Visiting Singapore in November

[hwalther]

Hi all. I'll be visiting Singapore for a few days in November and wish to put my camera to use while I'm here. Any suggestions of spots to photograph that are not too touristy?

Any suggestions will be gratefully accepted.

 

[gymak90]

Welcome in advance!

It actually depends on what you want to shoot e.g. urban, landscapes, wildlife, places of worship etc.
Some places like orchard road have lots of tourists and singaporeans, but it is the shear number of people that makes it special

 

[phyrewall]

What subjects are you into? Landscape photography? Street photography? Nature? Portraiture?

 

[hwalther]

Hi gymak90 and phyrewall. Thanks for your replies.

I will only be staying about a week, so I know that there will be limitations placed on me - TIME lol.

I like nature, so will spend time in Jurong Bird Park and probably the Botanic Gardens, looking for the Orchid garden (will the orchids be in bloom in November????).

I would like to do some urban/street photography, perhaps even incorporating a casual model shoot on one of my days.

 

[Wzierbovsky]

AFAIK the flowers bloom all year round in the Orchid Garden.)

 

[hwalther]

Excellent. Thank you.

 

[adamadam]

Don't forget to eat (non stop)!

 

[khtee]

you can try sungei buloh..... a nature reserve in the north.

 

[hwalther]

Don't forget to eat (non stop)!

Chilli crab. YUMMMMMMMM:angel:

 

[hwalther]

Thank you. I will look for it on Google Earth. ^_^

 

[bblurrr]

some "touristy" locations may give you quite good shooting opportunities too

samples from other CSers

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405666
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402001
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405680
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405664
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403701
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402301
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399112
Oh BTW I think little India will be ighted up for Diwali

 

[hwalther]

some "touristy" locations may give you quite good shooting opportunities too

samples from other CSers

http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405666
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402001
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405680
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=405664
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403701
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=402301
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=399112
Oh BTW I think little India will be ighted up for Diwali

Yes, I see what you mean, bblurrr. Those links speak eloquently for me to rethink my idea of "touristy". I am beginning to wish I had been able to arrange for a longer visit to Singapore. :bsmilie:

Oh well, I had better buy myself a few extra memory cartds. I'm going to need them.

I assume Diwali is a festival? Should provide lots of colour and action.

Thanks again to all those who replied. This site is very useful. Feel free to keep the suggestions coming.

 

[bblurrr]

Diwali or Deepavali.. I think they will light up little India.
more info... hope it helps
http://www.thesingaporetouristpass.com/html/mustsee_mustdo.php

 

[HTCahHTC]

take a ride on the Singapore Flyer at 7pm.

 

[cheerful88]

hope below website help.

http://www.myonlinetour.com/

 

[diver-hloc]

you can try sungei buloh..... a nature reserve in the north.

One of the best place for Natural Shoot..... or Pulau Ubin (Ubin island).... one of the few last Kampong (Malay Village).

http://www.wildsingapore.com/ubin/index.html

Do make it a day trip..... :thumbsup:

 

[hwalther]

Thanks HTCahHTC, cheerful88 and diver-hloc. I had a look at the links and Googled the S'pore Flyer. There's just so much to see. I might have to start saving up for another trip to S'pore as soon as I get home from November's trip. :bsmilie: I am really looking forward to my visit.

 

[Pokka]

You can take a night walk at Little India. It is an experience you should see for yourself. Not forgetting Esplanade area, our famous 'Durians'.

Cheers!

 

[hwalther]

You can take a night walk at Little India. It is an experience you should see for yourself. Not forgetting Esplanade area, our famous 'Durians'.

Cheers!

Hi Pokka. "Durians"?

 

[Xiao_shin]

If you like nature, make our zoo one of your stop. We have one of the best zoo in the world.

However, you might want to give the Nigh Safari a miss. Quite a waste of time to me.