Surau Kampong Lorong Buangkok

After weeks of delaying to visit the last kampung in Singapore, my kaki-s and I went to check out the place as we weren't sure if the kampung was still there. 

Meeting at Buangkok MRT, we took Bus 43 and alighted at Buangkok Green Blk 911 stop where we were supposed to take bus 101 to Buangkok Link Blk 980C. However, as it was only a bus stop distance, we traveled on foot. 

If you are thinking of visiting this place, another alternative route you can use is to alight at Yio Chu Kang and take bus 70 and alight at Yio Chu Kang Road opp Shell Station. (BUT well, always do a double check for the directions as I didn't travel there via this route)

Reaching the end of Buangkok Link, there were two paths; 1. one that led up to International Alliance Hostel, and 2. where there were a lot of vehicles parked. 

If you are going to pay a visit there, don't make the same mistake as us. We went UP the route towards International Alliance Hostel which was wrong. 

Even a call to our friend who lives nearby gave us little directions as the place does not have those names which he mentioned to us. 

Luckily we spotted an auntie whom seemed to be living in the vicinity. She pointed us to the route where a lot of vehicles were parked along the roadsides. And just after a short distance of walking... We finally reached!

 

 This signboard gave us assurance that we were at the right place! 

  And walking around the place, we can see that constructions were taking place. Here is a customized letterbox! 

  Followed by a standard design letterbox~ Look at it carefully.. The rust seemed to tell you the age of the letterbox 

The materials of the roof

A look at the last kampung in Singapore 

  

 And a side view of what I would say, a recently-painted house

 

If you are going to visit this place, do not forget to take the pictures of the flowers! They are so beautiful!

 

And so is the plants...

 

My kaki told me that my 50mm will produce a good shot for these beer bottles. But I think I didn't capture the essence of what it should be.

Anyway, beware that there are dogs around so if you are heading there alone. Try not to venture to those areas where there isn't anyone who can help you if you accidentally agitate the dogs. 

Although I only spotted 2, but I got barked at once when I stopped to take a shot. I guess either I disturbed his nap or I stepped on his territory. 

Admiralty Park 1st March 2009

Sunday morning~~ What a morning ~~ After months of no shooting activities, I finally found my kaki~~ (who is at last free to join me). Initially, I wasn't sure whether going Admiralty Park is the right place for photo taking as I have never been there (neither is my friend). But seeing that many photographers mentioned about this location. I convinced my friend to join me... And it was a trip worth going.. Other than the weather not that welcoming... (due to current unpredictable weather)

After a delicious (and exp) Mac breakfast, we started walking from Woodland MRT station. Almost got lost as I was going toward the wrong side. Luckily I remembered that I should be heading towards Woodlands Ave 2, I asked my friend to get his camera out (fitted with a 18-200mm Nikon lens) and took the road sign. (which was when I saw RP on the right side! Which is just beside Admiralty Park! Thus, we then proceeded back to the right track (with the dark clouds above us))

The Flowers Series

Upon arriving at the north entrance of Admiralty Park, we were greeted by the beautiful flowers in the pond beside a restaurant. (I cropped this picture to make it looks like chinese dui lian, those vertical banners)

This picture is cropped to show only the 2 beautiful flowers.. Their colors makes each other stands out.

Yet another 2 beautiful flowers where their color make each other stands out.

The Insects' Series

See the yellow butterfly? It keep flying non stop. Thus, I took a snap of it in action and left. What I am surprise is that it is not very OOF.

This grasshopper was easily spotted! Actually, me and my friend saw like 2 or three together but I only managed to capture one in my shot which is not OOF.

This moth was flapping away its wings that I have to wait for the right moment to snap it!

And if you happened to encounter a dragonfly that stops by for you to take picture, this must be the same dragonfly. I took like 4 snaps of it and it was still resting... Until I accidentially moved and it flew away.. And just like my friend predicted~~~!!! The eyes wasn't focused when zoomed in... Next time~~ I MUST look at the eyes after taking the shot.

The Mushroom Series

Me and my friend did not really venture thoroughly as the mostiquoes keep biting me and thus, we walked out of the cooling area... and saw these mushrooms towards the west entrance..

Although it seems a lot in my pictures, but there were very few of them. It does look tempting to eat BUT I doubt it is edible.... I prefer the mushroom from the supermarket that are edible! LOL

Before leaving, my friend decided to let me take a "special" shot... where he volunteer to place his camera AND his nokia phone WITH the mushroom...

I must really apologize as I did a bad job~~ Luckily~ his camera and phone are not damaged/dirtied..

The nature series

As the weather was very humid, and it look like it could rain any moment. When I look toward the sky, there was a portion which looked so nice.. After editing, it looked like animated sky... Don't you think so?

The last picture of my trip~ The branches branching out towards the sunlight....

Lost Shots (Part 3) - Flowers Series

Look at the cute little flower! see how the flower actually tries to conceal its beauty with the pink "petals".

Normally you will see this breed of flowers everywhere in red. Thus it caught my attention being orange in color.

Doesn't this reminds you of a cartwheel?

And this flower looks like the wheel of fortune....

Lost Shots (Part 2)

A re-edited sky which seems nicer (although less natural)

This was taken during National Day? I can't remember the exact time. There was light decoration on the trees near my place and I wanted to try out something unique so I took a shot at the lights, moved a bit when I captured the photo and with the entire dark environment and minor editing, this is what I got.

If you have been to Hort Park, I hope you didn't missed this statue nearby the entrance. I caught it in my camera! But it took so long for me to post it.


Up close and personal with the parrot at the bird park? Another lost shot which I took look nice but I don't know why I failed to post it in my blog

Special Treats from Bakezin! $1/pc macarons
Got a total of 12 different macarons from the outlet at Jurong Point and they are really SWEET! Try the chocolate and strawberry macarons! (too bad I was too eager to taste them that I forgot to take a snap shot and when I remembered, I was left with 6 of them)


After some sweet stuffs, it's thing to look at something spicy! Old Chang Kee's curry puff (re-heated)

Lost! Taken Shots in 2008 (Part 2)

Playing around with simple photo editing, I hope that I had salvaged the below pictures.

This shot of lilies went unnoticed initially as I thought it doesn't give me enough courage to post it. When playing around with the effect (cropping and focal b&w), it somehow makes me feels that there is a "story" to tell. Do you feel it?

Another shot of this pretty flowers(although I hate to admit but I have no idea what is the flower name). This picture was also left lying in my com as I didn't find it attractive. Although some editing is done, I was still thinking whether is the color too .....

Doesn't this look familiar? Well, it's taken somewhere near fort canning (liang court stretch). Apologies first but don't ask me what's the name as I have no idea.

Took this shot at the bridge nearby/towards Clarke Quay. Me and my friend happened to be in time to capture the G-Max ride

A BIG (LONELY) FLY!

Lost! Taken Shots in 2008 (Part 1)

I was flipping through my 2008 pictures captured and I was surpised to find a number of shots that I took did not get posted in my blog. Thus, before I continued posting photos taken in 2009, here are the photos that I have took and overlooked.

This is a sunset moment which I accidentally spotted from fort canning.

Yet another bee caught in "action"

Singapore Flyer! And I still haven't got the chance to take a ride in.. Have you?

The relocated Merlion still performing its duty!

And look who's there!

My Valentine Dinner @ Kyomomoyama

For fear of the crowds, I went to the Central @ Clarke Quay and had a peaceful Valentine Day at Kyomomoyama. I ordered a sukiyaki set with tempura while my boyfriend who couldn't take beef ordered an unagi with pork katsu combo set, which includes miso soup, chawanmushi and rice

On served, this is the presentation for my sukiyaki with tempura.

And this is the image of his unagi with pork katsu.

Removing the lid, it looked piping hot!

Removing the cover, it looked delicious!


A close up of the unagi (beware of the soft bones)

A close up of the pork katsu (Drink more water as the coating was too thick and we were done with it after a piece or two)

A close up of my sukiyaki (although it taste nice, but I felt thirsty as the soup base flavor seemed too thick)

A close up of my tempura (which is one of the nicer dish of all)


A close up of the tamago (I forgot the name but I was looking forward to a sweet taste but I was wrong. I guess I ordered the wrong type)