location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 6D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/5 sec
Aperture
f/9
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
50

Dragonfly Lake view of Marina Bay Sands

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@yk
This is a prime location for capturing sunset behind Singapore's most unique skyscraper; the lake adds a stunning visual element to an already epic view.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

05:00 - 02:00

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (16mm)
  • Tripod

How to get there

N1° 17' 00.7404"E103° 51' 48.8556"
Once you enter Gardens by the Bay, walk towards the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. When you reach the Indian Garden circular path, turn left, and you’ll see a stairway that leads you down to Dragonfly Lake. I was standing on the platform to the right of the pathway alongside the lake. By MRT: - Closest MRT Station: Bayfront (Downtown Line) - Take exit “C” - Head northeast on Bayfront Ave - Turn left towards the Marina Bay Overpass, take the stairs and walk across into Gardens by the Bay

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Sunset
Every month of the year the sun generally sets behind the Marina Bay Sands.
To capture this vibrant of skies, you simply need to get lucky with the sunset.

Field tips

By using a wide-angle lens (16mm) you’ll be able to capture both the Marina Bay Sands and its expansive reflection.
Get low to take this shot! Doing so will help you maximize your capture of the reflection.
To capture the gorgeous colors of the sunset I blended the lighting by taking three different shots at different exposures and blending them in post-processing: overexposed the sky; underexposed the sky; and a normal exposure.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

23:06
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Golden Hour

10:48
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Sunset

11:17
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Do nearby

Enjoy the surrounding Gardens by the Bay!

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