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The “Meridian” of Gardens By the Bay
Gardens By the Bay comprises 2 conservatory cooling complex, “Cloud Forest” is on the left, where “Flower Dome” is on the right.
The construction of these two glasshouses is built in free columns and having large glass roof without any interior supports. This has to do with engineering expertise.
The “Meridian” of the structures made up by thousands of trusses and glass joints.
It forms interesting pattern on the ceiling.
It portrays dynamic and vibrant in color.
You may able to spot Marina Bay Sands at certain angle.
Would you able to reach the ridge?
Thousands on slight bends make up thousands of miracles.
1,2,3 of the Botanic Visitor Centre
One – I love the elegant clock tower given by Lady McNeice. It provides a resting place for visitors and admirers like us.
Two – The rows of ferns trees welcoming you with their pure clean color.
Three – Looking up to the face of the fern tree, asking anyone of them if they can shade my shoulders.
Four – The canon ball tree, asking him if someone is coming after me.
Five – The mini waterfall that likes speaking to me in his own language.
Lastly, the turtles are the ones that never turn me down.
Good news from Marine Biodiversity Survey
According to the local news, The Straits Times, lately, the 5 years comprehensive Marine Biodiversity Survey (CMBS) has collected about 30,000 specimens which are conducting in mudflats, seabeds and reed habitats.
14 species have been identified possibly new to science, more than 80 new records have been found and about 10 have been rediscovered.
The ‘Lipstick’ sea anemone found in mudflats at Pulau Ubin, is a predatory animal which has a distinctive red mouth and may not have been recorded anywhere else in the world.
Another species identified as possibly new to science is the orange-clawed mangrove crab found in coastal mangroves and a small goby, nicknamed ‘Zee’ found in mudflats off Lim Chu Kang.
A corner of MacRitchie Reservoir
The purpose of construction a submerged boardwalk at MacRitchie Reservoir Park is to filter rainwater from the surrounding through plants and stone beds. It acts like a filtration system to channel cleaner water into the reservoir.
At the same time, fun walker can have close contact with beautiful insects like dragonflies, damselflies and other aquatic life surrounding the area.
No pets and footwear are allowed on the shallow water. If that is the case, why not hand carry your pet and they’ll love you more than ever!
At times, helicopter-like damselfly may zoom across with their horizontal propellers.
Some are thoroughly in action while some are lone ranger.
Some are so insignificant but plays and important part to purify the water for our usage.
Some are living quietly without any titles.
Some water fairies whispering by the waterside.
This is just a corner of the park, but never neglect the rest!
My Special Day fall on 27th of May 2013
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Yesterday, I was selected to be the top 10 finalists by Omy Singapore Blog Awards 2013, under “EXABYTES BEST INDIVIDUAL” Categories.
This is surprise to me!
I know I’m special but not to the extend will stand out from the rest of the shinning stars.
I’ll take it as a learning process, a good result is a extra bonus.
Today, is already a blossome day!
I take this opportunity to thank all my Followers, as well as Omy and all Sponsors!
I appreciate your kind warm hand shake!
Sydney loves Blogging!
Sengkang Sculpture Park
Sengkang Sculpture Park is a neighbourhood park located in Sengkang new town. The theme “fishing village/marine” is evolved from the original fishing village as it was.
The park is specially designed to allow park user to interact with the sculptures and create a personal experience in return.
‘Bubbles’ – ball sculptures designed for park user to sit, climb or laze around.
‘Waves” sculptures recollect the old memories of Sengkang as a fishing village. Sited on carpet grass, low green shrubs change the form of the “Waves” in different angles.
A whale-like sculpture play-scape is playfully hiding within the green.
Enjoy food in this eatery next to the park. Rest or carry on with the fun searching.
Sitting under the timber trellis, getting interact with plants or sculptures, this is the core of this “Art in the Park”.
Show yourself love, but not engraving love on me
“Keep our trees healthy by not engraving on them!” There is a signboard written by National Park in Orchid Garden, Sinagpore Botanic Gardens. By keeping them growing healthily, a gentle reminder for public not to engrave anything on the tree.
This is Leptospermum Brachyandrum, commonly known as tea tree, weeping tea tree or silver princess etc. Graceful weeping habitual and distinctive aromatic scent are the delightful appearance of this lovely soft foliage.
This is one of the trees, couple likes to engrave with their heart on the tree body. So let’s start today, show love by care and not by engraving!
One night in Phor Kark See Temple
Today is Vesak Day. I jointed the volunteer group of Phor Kark See Temple to help up in selling drinks. By entering the side of the temple, there are gorgeous lotus deco being lightens up.
In “3 Steps, 1 Bow” ceremony, devotees circumambulate the perimeter of the temple, taking every 3 steps and one bow, while chanting the name of the Buddha. This event started on Vesak Day eve at 10pm until the actual day morning 7am.
Thousand of lanterns lighten up every corner of the temple.
In the Hall of Great Compassion, devotees queuing to pay respect to Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva.
On the other hands , “3 steps, 1 Bow” ceremony still going on and on every single minutes.
Cart stores selling Buddhism related things are overwhelming with crown and heats.
Little Buddhas are happily smiling to us.
Comfort foods are serving for free thru out the whole Vesak Day event.
This picture was captured in the morning 8am, a woman pushing her Granny- I guess, has shown virtues thru out, until the end of the ceremony.
And this is the time for the lotus awakening.
Vesak Day
Know the enlightenment of this great man.
Understand the path he went through.
Understand his teachings with wisdom, and
Be mindful on this special day.
Imaginary Art Piece.
What is this painting to you? Mountain scenery? Or grass patch with water background? Or is something else?
The painting was actually captured from this moldy concrete sculpture and fine-tunes it by Photoshop.
Nature is Art. Art is Nature.
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