We finally found the chance to take Timmy for a flight over Marina Barrage, Singapore. Managed to take a few photos before the afternoon sun came out from behind the clouds.
I would like to share some of photos we took. These photos are post-edited using photoshop. This is my first time doing editing using photoshop as well. Some of the colours might look unreal. Sorry for that!
Marina Barrage
The roof of Marina Barrage is well known and popular for picnics and kite flying. Drones can be flown there as well.
More about Marina Barrage
taken from Public Utilities Board, Singapore
Marina Barrage brings about three benefits: a new source of water supply, flood control and a lifestyle attraction.
Marina Barrage is a dam built across the 350-metre wide Marina Channel to keep out seawater, creating the 15th reservoir in downtown Singapore.
Marina Barrage is part of a comprehensive flood control scheme to alleviate flooding in the low-lying areas in the city such as Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar and Geylang. During heavy rain, the series of nine crest gates at the dam are activated to release excess stormwater into the sea when the tide is low. In the case of high tide, giant pumps can drain excess stormwater into the sea.
Unaffected by tides, water level in Marina Reservoir is kept constant all year round. This is ideal for all kinds of recreational activities such as boating, kayaking and dragonboating.
Singapore does not have many areas where you can fly a drone. If you would like to visit Marina Barrage, here are some useful information.
How to get there
- Travel by Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), alight at 'Tanjong Pagar Station'.
- Follow the signs to 'Exit I'. Go up to ground level via escalator or lift.
- Walk to bus stop no. '03223 Intl Plaza' along Anson Road. The bus stop is approxmately 40metres from the MRT entrance we came out from.
- Take bus 400 and alight 6 stops later at bus stop no. '03369 Marina Barrage'
- Walk from the bus stop into Marina Barrage. Admission is free.
Recommended time to visit
Sunset(1700-1900hrs)
Hint: Avoid noon time as there is very little shade on the roof.
Recommended things to bring
Must have:
- Sun block and umbrella if you reach there at noon (we did not bring either and got burnt bad)
- Water for drinking (it will be hot)
Good to have:
- Sunglasses
- Camera/phone with camera
- Kites
- Drones
- Groundsheet (to sit on the grass)
Thank you for reading.
Hope to see you around Marina Barrage!
Zhi Bin(Zee)
Timmy is a DJI Mavic Pro Platinum
Beautiful picture! Breathtaking!
Thank you!
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Wow! This is awesomely beautiful. You captured it by air?
Am already feeling jealous.
It's really amazing.
It's also got my vote. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! Yeah! We captured the view with a drone.
We were on the roof of the building in the first picture.
I am heading to hong kong for the weekend. Hoping to capture some nice shots there too. 😄
Wonderful photos! You have my upvote and follow!
Thank you for the upvote! 😉
Glad you like them~
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