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Sony Alpha 7 III
Sony FE 12-24mm f/4 G Lens
Shutter Speed
15 sec
Aperture
f/10
Focal Length
12mm
ISO
125

Supertree Grove & OCBC Skyway

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@j9ryl
Located inside Gardens of the Bay, these towering canopies of light resemble an illuminated forest. The vibrant LED trees measure between 25 and 50 metres tall, so when you're walking through the gardens, you'll feel like you're surrounded by a larger-than-life display of light.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

5AM-2AM

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (12mm)
  • Tripod

How to get there

N1° 16' 56.9064"E103° 51' 51.426"
This image was taken below the Supertree Grove with a view of the OCBC Skyway, which is in Gardens of the Bay. To get to this location, I recommend taking public transportation. Once you're there, head to the northeast side of the grove and then look up toward the trees and walkway. Reference the GPS coordinates and you'll find the exact spot where I stood to get this shot. By public transportation: - Closest MRT station: Bayfront (via Downtown Line or Circle Line) - Head northeast toward Sheares Link - Turn right onto Sheares Link - Head north on Sheares Link - Turn right - Head south toward Gardens of the Bay Address: Supertree Grove 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Night
During any month of the year, you'll be able to find similar conditions at the Supertree Grove.
Each night, there will be a light show. Check out their website for more information on the time of the light show, but normally, the show occurs at 7:45PM and 8:45PM daily. Website: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/attractions/supertree-grove-observatory-ocbc-skyway/facts-and-figures.html

Field tips

Try and tilt the camera up and to the side slightly so you can get the entire view of the first tree and walkway into your frame.
The scene is massive and even a super-wide lens makes it difficult to capture everything in the frame. Make sure you shoot with at least a 12mm focal length.
Notice how the skyway crosses through the center of my image, giving it a balance feel. Get creative on how you choose to have the skyway cross your image.
I recommend staying for both of the nightly light shows so you can have more than one opportunity to shoot the colorful LED lights.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

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Golden Hour

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Sunset

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Do nearby

While you're in Gardens of the Bay, explore the other attractions, like Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Both places have endless amounts of opportunities.
Head to Satay by the Bay if you're hungry. This food court has different stalls where you can choose from a variety of cuisines.
Walk west toward Marina Bay Sands to see the infamous high-end hotel near the water. To get there, you'll walk over Dragonfly Bridge, which is an excellent pedestrian pathway.

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