A Different Point of View

A different point of view

In case you are wondering what this picture has to do with the subject, I need to explain. I have always taken photos of the Marina Bay Sands are from this point of view :

My usual point of view

For the spatially challenged, there is indeed a difference between the two photographs above. One is taken almost directly opposite from the other. Ahh....now you get it?

I am reminded of differences over opinions which often get us into unproductive arguments or disagreements. Each is entitled to his or her opinion and just as we need to respect that point of view, we should also be open to the alternate view. The beauty in photography is that there is always beauty in the alternate point of view. We just need to look hard enough :)

As I wandered from "the other side" of the Marina Bay area, I caught glimpses of the laser light show. Before showing you the highlight of the evening, you need to bear with me as I trudge you through some of the photographs I captured that evening.

I approached from the Singapore Flyer and caught the festive cheer. I thought it was simple, elegant and understated. Orchard Road does seem a little over the top, but I guess that is the intention.

Merry Christmas !

From across the waterway, Gardens by the Bay was aglow like it has a life of its own. It looked gorgeous.

View of Gardens by the Bay by night

As I looked up the night sky, the moon seemed to complement the Singapore Flyer. Pity it was a cloudy night and the moon was partially hidden behind some clouds.

The Singapore Flyer

As I arrived at the Helix Bridge, I was greeted by this wonderful sight. It seems like the energy from the Helix Bridge was feeding into the Marina Bay area and setting it aglow.

The Helix Bridge leading to Marina Bay Sands

Love the lights on the Helix Bridge

While I waited for the light show to begin (11:00 pm every night), I admired the Singapore skyline and am reminded that apart from Fullerton Hotel (formerly the General Post Office) and Clifford Pier, none of these building were around in the 1960s. The very point I was standing on was the sea and had not even been reclaimed then. I am reminded of the book "From Third World to First : The Singapore Story". What an awesome success story of a tiny red dot.

Singapore Skyline

At 11:00 pm sharp, the light show began. The following sequences attempt to capture the change of mood created by the light and the laser show.

White

Blue

Purple

Red

Lilac

The laser show begins

Like a Sar Wars laser fight

....beam me up, Scotty !

Soon, the drama ended and it was time for me to pack up my photographic gear and head home for the night. I'll be back to look for another point of view :)