Quaint Little Riverside Town? Or Bustling Center of Global Commerce? – CityScape Photography

[majes.tytyty]

This tranquil scene shows Singapore’s Boat Quay, shortly after sunrise on a quiet morning. 

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Spanning centuries 

Stretching along a few hundred meters of riverbank, tiny Boat Quay is one neighborhood that retains the traditional charm and ambience of “Old Singapore.” 

With the new, grey towers of the business district rising just behind, these traditional shophouses have been converted into bars, cafes, and restaurants. Here, customers can relax in 21st-century style and comfort, while surrounded by early 20th-century ambience.

Ideal lighting   

I caught the above scene early one weekend morning as I returned from cycling. (Since it was early on a weekend, there was no activity, and nary a soul in sight.)

The early-morning sun was bathing the east-facing shops in a soft, warm light. The dawn light created an ideal photo-op.

For comparison, see this other photo (right) of the same area. This second photo was taken on a rather dull day with plenty of cloud cover.

The contrast with the first photo is obvious and striking.

Location – Boat Quay, Singapore, on Google Maps

This is my entry in @juliank’s CityScape Photography contest.

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[abdulmanan]

Glad to know you were at Singapore, It's really wonderful to spend some holidays with family and without family ;) :p hahaha

What I like about the picture is that the close houses are giving it a very beautiful look, and they're from water is adding more beauty to it,
Are these are the house or just guest house?
I mean I wanna know are these are a residential house or rented a place?

[majes.tytyty]

They are called "shophouses." They were built decades ago. At that time, families lived on the 2nd and 3rd floor, and had a shop on the 1st floor (the Ground floor).

Now, few people live in these old buildings, but they are refurbished and renovated, and now they have only shops. It's a great way of preserving the city's history.

Nowadays, most Singapore people live in houses or apartments or condominiums.

[richardalom]

Thanks for sharing this photography is very nice post
I appreciate your cityscapephotography

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[adson]

Beautiful photography @ majes.tytyty, singapore is a very beautiful city especially with the right colors and shots.

[mafzaal92]

very beautiful photography @majes.tytyty, thanks for sharing. your photography style is very good.

[sajjad26]

Singapure is the Cline city in the world .This city is wondeful .I am visit the city..

[steepshot2]

Very nice photography post

[student1]

That is very nice Photography post

[richard77]

Great update Photography post

[ritue]

Nice place
Thanks for sharing....

[pleasestop]

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[majes.tytyty]

Thanks for keeping an eye on this type of crappy behavior.

[pleasestop]

Thanks for your support!

[mdraba]

Personally traveling is my favorite passion and this place so nice and I like this place and this photography just outstanding and I will try to go this place one day..

[jareen61]

Neat and clean town and looking so beautiful.It was a great click of @majes.tytyty. Thank you for sharing this post with us.

[topbooster]

Wow, the riverside town is So beautiful. Great photography.

[mominsdt]

The water of the river looks like a mirror and the tours are so big. Really amazing photoshoot.

[jacobite]

Wow lovely city,
Noticed almost all the roofs are red here.

[vicenteajb]

Very nice photography post 😜

[christinaa]

That golden sunlight over the classic houses makes a perfect 20th century environment...!!! 📷

If those high rises weren't there, the neighborhood would have more cinematic view..!
Nice capture, btw..!
~ Tennis Girl 🎾🎾

[raha]

Congratulations on getting you beautiful pictures. The wonderful place is beautiful. Photos gave me a special peace. I love the look of the boat in the river and the sea. I hope to see this place one day. I wish you good luck

[sandrina.life]

Yeah! Sunny days makes photos looking way better and I guess Singapore is very often cloudy for the pollution. I'm actually quite surprise you are able to see the sky in the photo, despite the skyscrapers.

[cranium]

Great photo. The difference between the photos is enormous. You have succeeded to find the right time for a photo. Good luck to you and Love.

Замечательное фото. Отличие между фото – колоссальное. У Вас отлично получилось удачный найти момент для фото. Удачи Вам и Любви.