Have a soft spot for architecture? This location is one of Singapore's many architectural feats. As night falls, the light beacons and the structure will look like 5 blades from a dystopian city. It is even more aesthetically appealing with the reflections in the water.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Moderate
Accessbility
private island
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-agle lens (24mm)
Tripod (small, sturdy)
How to get there
N1° 15' 49.6908"E103° 48' 37.548"
The featured image is of the Reflections at Keppel Bay residential complex. I took it from the end of Keppel Bay Vista which is on Keppel Island. Keppel Island is a private island and should be visited by only those who have access.
Reference Maps satellite view for the exact spot I stood.
By MRT:
- Closest MRT Station: Harbourfront (North East Line and Circle Line)
- Take exit “B”
- Head southeast toward Telok Blangah Rd (just under the West Coast Highway)
- Walk along the Telok Blangah Rd until the overhead bridge.
- Take the overhead bridge.
- Turn right onto Telok Blangah Rd again you will see a bus stop at the foot of the bridge.
- Continue walking until Keppel Bay Drive.
- Turn left into Keppel Bay Drive.
- Continue onto Keppel Bay Vista (you will see private owned yachts on your right).
- Continue to the end, view is on your right.
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Sunset, Night
All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Reflections at Keppel Bay.
Light reflections from the water are more vibrant as the day progresses into blue hour and night.
Field tips
Keppel Island is a private island and should be visited by those who have access. Be respectful while shooting and leave if security guards ask you to. Think about your composition before setting up your tripod.
Check the weather before visiting. It’s likely a considerable distance from where you are; you wouldn't want the weather to mess you up!
Use a wide angle-lens to incorporate both the building and its reflections all in one frame. A 16-35mm or the crop equivalent (10-18mm) would be ideal.
Current weather
Bukit Merah
Partially cloudy
83o
F
Fri
85o
77o
Sat
85o
83o
Sun
85o
81o
Mon
85o
82o
Tue
86o
83o
Blue Hour
22:35
83o
Partially cloudy
Sunrise
22:57
83o
Partially cloudy
Golden Hour
10:38
83o
Partially cloudy
Sunset
11:07
83o
Partially cloudy
Do nearby
If you are feeling hungry after getting your shot, have dinner just by the bay at Privé Keppel. If you have a date with you that you'd like to impress and willing to let loose on the wallet, it has a nice ambience as the night falls!
Address:
Privé Keppel, 2 Keppel Bay Vista, Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore 098382