good... will post mine later....

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nuclear_puppi Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 99	So confirm tonite dun have fireworks ?? Miss last nite display, coz I didn't even know about it Can someone pls advise the schedule ?? Thanks

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kegler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,306	sorry..OT... anyone has any idea tonite got any more fireworkz? din get to shoot nicely last nite....hahahaa

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obviousdude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: West Coast of sunny Singapore Posts: 1,470	the next one at river hongbao is gonna be on the 23rd. http://www.visitsingapore.com/cny/singapore.htm Visitors will also be treated to spectacular firework displays on the opening night (7 February 2005) and closing night (23 February 2005). tonight's is at chinatown http://www.visitsingapore.com/cny/chinatown.htm Come on the eve of Chinese New Year (Feb 8), and join throngs of merrymakers as the countdown to Chinese New Year begins in full force. At the stroke of midnight, drink to a rousing display of firecrackers, fireworks and pyrotechnics as Chinatown ushers in the Year of the Rooster. Then, party on into the wee hours of the New Year!

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2100 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,116	There will be fireworks at both River Hongbao Marina Promenade as well as Chinatown tonight at 12AM. The Chinatown ones are not really suitable for photography.....damn packed. Cannot even setup tripod for nuts without someone bumping into you. And it will be low-level pyrotechnics + fireworks. Tomorrow night 9.30pm River Hongbao also has fireworks. Can check out today's Home Pg 5 Straits Times.