A Little Foretaste

A pleasant stroll by the lake under an overcast sky. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken from across the lake just less than five minutes before the sky opened up. Fortunately before that, the lady had made the decision to get off the boardwalk and headed towards the Supertree Grove and cover.

The Smell Of Rain

Pennisetum setaceum or Green Fountain Grass enjoying the company of raindrops in the Gardens by the Bay. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Tis Hydrangea Week

Hydrangea taking the flower-of-the-week spot in a shopping mall. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

New Kid On The Block

A Ferrari sporting new colours zipping around town on a great afternoon. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

The Voice Of Many Waters

The waterfall in Crimson Wetlands with a scarlet macaw included for scale. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Late Spring Bloomers

Tulipa ‘Negrita Crown’ blooming finally in the conservatory. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

An Amazonian Climber

Gurania eriantha, a climber native to the Amazonia region, blooming here in the Cloud Forest. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Ever So Sweet

Tulipa ‘Passio Sweet’ making an appearance again this year at Tulipmania 2024. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Leo Comes A-Calling

Tulipa ‘Leo’ reaching out to visitors at Tulipmania 2024. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

This was taken against dark undergrowth with the exposure biased 2 stops darker so that flower details won’t get washed out.

More often than not, in such a scenario, the camera could’ve been fooled by the dark background into brightening up the image and thus turning the subject into just a bright patch lacking details.

That Still Small Voice

Building works surrounding a church in the city. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

French Hydrangea

French Hydrangea looking fresh in the conservatory. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Sometimes, I like using a macro lens like the Sigma 150mm to photograph flora. It gives me enough reach and at the same time allows me to work closely if needed.

Double Negrita

Tulipa ‘Double Negrita’ somehow blooming in doubles in the conservatory. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.