Rainy Day Goodness

Purple crinum lily getting all the goodness from above in the Gardens by the Bay. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

The Quintessential Fall Mums

Pink chrysanthemums dressing up the Gardens by the Bay for a festival. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Applying 1-1/3 stops of negative exposure compensation was perhaps too much resulting in saturated reds. So in post, these had to be pulled back a bit to restore the pinks.

Rain-Soaked Carissa

Carissa carandas or Christ’s Thorn soaking wet after the morning rain. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

It was still drizzling when we arrived in the gardens. So we checked out first the foliage alongside the sheltered walkway before venturing out further when the rain finally stopped.

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.

Hot Ginger

Alpinia purpurata or Red Ginger warming up a hotel in the city. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

Baptism Of Fire

Tulipa ‘Crown of Dynasty’ looking a little different when backlit in the conservatory. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

With harsh light, we had thought we were resigned to photographing only those flowers in the shades. But we were pleasantly surprised by such a spectacle as this now and then.

See-Through Negrita

A Tulipa ‘Double Negrita’ showing its last glory after shedding two of its petals in the conservatory. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

Off The Wall

Migrant workers and street art having each other’s back in Little India during a lunch break. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

Times Of Life

Elegant clock designed by artist Eng Siak Loy standing at the entrance of the National Orchid Garden. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

Exposure was left unbiased to keep the scene gay and bright. Magenta and blues were pulled back a little in post to fix some chromatic aberration.

A Boatload Of Leos

Tulipa ‘Leo’ getting a boat ride in the conservatory. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

The Apostle Iris

Trimezia coerulea or Apostle Iris braving the rain in the Gardens by the Bay. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.

There is apparently a belief that this plant won’t flower unless 12 or more leaves were present, an allusion to the 12 apostles. That was how it got the name.

Flaming Agrass

Tulipa ‘Flaming Agrass’ looking fresh after some watering in the Flower Dome. Photo credit: Eleanor Chua.