Singapore Fireworks Celebrations - Why I am alone??

[tank0085]

I was SURPRISED to be ALONE near Benjamin Sheares Bridge taking Fireworks during the Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 08! Do you guys know of this place? - Why is everyone flocking to the grass patch behind NTUC buidling? I think my area offers a better view of the fireworks!

Pls visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/tank008...7606907202814/ - All the pics are there! I don't wanna upload twice!

PS: Give your comments too! I wanna improve my Techique! Thanks!

[FeebleOldMan]

Ehh.. I was on the bridge itself for the fireworks, but after seeing this, even I'll be flocking to that NTUC field / merlion park next time. Water really enhances the look of fireworks. The bridge in the foreground of the fireworks seems to be abruptly blocking the view, and it's stealing a lot of focus from the main subject (the fireworks) itself.

[tank0085]

haha.. i went to ntuc building for NDP, however felt that I should go some other places! The pictures that u showed me are nice however, I felt that the construction sites somehow ruin the brilliant pics! Hope the IRs will be up soon!

[nikkie]

to each his own.
your chosen location from the look of your pics.. hmm.. i wonder why you go there unless it is your intention to feature the BSbridge.

[dragco]

Originally Posted by FeebleOldMan Ehh.. I was on the bridge itself for the fireworks, but after seeing this, even I'll be flocking to that NTUC field / merlion park next time. Water really enhances the look of fireworks. The bridge in the foreground of the fireworks seems to be abruptly blocking the view, and it's stealing a lot of focus from the main subject (the fireworks) itself.

yeah agree...e pics r nice. just a bit wasted that the bridge is there

[tank0085]

Hi guys, thanks for the suggestions! I am wondering are there any other places besides the grass patch behind NTUC buildings?

[kazeeee]

i believe u can actually just embed ur flickr pictures to here (not upload twice). just like most people did.

for the location i heard of marina east, but i haven been there before.

[Outlook]

Were you at Tg Rhu ? I went there the 2nd day. Very few people.....

[tank0085]

Originally Posted by kazeeee i believe u can actually just embed ur flickr pictures to here (not upload twice). just like most people did. for the location i heard of marina east, but i haven been there before.

hmmm marina east? where is that? i'm not quite sure... As for the pictures here it is:-







Hope you guys enjoy the pictures! And keep your comments coming!! Btw, is there any technique to remove the smoke using PS other than burn tool?

[tank0085]

Originally Posted by Outlook Were you at Tg Rhu ? I went there the 2nd day. Very few people.....

Haha.. i dun realli know the exact name of the place.. However, it is just at the bottom of Singapore Flyer, in the between the shoreline and the new F1 track! Hope that helps!

[jenson]

everyone has its preference as to where to shoot. no doubt that the view from NTUC field is great, its also great to see a new perspective. Well done bro. great shots!

if you keep going down to the left.. you will hit marina east. offers a great view too. you might need to climb over a fence or something, not very accessible.

[tank0085]

Originally Posted by jenson everyone has its preference as to where to shoot. no doubt that the view from NTUC field is great, its also great to see a new perspective. Well done bro. great shots! if you keep going down to the left.. you will hit marina east. offers a great view too. you might need to climb over a fence or something, not very accessible.

Hey bro! Thanks so much!! I wanted to walk down further but it was too dark and my shoes were all muddy and wet, so i decided to camp there. I will visit marina east one day.. Hope there will be a fireworks display soon! I think there are some pics circulating around which feature fireworks from marina east! They are very very gd! Do take a look at those!

[CT 3833]

Originally Posted by tank0085 I was SURPRISED to be ALONE near Benjamin Sheares Bridge taking Fireworks during the Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 08! Do you guys know of this place? - Why is everyone flocking to the grass patch behind NTUC buidling? I think my area offers a better view of the fireworks! Pls visit http://www.flickr.com/photos/tank008...7606907202814/ - All the pics are there! I don't wanna upload twice! PS: Give your comments too! I wanna improve my Techique! Thanks!

TS,
this is along the riverside almost right in front of the flyer. I was there on 22nd Aug and met 2 CSer.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3264/...e8df008b23.jpg

The problem with this place is the light from the bridge tend to dominate the photo. But you have good shots!

[hiasa]

Sharing my firework photo taken from town.
http://public.fotki.com/oss/c/firewo...festival-2008/

[jenson]

Originally Posted by hiasa Sharing my firework photo taken from town. http://public.fotki.com/oss/c/firewo...festival-2008/

i suppose you were not very perpared to take those fireworks right? why you keep shifting angle in every shot?

[jenson]

Originally Posted by tank0085 Hey bro! Thanks so much!! I wanted to walk down further but it was too dark and my shoes were all muddy and wet, so i decided to camp there. I will visit marina east one day.. Hope there will be a fireworks display soon! I think there are some pics circulating around which feature fireworks from marina east! There are very very gd! Do take a look at those!

my shot of NDP from marina east

[tank0085]

Jenson, what a nice shot there!! hahaha.. but guess u were a little slow.. if the fireworks are spreading outwards, ur pic will be much much better. At least there was no smoke!

[hiasa]

Ha ha. You are right!
I setup my gear about 5 mins before the firework start. No intention to take the shoot because I thought the firework start around 7~8 pm and went for dinner with my friend. Just try my luck after having dinner around 8.45 pm. First time there and no ideas where the firework will appear in the sky.