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These Epic Aerial Photos Of S’pore Will Show You How Beautiful Our Country Really Is

Here at DiscoverSG, we love drone footage and drone shots as much as the next person.

Not only do they offer us a rare glimpse of the world from above, they have us looking at familiar things through new eyes. Sometimes, a fresh perspective is all we need to appreciate the art, architecture, and beauty that exists all around us.

With National Day just 1 day away, we decided to scour Instagram for some of the sickest shots of Singapore from up high, and we were not disappointed.

From common sights (and sites) like malls we grew up visiting to some of the newer landmarks that have sprouted up in more recent years, these epic drone-taken photos will show you another side of our nation’s beauty.

1. Fountain of Wealth by day

Suntec City and the Fountain of Wealth have been around for ages – since 1995, to be specific.

In 1998, the fountain made it on the Guinness Book of Records and was named the World’s Largest Fountain. While no longer the world’s largest fountain, to this day, many visitors still circle the fountain for good luck.

A symbol of wealth and life, its bronze ring was designed based on the Hindu Mandala. Meaning ‘universe’, the ring is symbolic of the oneness in spirit and unity, further symbolising the equality and harmony of all races and religions in Singapore.

2. Fountain of Wealth by night

Beautiful by day, the structure looks even better by night – at least in our opinion.

3. Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay

It’s probably safe to say that we’ve all seen the Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay.

One of the most intriguing additions to the Singapore skyline, the trees look even more eerie and fascinating from above. Measuring between 25 and 50m, these towering structures are connected by a 128-metre aerial walkway that adds to the futuristic quality of these vertical gardens.

4. ArtScience Museum

Another architectural masterpiece and favourite among museum-goers is the ArtScience Museum.

A structure that’s typically too large to see in full, this bird’s eye view lets you see the “The Welcoming Hand of Singapore” in all its ten-fingered glory.

5. Lau Pa Sat

A market wasn’t the first thing to come to mind when we first saw this photo.

Situated in the Central Business District, Lau Pa Sat, which translates into “old market” is home to plenty of scrumptious grub. A regular haunt for those working in the CBD, we bet you didn’t know it looked so pretty from up above.

6. Cargo

There’s just something so satisfying about seeing all these cargo containers lined up neatly, no?

7. Palawan Beach

When was the last time you went to Palawan Beach?

For us, it would be when we were teenagers. While splashing around at the beach isn’t a popular pastime here in Singapore, you’ve got to admit that this photo makes that little island off the beach look pretty cool.

8. The Road Into Sentosa

Ever wonder how your drive into and out of Sentosa island looks? Probably not, but here’s how it looks anyway.

9. Sentosa Cove

Sentosa Cove – an area populated by the super-rich of Singapore. The houses here will cost you anything between $2,000,000 and $80,000,000. Can’t stomach those kinds of numbers? Then settle for this shot of Sentosa Cove from above.

10. NTU School of Art, Design and Media building

We did a double take when we realised this picture was taken of a university campus. Consisting of 3 intersecting arcs, this ‘Green Roof’at the NTU School of Art, Design and Media building is turfed and slopes at a nearly 45-degree angle, blurring the line between landscape and building.

11. Jetty

12. Pearl Bank Apartments

Google ‘best architecture singapore’ and many of the search results will have Pearl Bank Apartments on their list. Built in 1976, its unique horseshoe shape (or c-shape) was intended to provide residents cover from the sun, while allowing a view from the top of Pearl’s Hill.

13. Housing Estates

Of course, we can’t forget the housing estates we live in. The places we call home, grow up, build our families, and rest and recharge for the next day, these are perhaps the spaces that mean the most to us here in Singapore.

Tomorrow, we celebrate National Day.

We celebrate 52 years of independence, 52 years of progress, and we celebrate all that we have here in this beautiful country we call home – the people we are proud to call our friends, the opportunities that are out there for us, the security we feel as we go about our daily lives, and so much more.

We don’t know about you, but we’re so proud to be able to call Singapore our home.

Also read This Local Instagram Account Is Turning Dabao-ed Hawker Food Into Works Of Art

(Header Image Source: @_jjjoel_, @ucchow)

The Ultimate Guide To Awesome Photos People ‘Like’

In this social media age, taking great photos has increasingly become one of the most important social skill sets to possess. Thanks to the advancement of camera technology in smartphones, everybody is practically becoming a photographer. Smartphones have also generated higher interest in photography, and subsequently, a higher demand for unique photos that smartphones cannot produce.

Still that does not make the job any easier, as well shot photos are hard to come by. For example, there are no smartphones in the current market that can produce the much sought after bokeh effect which requires a camera with a good quality lens.

Another type of photo which smartphones cannot produce – long exposure photos. The long exposure effect blurs any moving subject, giving it an in-motion effect while keeping stationary objects in sharpness.

If you, like us here at Vulcan Post, are among those who like to tell your story through photos and create that unique relationship with your fans and followers, you might want to consider investing in a good quality tool. Instead of asking “how do I take better photos?”, maybe the better question is, “am I equipped with the tool which produces great photos effortlessly?”

Instead of the usual flat lays and selfies taken via the smartphones, here are some popular types of photos that people “like” on social media which we personally prefer capturing with a camera:

1. Architecture Photography

Architecture photographs are well liked because they showcase the magnificence of human work. You’ll be surprised how a well shot architecture photo can fuel a great deal of inspiration among your followers.

2. City Skyline

The classic skyline shot never fails to impress, because it simply works. The biggest challenges to taking a skyline shot, especially at night are making sure your camera doesn’t move and that your exposure is long enough, resulting in the perfect mix of light and shadow.

3. Close up shots of food and drinks

More often than not, smartphone photographer usually just snap a photo and post it on their social media channels. A close up shot of food and drinks with the proper tool captures all the details and texture of the food before you savour it, and yes, with room to play around and get that bokeh effect!

4. Street Photography

Last but not least, street photography – the perfect story telling photo form. No matter where you are, each street has its own unique story to tell, providing you with endless opportunities to exercise your creativity with your camera.

Quick Tips On Choosing The Right Tool For You:

1. A Mirrorless Camera with interchangeable lens – Over here at Vulcan Post, we personally like using a mirrorless interchangeable camera as we’re not a fan of hearing the mirror swing up each time we press the shutter button; allowing us to shoot unobtrusively. In addition, having a camera system with various lenses allow us to really enjoy the process of shooting various styles of photography; from macro to landscape shots.

2. Wi-Fi Function: A camera with a Wi-Fi feature lets you transfer your photos easily for use on social media. This is especially important as we are constantly connected with one another in this digital age.

3. Touch Screen: A camera with easy to use touch screen interface keeps things simple, fun and it provides a familiar sight to all smartphone users. Our favourite part about a touch screen? Touch screen focus! This is simply because it allows us to focus easily on any part of the screen.

If you are interested to improve your photography skills, you can enter the recently Leica T Photo Challenge, which gives you a chance to walk away with prizes up to S$8000. There are also photography workshops with Leica Akademie which you can be part of too! So see you there?

Also Read: Behind The Lens Of One Of Singapore’s Most Followed Street Photographers, Aik Beng Chia

Image Credit: Reviewed.com

This article originally appeared on Vulcan Post.