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Thursday, August 25, 2011

Super Singapore Part 4 - Marina Bay at night

Marina Bay at night is nothing short of spectacular. I stood in the lovely, quiet atmosphere staring across Marina Bay at the awesome skyscrapers and the illuminated The Fullerton Hotel, and I marveled at the beauty of the night. Singapore has definitely done something right in developing their way to a civilized first-world country.

At 8pm and 9.30pm every night at Marina Bay, there is a light show called "Wonder-Full". It lasts for around 10 minutes and uses light and water along with projected images to create a truly spectacular display across Marina Bay. A 3-minute video of this is included at the end of this post.

Firstly, the night shots of this beautiful scene:

The helix bridge, representing a strand of DNA


Eye on Singapore


Unbelievably beautiful views of Marina Bay from the helix bridge





Marina Bay Sands Hotel from the helix bridge. The bridge has giant suspension arms so it does get a little wobbly at times. Difficult to get a perfect night scene!


Marina Bay Sands Hotel looms from above the trees


Just beautiful . . .






The lit-up skyscrapers fronting Marina Bay




From the opposite side, looking across Marina Bay to the Marina Bay Sands Hotel









The fantastic light show at Marina Bay:










I can't tell you how much I enjoyed being in Singapore, even just for a quick visit spanning 18 hours. The trip left me longing to be there again . . .  






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22 comments:

  1. Traveling HawkAugust 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wonderful night shots, Duncan! I love that bridge:) Congratulations!

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  2. SouthhamsdarlingAugust 25, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Such amazing photos of Singapore. Every one of them is worthy to be a postcard. The Helix bridge is so spectacular and the lit skyscrapers are awesome! I can quite see why you want to return one day.

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  3. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 25, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Thanks Traveling Hawk! That bridge really is unique :)

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  4. CraigAugust 25, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    It really doe stake your breath away! The bridge shot is wonderful and I loved the video of the light show... thanks Duncan.

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  5. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 25, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Diane, I've been to Singapore somewhat regularly since 2003, but I'm never, ever bored of it!

    Craig, thanks. The light show is just another thing that Singapore is implementing to capture the heart of every tourist! Top stuff!

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  6. LeoviAugust 25, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Nice pictures. Excellent exquisite framing and focusing with an excellent night light.

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  7. LindyLouMacAugust 25, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    These night shots of Singapore are really beautiful.

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  8. ordinary malaysianAugust 26, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Superb shots of a superb city. Just wished that the Malaysian government would learn a thing or two from Singapore, instead of giving all kinds of excuses like Malaysia is a much larger country and so it is not easy to be as successful. But then just look at China for example!

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  9. anthony stemkeAugust 26, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I am amazed at the beauty of that city. The photography is exquisite.
    Thank You.

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  10. Missed PeriodsAugust 26, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Wow! I had no idea that's what Singapore looks like.

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  11. LottaAugust 26, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Hi Duncan.
    Now you have all outdone yourself in terms of fotandet. I sit here and just yawns and looks like a birdhouse in the face. WOOOOOOOWWWWWW the images fantastic.
    You are completely sovereign in that fota.
    Jag do not understand how you can get that kind of lovely night shots without the slightest noise. Congratulations on a totally unprecedented series and fimsnutten it was not for hoes either.
    Thank you for sharing your pictures of this amazing country.
    Have a nice weekend. Hugs to you / / Lotta

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  12. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 26, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you for coming Leovi

    Thanks Linda

    Kendra, thanks for the notice

    ordinary malaysian, one day, one day perhaps Malaysia will attain that kind of status!

    anthony, thanks for the compliments, happy you enjoyed my photos

    Missed Periods, it is like a first world city jammed in the middle of SE Asia!

    Lotta, thank you so much for your kind compliments once more! Wishing you and everyone, a productive weekend!

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  13. Mirthe DuindamAugust 26, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    What a beautiful series! Great to see.
    Greetings from Holland,
    Mirthe

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  14. Doug HickokAugust 27, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Beautiful and exciting night photography Duncan! Wonderful blog. I will enjoy visiting :^)

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  15. UnknownAugust 27, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Spectacular photos, Duncan! I love the third shot the most and really enjoyed your 'Super Singapore' posts. Looking forward to head there again soon.

    Ninja-ing my way through life

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  16. Madalina DascaluAugust 28, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    nice shots,
    beautiful pictures on your blog, have nice Sunday! :)
    greetings

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  17. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    Hi Mirthe from Holland, thanks for coming along!

    Thanks Doug, I had a great time photographing Singapore at night :)

    Michelle, thanks for your compliments. You must be excited to go to Singapore!

    Hi smalldot and thanks for dropping by! Wishing you a good Sunday too :)

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  18. EveAugust 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Hey Duncan,

    Very nice photographs taken in Singapore! Love the panaromic pictures in the previous posts!!!

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  19. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerAugust 30, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Thanks Eve, Singapore is the perfect place to go camera crazy! Enjoying using the panorama function too!

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  20. LeoviAugust 29, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Awesome, I never tire of seeing these amazing photos. greetings.

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  21. LeoviSeptember 1, 2012 at 1:22 AM

    Delicious photo, a stunning picture, great perspective in The Helix Bridge. Greetings.

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  22. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerSeptember 3, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Thanks Leovi, I never tire of snapping away in Singapore too! Always something fascinating to photograph!

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