Friends of Bishan

[IceMocha]

Pure hike took me 2 hrs. Photo-taking leh, took me 3 hrs even when i u-turn halfway at ranger station.

But if we start 8.00 a.m. its unlikely we miss last light (I hope). The bridge closes at 5.00p.m. so if you not there by the time, yo ucan't get on it anyway.

There is a short cut via a lane along Thomson Road, need to bash through a small path (30 meters) to join the main track (very safe) and you can save 20-30 mins each way, i.e. 40-60 mins return trip. It took me about 1.5 hrs to reach the TT walk.

 

[falconite]

There is a short cut via a lane along Thomson Road, need to bash through a small path (30 meters) to join the main track (very safe) and you can save 20-30 mins each way, i.e. 40-60 mins return trip. It took me about 1.5 hrs to reach the TT walk.

The shortcut brings you to th main road beside the SICC? Try not to do that... not that the security will do anything, but the stretch that was short-cut has a great stretch with nce things to snap at. I wpould say not to miss the track beside the stream.. many wonderful things sighted - Malayan Blue Coral, Lizards, many squirrels, monekys playing in the stream... durain trees etc.

I have 2 images for critique "Tree Top | Morning Calm" taken about the entrace to the stretch, you may wish to change your mind on it.

 

[IceMocha]

The shortcut brings you to th main road beside the SICC? Try not to do that... not that the security will do anything, but the stretch that was short-cut has a great stretch with nce things to snap at. I wpould say not to miss the track beside the stream.. many wonderful things sighted - Malayan Blue Coral, Lizards, many squirrels, monekys playing in the stream... durain trees etc.

I have 2 images for critique "Tree Top | Morning Calm" taken about the entrace to the stretch, you may wish to change your mind on it.

No, that is not a shortcut. The SICC route is long and hot and nothing to see. You call that short cut???

The short-cut enter via private houses and you get to see all the nice part of the track without the initial slopes.

 

[falconite]

Great... think i know which one your refereing to now... Thought initially that you were refering to hind exit of SICC- yup, this one is a "dry" place....

 

[Brand]

Anyone interested in going to Raffles Marina for shoot? Looks like a very nice and very 'European' setting within Singapore... reminds me of places like greece etc..

How about on 14 July (Sat) 3pm till sunset?

Not sure how accessible the place is...

 

[crayonsc]

Anyone interested in going to Raffles Marina for shoot? Looks like a very nice and very 'European' setting within Singapore... reminds me of places like greece etc..

How about on 14 July (Sat) 3pm till sunset?

Not sure how accessible the place is...

Hi Brand,

Thanks for the nice suggestion! I am interested...but as we can see from the link, it seems that the security are quite strict. Timing 3pm till sunset sounds cool but I am not available on 14 July (Sat)...Is it ok to organize it for the week after, 21 (Sat) or 22 (Sun) July?

 

[Brand]

Hi Brand,

Thanks for the nice suggestion! I am interested...but as we can see from the link, it seems that the security are quite strict. Timing 3pm till sunset sounds cool but I am not available on 14 July (Sat)...Is it ok to organize it for the week after, 21 (Sat) or 22 (Sun) July?

hmmm.. security.. i saw the threads.. not too sure where their security stands: one pg says ok - guard smiled at him somemore, another one says no no - guard chased him out. anyone have any idea how secured the place is?

I'm not available 21 July.. how about 22 July (Sun)?

If kena chased out, anywhere else around Raffles Marina that we can shoot? I guess if we go wide angle from outside the restricted premises, can still capture the boats and lighthouse right?

 

[IceMocha]

I'm finally back in town and will be around for a while. When is the next outing?

How about a causal outing for coffee and sunset shoot in upper pierce?

 

[prakajegs]

Hi, I'm from Bishan too. Can I join with you guys too.....

 

[naresh666]

hey i from amk! just got a dslr!

hey u guys got pics taken durong outings?

 

[menonsound]

Hi one and all from St12!! New to the whole photography thing. Will most likely be sponging know-how off you guys for a while if you don't mind. If all goes well, others can soon sponge off me too, eh?

The Tree Tops Walk sounds really interesting. How did it go?

 

[LOTUSfairy]

keep me in the loop... hope able to join..

 

[IceMocha]

I've not met another of the "Friends of Bishan" people too.

If the few of us new people here are keen, let's meet up for coffee one of the nights this week.

PM me if you are free this week for coffee. I stay along St 22.

 

[menonsound]

Have you guys met up for kopi yet?

 

[LOTUSfairy]

if u guys going for kopi... I will cycle all the way there ...from Serangoon...:angel:

 

[kongping]

how about friday evening @ junction 8?

 

[IceMocha]

how about friday evening @ junction 8?

Olio Dome in Bishan CC may be a better place to chat, less people better coffee.

 

[IceMocha]

Ok, Le me start the ball rolling.....

Olio Dome (Bishan CC) Coffee, sharing + night shoot
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Date: 6 Jul 2007
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: A passionate mind

Program: Chit chat, share tips followed by a night shoot (optional) of the amusement park's ferris wheel just across the road.

Any pro want to mentor us for night shot, please volunteer yourself.

Please PM me your contacts if you are coming.

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[kongping]

The amusement park is being dismantled, last day of operation was end of June I think.

Ok, Olio Dome it is then.

 

[IceMocha]

The amusement park is being dismantled, last day of operation was end of June I think.

Ok, Olio Dome it is then.

Isiz? How sad...I wanted to snap afewshots.