location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 6D Mark II
Tamron 15-30mm f/2.8 Lens
Shutter Speed
1/125 sec
Aperture
f/4
Focal Length
30mm
ISO
400

Haw Par Villa Entrance Archway

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@guanxianglee1
Towering over the main entrance of a famous Singaporean theme park, this archway greets visitors to a villa of fun that awaits. In addition to all of things you can do inside the park, you'll also be wowed by the colors encompassing the area as soon as you step foot onto the grounds.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

9AM-10PM (last entrance at 9:30PM)

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (30mm)
  • Model

How to get there

N1° 17' 02.5944"E103° 46' 52.8456"
This image was taken near the main entrance of Haw Par Villa, facing the archway. Haw Par Villa is located along Pasir Panjang Road, which is easily accessible via public transport and car. By MRT: - Closest MRT Station: Haw Par Villa Station CC25 (Circle Line) - Head northwest on Pasir Panjang Rd - Turn right By Car: - Park at the main carpark, $5.00/entry from 0900-1900, carpark closed after 1900 Address: Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 118628

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Sunset
All months of the year are suitable to shoot the entrance archway at Haw Par Villa.
I photographed during sunset (around 6-7PM). The golden sunlight helped to illuminate and enhance the colors in the shot, without being too harsh. There wasn't a crowd during sunset and I was able to take my time and compose my shot with multiple angles. Try to avoid midday since it'll be too hot and you'll have a greater chance of over exposure in your shot.

Field tips

Use a wide-angle lens (15-30mm) to capture the entirety of the archway in your frame.
I shot slightly higher than eye level, as to not distort the shape of the archway. It helps to try and use your camera's grid to ensure a symmetrical shot.
Incorporate a model in your image to add a sense of scale.

Current weather

Queenstown
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Blue Hour

22:38
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Sunrise

23:01
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Golden Hour

10:43
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Sunset

11:12
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Do nearby

Explore Haw Par Villa! There are many photogenic areas inside the park.
You may want to visit the nearby Kent Ridge park to have a short hike and take in some of the surrounding nature.

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