Thian Hock Keng Temple Lanterns & Gucco Tower

This image of the lanterns at Thian Hock Keng Temple and Gucco Tower was taken on the sidewalk of Telok Ayer St, which is in the Chinatown district of Singapore. The easiest way to get there is by taking public transportation and then walking about two minutes. Once you're there, stand near the small columns and face south toward Gucco Tower. By public transportation: - Closest station: Telok Ayer (via Downtown Line) - Head south on Telok Ayer St toward Boon Tat St Address: Thian Hock Keng Temple, 158 Telok Ayer St, Singapore 068613

Thian Hock Keng Temple can be photographed during any month of the year since there isn't any seasonal landscape in the image.

For similar conditions, you'll want to visit at night when the lanterns are aglow.

A wide-angle lens will allow you to capture the street, lanterns and Gucco Tower in the back. Careful you don't go too wide, though, because you could end up distorting the image.

Try to photograph from a bit of an angle so that the camera is focused upward toward the illuminated lanterns, which will draw attention to them even more.

Since this photo is a bit whimsical, I wanted to add a model in the shot to bring additional vibrancy and life into the frame.

I also think it would make for a great photo to stand directly under the lanterns and shoot head on. From this perspective, you'll be able to emphasize the symmetry of the rows of lanterns and see this unique location from a completely different perspective.

This area of Singapore is rich in history and has much to offer! Explore the other temples, like Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, or grab an authentic Chinese dish at Chinatown Street Markets. Within the market, they also have retail vendors where you can grab a souvenir.