Canon EOS 6D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
30 sec
Aperture
f/14
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
50
51 Chin Swee Rd view of 34 Upper Cross St
@smilewithjeryl
Thousands pass by Upper Cross Street every day, but few realize the interesting photo opportunities this place has to offer. Notice how the road and the building mimic the same curvature? With shimmering city lights in the backdrop, this is the place for unusual symmetries, interesting shapes, and long exposure shots.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Moderate
Accessbility
residence
Hours
Anytime
Fee
Free
Pack
- Wide angle lens (16-35mm)
- Tripod
How to get there
N1° 17' 14.1144"E103° 50' 32.388"
This photo was taken from the southeast corner of the 51 Chin Swee building. Take Lift C or D (next to Hup Leong bike shop) to Floor 16, exit left and walk to the staircase at the end of the floor for the viewpoint.
By MRT:
- Closest MRT Station: Chinatown (Northeast Line and Downtown Line)
- Take exit “D”
- Head northwest on Upper Cross St until you see Block 51 Chin Swee
Address:
51 Chin Swee Rd, Singapore 160051
Tips
When to go
Best season
All months
Best time
Night
This location is great to shoot all months of the year, although clear and hazy skies give the car and building lights different effects.
Good car traffic and the building’s lights are best captured via long exposure any night of the week.
Field tips
By composing in portrait orientation the building will look straight in the frame. See if you can frame the road and building in such a way that leads viewers eyes across your shot.
Try a long exposure to capture car and building lights.
Be patient and wait for car traffic, stacking multiple images if needed.
Current weather
Central
Partially cloudy
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
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Thu
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Blue Hour
22:35
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Sunrise
22:57
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Golden Hour
10:38
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Sunset
11:07
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Do nearby
Visit Chinatown which has great eats, shopping and temples!
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