Usually, I spend my Saturdays at home resting or watching movies online. It's a great way to recharge for my busy workdays and catch up on much-needed sleep, especially since my weekdays are often too hectic to rest well. This routine has been beneficial for my overall health over the past few months.
However, this Saturday, I decided to break away from my usual routine. I visited Gardens by the Bay for a tour and to practice my photography skills. It was a refreshing change and a fantastic motivation to contribute to my map on the Worldmappin website.
I ventured there after lunch, right in the heat of the day, which might not have been the wisest choice. Despite the scorching weather, there was a silver lining: the place was nearly empty. A few adventurous souls, like me, braved the sunshine for an unforgettable experience. It was worth it, as I captured countless pictures of the landmarks with hardly any crowds.
My quest began as I stepped out of the MRT station and strolled down a long passage that led me directly to the gardens.
From the exit, I was welcomed by the beautiful sight of the fishpond, and in the background were the Supergrove trees which I showcase later in the post.
On the right, a walkway beckoned me toward the Dragonfly Lake. While there were no dragonflies flitting about, I was greeted by massive metal sculptures resembling dragonflies hovering above the serene waters.
As I walk along the walkways, the familiar silhouette of the Marina Bay Sands looks amazing and I can't help but notice so, I took photos of it.
The view of the Sands building felt eerie, almost like an alien spaceship looming in the background. Its futuristic design added to the surreal atmosphere.
Returning to the Dragonfly Lake, I decided to take a closer look.
In this photo, it might appear that the Supertree Grove is just behind the tree line, but it's not. These towering structures are so tall that you can see them from a mile away.
I continued my walk along the boardwalk until I reached the bridge that leads to Supertree Grove.
The bridge, made of steel, looked incredibly sturdy. At least, that's what I thought until I went up and walked along it. It started shaking, and I could feel the movement beneath my feet. It was dizzying at first, but after a few minutes, I got the hang of it.
While I was in the middle of the bridge, I was amazed by the views that I saw and so I stayed for a while to take these shots.
I realized that the fountains in several areas of the lake were there to spray mist around, cooling the surroundings. This method makes the lake area much cooler than any other part of the garden. The fountains also add to the stunning visual appeal of the lake, making it even more exciting to look at.
On the bridge, I'm able to see the Sands building and it looks nice from where I stand.
After navigating a series of walkways, I finally reached the spot where I could see the Supertrees up close and in stunning detail. From this vantage point, their tops peeked majestically above the leaves of the trees in front of me.
I finally made it to the exact location of the Supertrees!
Upon closer inspection, I'm convinced that these Supertrees are true architectural and technological marvels. Their design surpasses anything I've known about vertical garden walls. Beyond the grand scale of the structure, the intricate shape of the top and crown is meticulously crafted. They look absolutely stunning! The closer I get and as I look up at them, I feel smaller in their presence. It's almost as if they are leaning toward me, and at times, it makes me feel a bit dizzy.
In conclusion, breaking away from my usual Saturday routine to explore Gardens by the Bay was a refreshing and exhilarating experience. The adventure allowed me to practice my photography skills and capture the stunning beauty of the Supertrees and other landmarks without the usual crowds. It was a memorable day that not only added to my Worldmappin contributions but also reminded me of the joy and inspiration found in stepping out of my comfort zone.
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My goodness, I would to love to visit here. My kids my might even love it more than I would!
Breaking the routine sometimes is good for keeping life fresh.
Yes, I have to agree now. I like routine because it makes me think or plan more efficiently. But breaking it also has its benefits sometimes.
By the way, the best time to visit Singapore would be late November until early January. It's not so warm during those months :)
I'll keep in eye on those dates my family already has couple of international trips planned. One to Taiwan to visit my wife's family and than to Japan to explore where my mother's family immigrated to the United States from. Maybe Singapore after that!
That sounds great!
I've always wanted to visit Japan. I used to watch the Japan Hour TV show, which featured the countryside. Of course, I also want to experience the modern city vibes.
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Hey, you can definitely tell it's a spectacular place, with a mix of natural surroundings and architecture.
I didn't even mind the warm sun because I was enjoying my walk around the place.
Thanks for checking and curating my post as well :)
This is a lovely post!
I liked this place very much, and your photos gave it a very colorful way to see it.
I especially enjoyed the super trees, never seen them (or heard of them) before!
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I took dozens of photos as there are plenty of beautiful views around the place. I hope you get to visit this place someday as they are much more beautiful up close.
You broke the routine and added to the mood. haha! that's a wonderful park I loved those towers. :)
True. It's not that bad to break routine sometimes, it turned out well this time :)
I love the towers too; it's like a fantasy built in the real world.
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Oh my! Had no clue how I never heard of Supertrees until now but they definitely stole my heart!! Nature is such an oasis of beauty and surprises!
I have to agree with you about nature being an oasis, especially for city dwellers like me. It's a great way to relieve some of the stresses of life in the city.
It was an enjoyable experience for me :) Thanks for checking my post.
No problem at all. Pleasure all mine 🥰
Have a great day :)
Thanks!!! You too :)
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It’s really nice of you to share this with us. I think this is a motivation to me to also step out tomorrow.😅
I’ve never seen a super tree before and I must say, they look really beautiful. One thing I love so much is the fact that there are actually so many trees around.
I hope you enjoyed your walk.
That's great, I hope you enjoy your walk later.
It's indeed nice to see that although there are artificial trees in this park, there are many more natural trees around.
So awesome! With some of the structures photographed in the post, I can identify immediately from what city it is from and I live in South Africa and I have never been to Singapore! Awesome post! 💪💪😁🍻🐝
True. I believe everyone who visits Singapore will always include the gardens in their itinerary and post it on their social media 😅.
Thanks for dropping-by, I hope you'll visit this place someday :)
Thanks! Me too! I will have to make my money on Hive to do that! Hahaha!
Hopefully, Hive will do well in the bull season 🙏
At this point, my projected plan with a Hive Bull would be to use it to creat a passive income equal to around 20% of my salary income.
I might have to wait for ANOTHER bull after that to basically... equal or exceed my salary!
I'm thinking of the same. This coming bull run will just be a way for me to convert some of my Hive to HBD and let it earn interest and compound. My posting activities remain to keep building my HP.
The HDB saved will be the reward that I'll reap in due time :)
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That's a good spot to relax! I also went outside recently and had some fun with a mini waterfall.
It's nice to stay away from screen sometimes. The view in that place is awesome 😎
That's right. It's a healthier lifestyle to be outdoors too and away from our phones or computer screens.
that's what I usually do these past few weeks.
Stunning supertrees! So tall and incredible. Have a nice walk!
That's right. It was amazing to see up close. It makes me wonder what was going on in the minds of the designers while they were conceptualizing the structure of it.
I'd love to visit this place!
I wonder if the supertrees will eventually have plants covering the entire canopy one day.
You have to add this to your itinerary when you visit Singapore.
It may seem weird that the greenery is on the trunk and not on the crown but for safety reasons they won’t allow it as the crown is not designed to carry the weight of the greenery. It’s been like this for more than a decade 😉
Ah! thanks for clearing that up! I was sure I wan't the only one with this question and yes! I this will definitely be on the itinerary when visiting Singapore. Crossing those fingers for the bull run to melt faces🤞
To be honest you had the best question ever, I myself haven’t realize how weird it is until you highlight it 😂
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Very nice showcase of our Singapore tourist attaction.
It’s been a long time since my last visit so i feel like a tourist myself lol
So, these towers are made of steel. I always see these towers in social media but you shared the close-up photos and explained very well about the towers. Nothing beats when the locals share their tourist spots. Thank you for sharing.😊
One of the towers has an elevator built inside of it. It serves as the access to the hanging bridge that links the big tower to the other.
Wow.. amazing Singapore. 😊 Thank you for the additional information. 😊
Have a great night :)
You too.😊😊
You choose the right Gif.😄😄
Love this place. It can literally make yourself relaxing and alive if surrounded by this kind of nature.
Yes and yes :) It's relaxing and exciting at the same time.
one of my favorite place in Singapore
It’s now my favorite too 😉
Wow! Amazing Singapore. Your country is really beautiful Sir @curamax
There's plenty to explore, I hope you'll visit this place too someday.
It's always an awesome feeling being curated for Visualshots. Thanks again @wilfredocav :)
These gardens are wonderful and so modern!!❤️
I'm stunned being in front of the Supertrees, it's indeed wonderful :)
Woww thats outstanding. I am just wondering to see such beautiful buildings.
There are plenty around this place. I hope you'll visit this place soon or in the future.
Have a great day ahead :)
very nice
Indeed. I enjoyed the experience :)
Amazing skills in photography that captured a wonderful scenery! Thank you for sharing. The pictures place was amazing in my lens view.
Thanks :) I'm still trying to hone my skills and style too.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
Thank also! Enjoy your weekends too. God bless!
Waoo!! the big building impressed me! good pictures, nice trip!!
I’m glad you liked the photos. I’ll share more next of these in my next posts 😊
Breaking away from routine for a photo adventure sounds so awesome. The gardens by the Bay are very beautiful
It’s indeed a beautiful place. It’s usually pack with people but since it’s too warm at this hour, there less crowd. :)
I can understand the less crowds brother 💯
Beautiful pictures 😍😍
I'm glad that you like them :)
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