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It's 36 more days to NDP 2006!

Capture the exciting activities, events and happenings leading to National Day and share them here! :)

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Lovely shots!

The flying flag adds another exciting dimension to the skyline!

Yah I figured NDP is just round the corner as fighter jets can be seen and heard over the city again, rehearsing for 9th August.

If the flag is bigger, the impact will be greater. But, I supposed the helicopter / chinook can only handle flag of that dimension?

probably...well the flag is quite big I suppose...

hmmm... :sly:

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The collar pin that comes with the tickets.

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^ Hmmm....I think the fireworks will be spectacular.....:D

If the flag is bigger, the impact will be greater. But, I supposed the helicopter / chinook can only handle flag of that dimension?

yawn.... can I see some apaches for a change?

i find it abit too early... but i guess everything is early in Singapore... from chinese new year to christmas...

yawn.... can I see some apaches for a change?

Think NDP 2007/8 is planned at Marina Bay on a floating platform. Should be spectacular.

For now, it's the last year at current National Stadium. So, bear with it. :)

Didnt they say this year's national day parade will be on something like a floating platform at marina bay???

@Josin

Please read http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=5792146&postcount=315

Oh ok its 2007 not 2006 thanks hya..

yawn.... can I see some apaches for a change?


maybe not now yet.....the apaches are probably on standby/patrol during the parade....

it will be great though if they can use the apache but i think for now the trio of chinnooks is decent already

maybe not now yet.....the apaches are probably on standby/patrol during the parade....

it will be great though if they can use the apache but i think for now the trio of chinnooks is decent already

The State Flag will be underslung by a Chinook and escorted by two Apaches :)

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Chinook flanked by 2 Ah-64D Apaches at yesterday rehersal.

@cheekeen

Thanks for that important information!!!!


@ndp

MANY THANKS!!! for the photos! :D:D


Great to see them in action in National Day :)

NICE,i love apaches!!

Someone posted a link in clubsnap which "roughly" states the schedule of all flypasts. :eek:

REHEARSALS AND ACTUAL DATES FOR NATIONAL DAY PARADE 2006 FLYPASTS (http://www.caas.gov.sg/caasWeb/export/sites/caas/en/Regulations_And_Guidelines/Rules_and_Regulations/ATS/AIP_Supplements/download/SUP44.pdf)

Nearly 50,000 Singaporeans among the first to watch this year's NDP

8 Jul 06

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By Wong Siew Ying, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : The National Stadium came alive with the voices of some 50,000 Singaporeans who were among the first to catch this year's National Day Parade.

Many of them were there to support family members performing in the parade.

42-year-old Amelyn Ng is clapping to a different beat this time.

Having participated in four National Day Parades with the Singapore Soka Association, she is sitting out this year's show.

That is because Soka is putting out an all-male team.

But Amelyn says she is not disappointed and she has been cheering for her husband and two sons throughout their rehearsals, be it at home or the stadium.

"It's important to work as a team. But now that I'm not performing, I'm learning to support them. That made them very happy and proud of themselves," said Amelyn Ng.

Besides supporting family members out on the field, they were entertained by songs from the combined school choir and cheers led by some 400 motivators.

"I am bringing the kids here so that they can join in the fun. And my niece is performing today," said Jane Li, who was there to watch the rehearsal.

"I am proud to be here because this is the last year Singapore will celebrate National Day at the National Stadium. This is the first year my twin daughters are performing in the National Day Parade," said Julaidah Hamid.

On July 15, another group of Singaporeans will be able to enjoy the parade experience. Some 55,000 Primary 5 students and their teachers will be here at the National Stadium for the National Education Show.

Organisers say this year's show promises lots of colour. The show will kick off with the item called "Our City of Colours", performed by SOKA and the People's Association.

And like any other National Day Parade, the fireworks display is not to be missed.

Some pictures from Clockunder in Clubsnap regarding the NDP rehearsal yesterday.....:yes:

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These are not made for commercial purposes~ dun sue me~~

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^ Wow.....did u make them?? :D

Nice!Super puma,no apaches?:(

Great finds babystan!

Looks like the night sky over Kallang will burst with colour one more time this year :)

Yes....I hope they'll prepare a firework spectacular for the new sports hub opening.....:D

Some pro shots from Clubsnap by Erickwan1989

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In the background above the island: copter training for National day, carrying the Singapore flag (if your eyes are good enough ^ ^ )

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July 15, 2006
Road closures for NDP show

ROADS near the National Stadium are closed today from 2pm to 11pm for the National Day Parade National Education Show.

These roads are Jalan Benaan Kapal, Stadium Boulevard, Stadium Crescent, Stadium Drive, New Stadium Drive, Stadium Lane, Stadium Link, Stadium Road and Stadium Walk.

Carparks in the vicinity will also be closed during that time. Geylang Drive will also be closed from 1pm to 11pm.

Public buses with routes affected by the closures will be diverted.

Due to the fireworks display at the event, the following roads will be closed from 8pm to 8.30pm: the stretch of Nicoll Highway between Mountbatten Road and Bras Basah Road, and the stretch of Mountbatten Road between Old Airport Road and Guillemard Road.

Motorists are also advised not to stop along the Benjamin Sheares Bridge and avoid Tanjong Rhu Road. Heavy traffic is expected along Kallang, Guillemard, Mountbatten and Fort roads, and Sims Avenue.

Motorists are advised to use the East Coast Parkway, Pan-Island Expressway and Central Expressway if they are travelling from the eastern region to the city. Those travelling from the west to the city are advised to use the Ayer Rajah Expressway, ECP, CTE and PIE.

Copyright © 2006 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

fireworks at kallang stadium? think today i'll go out take pics liao..

fireworks at kallang stadium? think today i'll go out take pics liao..

Yeah join me......:D

look forward to seeing some fresh pics :)

Actually with so many road closure.....the places to shoot the fireworks will be quite limited......but i already thought of the place to be......:D

i was thinking of textile center. the other side can see indoor and kallang stadium. But duno wind will big or not...maybe go low ground betta

i was thinking of textile center. the other side can see indoor and kallang stadium. But duno wind will big or not...maybe go low ground betta

But for low ground, the choice is very limited.....and places like Tanjong Rhu is not very acessible.....:yes:

Any idea when are the dates with fireworks?

Corrected my post

today got rite?

From clubsnap

15 July: NE Show

29 July: Preview

5 Aug: Fireworks Fest

8 Aug: Fireworks Fest

9 Aug: National Day

11 Aug: Fireworks Fest

12 Aug: Fireworks Fest

i was thinking of textile center. the other side can see indoor and kallang stadium. But duno wind will big or not...maybe go low ground betta

I shot there a few times, kena asked by guard what I was doing. Including twice a day by different jagas. :(

issit? Previous times I went up no one cared about me. Haha...went up to the top level.

Some lousy fireworks shot from NE show.....:(

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hmmm..the one with the Indoor Stadium in the pic is not bad and your first one below looks dramatic!

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I could hear the fireworks going off whilst I was on the forum :D

Yeah very dramatic.....the fireworks went off like 0.2 secs after I fixed my cam on the tripod....:lol:

This is the first shot of the NE show btw.....:yes:

Helicopters.....:yes:

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i got nothing to show. lol...too lousy to show. anyway the fireworks quite kns...too short...so little...but guess tts bcox it isnt the real thing bah. preview will be betta? i hope so..

i got nothing to show. lol...too lousy to show. anyway the fireworks quite kns...too short...so little...but guess tts bcox it isnt the real thing bah. preview will be betta? i hope so..

Yeah the fireworks quite lousy.....and I shot from a lousy location (wind direction blowing the smoke towards me, which covers the fireworks....:bash: )

Babystan03 did u took the pictures at the block opposite Kallang Mrt station?
Correct me if i'am wrong.

Babystan03 did u took the pictures at the block opposite Kallang Mrt station?
Correct me if i'am wrong.

Not opposite....nearest to the MRT station.....:yes:

Some lousy fireworks shot from NE show.....:(

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3 things you need to take note:

- Timing (remote is necessary for control)
- Blackcard
- Aperture

3 things you need to take note:

- Timing (remote is necessary for control)
- Blackcard
- Aperture

I was wondering how does the black card works?? :?

Hmm why such lousy fireworks this year? They no money arh?

Hmm why such lousy fireworks this year? They no money arh?

Bcos it's the preview.....the better display will be on the real day....:yes:

Apache attack helicopters debut at NDP 2006 state-flag flypast

19 Jul 06

SINGAPORE: Expect to see roaring new aircraft making their debut at this year's National Day Parade.

24 Singapore Air Force pilots and crew will thrill the audience with a ballet in the sky.

The state-flag flypast has always been a traditional highlight, but this year, it has new companions.

Two Apache attack helicopters, recently acquired by the Singapore Airforce, will make their debut during the NDP flypast.

"Showcasing the apache for the first time during the National Day Parade is always an honour. It will create a sense of awe and excitement, because the aircraft in its various profiles does look really awesome," said LTC Sew Chun Liang, Apache Lead, State Flag Escort.

Other aerial performers will include the dashing F-16s with their split-second precision, and an explosive finish.

To get a short but spectacular effect in the air, technicians had to re-tweak fuel ejection this year and allow more diesel to flow through in-house designed pipes.

What audiences will see in the sky is thicker, more prominent white smoke - fitting for Singapore's 41st birthday.

Air Force technicians had specially designed and built the smoke generation system. Doing that saved $600,000 in costs and brought about other benefits.

"The knowledge we gained while doing the project; and the reaction of the audience when the bomb burst is performed, it's a proud moment that we have," said MAJ Danny Tan, Air Engineering Officer, 145 Squadron. - CNA /dt

By Valarie Tan, Channel NewsAsia

Bless Singapore !

Taken from Unusual site

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Who want to design the national day banner for this forum on Aug 9.

What are the dates for the firework festival?

What are the dates for the firework festival?

5 August 2006, Saturday
2100 hours
Team Italy

8 August 2006, Tuesday
2100 hours
Team Singapore

11 August 2006, Friday
2100 hours
Team New Caledonia

12 August 2006, Saturday
2100 hours
Team France

Thanks...that should provide some excitement for August :yes:

Thanks...that should provide some excitement for August :yes:

Yes.....I definitely going.....:D

haha...I just wanna revel in the atmosphere

haha...I just wanna revel in the atmosphere

Yeah me too....but i thought i could try out my new toy also......I'm more greedy....:lol:

Esplanade bridge will be crowded next week....:yes:

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Who are going to preview today? :)

Fireworks from a different location....:D

I shall start with the low shots first...:yes:

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2. Stadium in red
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I took these fireworks using the standard way (6 secs, f20)......then I got lucky......

The storey continues in the next thread.....:D

A couple from their flat came out to see the fireworks (where I was standing). The husband happens to be a photographer and thought it'll be wasted since I did not have a black card. So he went back to his flat to take a magazine with black cover. Then by using bulb mode and black card, I finally got to know the tricks of getting nice fireworks pictures......here are some results.....:D

1. The first picture was not very succesful as the aperture was a bit too high....but I'll post nonetheless since it's memorable....:D
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2. Still experimenting.....
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3. Got it.....:D
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Last 2 using bulb mode and black card.....:D

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Very grateful to the guy who showed me the trick......I guess we do have kind hearted and warm Singaporeans around.......:yes:

wow!

looks really big...must have been really close to the fireworks :eek:

I think that the duration was quite decent for a rehearsal. I heard 2 batches of fireworks

wow!

looks really big...must have been really close to the fireworks :eek:

I think that the duration was quite decent for a rehearsal. I heard 2 batches of fireworks

Yes....very decent for a preview.....much better than the one at the NE show.....:okay:

But I don't think I'm too close to the fireworks.....:lol:

Too bad I did not turn off the noise reduction b4 taking the fireworks.....if not I could have taken much more shots..... :bash:

btw the use of the black-card dramatically improves the pics...those are some of your best fireworks shots so far...I think... :D

those are really very good enough... what an experience you've encounted!

btw the use of the black-card dramatically improves the pics...those are some of your best fireworks shots so far...I think... :D

Sigh....could be better...:yes:...good thing there are more fireworks to come....:D

those are really very good enough... what an experience you've encounted!

Thanks......:D

And yes, the experience is amazing.....:okay:

I saw the fireworks earlier at Kallang. Good that they waited for the smoke to disperse before starting the second batch. Generally, the shots were seen many times before... no special fireworks. not even the star-shaped ones.

@babystan
Still need to practise the coordination of blackcard and remote while watching the fireworks. Just wondering why at f/22 and using blackcard, the shots are overexposed?

btw, don't use NR at all.

I saw the fireworks earlier at Kallang. Good that they waited for the smoke to disperse before starting the second batch. Generally, the shots were seen many times before... no special fireworks. not even the star-shaped ones.

@babystan
Still need to practise the coordination of blackcard and remote while watching the fireworks. Just wondering why at f/22 and using blackcard, the shots are overexposed?

btw, don't use NR at all.

No idea yet.....still figuring out.....:yes:

Yeah, I agree, still need more practise.....:yes:

ANd yes, pictures look better too without NR.....processing is much much faster too.....:yes:

Fireworks from other locations.....:yes:

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The nicer one...although not really tt nice...
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Looks like a face?
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Thats all I got for today...need to buck up for SFF...
Think I didn't really properly execute the blackcard technique leh...can someone give me some advice on black card technique? Thanks...

Use bulb mode and coordinate card movement and remote as Hya says....:yes:

After the show, the junction of mounbatten road is rather crowded....:yes:
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Fireworks from the stadium....:yes:

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My camera got no bulb mode...can go up to 8secs though. So how do I use it? FIrework burst, dun cover lens, den cover it?

My camera got no bulb mode...can go up to 8secs though. So how do I use it? FIrework burst, dun cover lens, den cover it?

I guess so......:yes:

That means canot let the lens take in multiple bursts at one go rite? hmm...pardon my noobness...

Can take multiple burst within that 8 secs.....which means you might miss some....:yes:

@babystan
Still need to practise the coordination of blackcard and remote while watching the fireworks. Just wondering why at f/22 and using blackcard, the shots are overexposed?

btw, don't use NR at all.

I think perhaps I can consider reducing the exposure compensation a bit next time.....:yes:

My camera only f2.8 to 8.

What settings should I use? :?


Many people use like f16, which I don't have.

Very grateful to the guy who showed me the trick......I guess we do have kind hearted and warm Singaporeans around.......:yes:



I believe there are tons of em out there :yes:

I've had very good encounters with very good Singaporeans during my recent visits there esp. Sg forumers ;)


Anyway I am still in the dark of how to use the black card. :?

Anyway I am still in the dark of how to use the black card. :?

Actually not as mysterious as the colour suggest....:lol:

Using bulb mode, open shutter, cover the lens with the black card after a few burst(maybe 1 or 2 depending on the type of fireworks), then remove the card when new shots fired again then close shutter......:yes:

I believe there are tons of em out there :yes:

I've had very good encounters with very good Singaporeans during my recent visits there esp. Sg forumers ;)


Haha....thanks....I hope I'm one of them (very thick skin).....:lol::lol:

My camera only f2.8 to 8.

What settings should I use? :?

Many people use like f16, which I don't have.

Use F8, shutter speed 2-4 secs, lowest ISO, Auto white balance....:)

Still too bright then have to reduce exposure compensation by 1 or 2 stops....:yes:

Thanks stan! :D

Fireworks Mode always makes my skies look unaturally bright. :(

Thanks stan! :D

Fireworks Mode always makes my skies look unaturally bright. :(

Hmm....I never trust preset mode ever since I bought my SONY DSC-H1 (which i sell away already)....:yes:

More Fireworks....:eek::D

31 July 2006
Triple fireworks treat planned for NDP 2006
By Rita Zahara, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : For the first time, a triple treat is in store for fans of fireworks at this year's National Day Parade.

Besides the traditional fireworks finale, you can also expect fireworks to go off midway and at the start of the show.

The show will start with a bang, with fireworks bursting into the sky as high as 80 metres from the rim of the stadium for about a minute.

The stadium will be transformed into a giant birthday cake with 41 candles, signifying the nation's 41st birthday.

As a safety precaution, the last few rows round the stadium will be cordoned off; Mountbatten Road and Nicoll Highway are also closed to traffic.

Brackets have been specially tailor made for this year's show; each of the 50 crates can take a load of up to 50 kilogrammes.

It takes some eight men to launch just one crate and each of them is unique, packed with individualised fireworks.

Said Major Jason Lee, Chairman Fireworks, NDP 2006, "We have many, many layers of safeguards. All the fireworks cues are actually coded into a digital code and it is actually overlaid onto the music that is being played during the show. In the event that our digital system fails, we have a manual voice back-up to ensure that we can still control the fireworks."

In the middle of the show, a minute of multi-coloured fireworks will burst out from the heart of the stadium during the Provost display.

About 20 props and mobile stages will be rigged with low-level fireworks, hitting as high as 20 metres.

Said Adam Tan, pyro-technician, NDP 2006, "We have quite a lot of mobile platforms, mobile staging. We needed to introduce a wireless remote firing to control the synchronised fireworks remotely. Therefore we have imported a German system, and this system works well in an environment of close proximity with a wireless device to about 500 metres."

The climax of the fireworks show is the three-minute grand finale.

The fireworks will be launched from the practice track, some 200 metres from the stadium.

They are expected to scale some 250 metres into the sky, providing a spectacular view even for those watching the fireworks away from the stadium. - CNA /ct

Who is designing the national day SSC banner for Aug 9. :)

^^ with today being 3 aug already and still total silence on a banner, i think it wont be possible... :(

^^ I dont knoe if this can help or not :D

i make 3 banners

hope u like it

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/4620/untitledtruecolor21sjw7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/9144/untitledcomposite17sta5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/4561/untitledcomposite12es2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks encon...I do like the first one...I've also prepared 1 also

Hopefully Jan manages to put it up :yes:

thanks for the comments :D

the skyline I use Rafflescity's Pic while the Firework I use Cliff's pic (yesterdae firework :D )

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The fireworks for this banner by me ah?? :lol::D

yeah :D hahaha :lol:

06 August 2006
Marina Bay hotels packed for National Day festivities
By Rita Zahara, Channel NewsAsia

SINGAPORE : Come National Day, there may be no room at the inn - at least where hotels with a view of Marina Bay are concerned.

Singaporeans are willing to pay sky-high prices just to have a bird's eye view of the fireworks display.

Bookings began as early as last August and most hotels are competing to offer the best services in the house.

The view from the Ritz-Carlton Millenia comes with a S$241 price-tag, but the Lims say they are undeterred as celebrating in the month of August holds a special meaning for them.

Said Lim Soon, "We thought it would be a good time to take a break from work. In fact, we're celebrating our birthdays in the next two weeks, so we thought to have this celebration at this hotel. This hotel also holds some significance for us, because this is where I proposed to my wife in 2003."

The hotel's 260-rooms facing the harbour have been fully booked - even the most luxurious at S$6,000 a night.

The management expects better sales next year, when the National Day Parade will be held at Marina Bay.

Said Jennifer Cronin, executive assistant manager at Ritz-Carlton Millenia, "Our rooms are going to be at a premium; they always are every time we have a National Day parade, because the fireworks are spectacular. So for next year, we're going to be completely ready as soon as this year's celebration is over to start taking the bookings."

Other hotels in the area, like the Oriental Hotel, are also seeing a pick-up in demand.

Over at the Pan Pacific Hotel, six local photographers have put up some of their best works to showcase Singapore's cityscape.

However, there are also others who prefer to have their feet on the ground, but that comes with jostling with the crowd and waiting for hours in the heat to get a good spot.

The jury is still out over the question of where is the best place to watch the fireworks.

But whatever ambience you fancy, it is always an unforgettable experience catching the fireworks lighting up the night. - CNA /ct

Copyright © 2006 MCN International Pte Ltd

^^ seems like kind of rush for this year, anyway i would go for the 1st or the 3rd one... or may be Raffles one, but i havent seen it yet... :)

I like the first...looks better with a singapore flag. Thanks by the way Encon...will it be displayed on Wednesady? Or will it be rafflescity's one?

ohh, flags... they look the same every year... but here's what i took this year...

http://static.flickr.com/85/205638536_25448177e3_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaoyedediyici2/205638536/)

http://static.flickr.com/91/205638537_c488355e69_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaoyedediyici2/205638537/)

I like the first...looks better with a singapore flag. Thanks by the way Encon...will it be displayed on Wednesady? Or will it be rafflescity's one?


not sure which one wil be dispalyed on Wed

let Rafflescity decided :D

btw welcome :D!!

shao_ye ur pic so nice :eek: :okay:

hopefully Jan will decide, but nevertheless,
ITS NATIONAL DAY 2006 9 AUGUST!!! :happy:

:dance: :dance: :dance:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/nitepano0808a.jpg

WELL WELL HAPPY 41th BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE !!

http://img181.imageshack.us/img181/5871/38218846bb93e61602oxs1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:banana: :cheers: :carrot: :okay: !!

my banner is up :okay: :D!!

you didn't take it with fireworks?!

Happy National Day! :colgate:

@ hya

I dont have the whole skyline with fireworks. And a happy holiday as well! :happy:

Thanks encon...nice pic! is it recent?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ hya

I dont have the whole skyline with fireworks. And a happy holiday as well! :happy:

Thanks encon...nice pic! is it recent?


i think taht is one years ago :D ?? :runaway:

this is THE DAY!!! haha... happy 41st birthday~

but one sad thing, UOB no light up on eve of national day... so sad...

Happy Birthday Singapore :cheers: :nocrook: :happy:

Happy B'day SG ... 41st liao ar??

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY SINGAPORE!! :) :) :) :)

41 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!

Happy 41st Birthday Singapore.....:D

Continue to "blossom" and prosper... ( 百花齐放 ).....:colgate:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/SFF%20Singapore/DSC_0085.jpg

HAPPY 41st BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!!

:cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1: :cheers1:

LONG LIVE MY BELOVED COUNTRY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Happy National Day!

I noticed that the Hindustan Times carried a special section on Singapore.

Two advertisements from the supplement:

http://i5.tinypic.com/243gier.jpg

http://i3.tinypic.com/243gl84.jpg

Happy Birthday Singapore!!!

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/3497/p1090852ag2.jpg

Taken from my home =)

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Taken from my home =)

Beautiful! :scouserd:

this my pic (1st time taking Fireworks pic) sorry for the quality :D hope u like it

http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/363/nikond50019srt1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img325.imageshack.us/img325/4448/nikond50027stt5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1889/nikond50016svi2.jpg

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/7724/nikond50024sbp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/4212/nikond50025spq2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/7913/nikond50025sby1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^ Not bad.....:)

Here's some of mine taken from Pebble Bay....:yes:

1. First shot
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0098r.jpg

2. Low shot
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0105r.jpg

3. Another Low shot
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0110r.jpg

High shots finally....but don't expect fireworks festival stuff since it's very short....:(

4.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0111r.jpg

5.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0116r.jpg

6.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0122r.jpg

Last 3.......Happy Birthday Singapore....:D

7.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0123r.jpg

8.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0126r.jpg

9.
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/NDP%202006/DSC_0128r.jpg

@szehoong and suncity
Thank you :)

@encon and Fujimiya
Good attempts. Do try to compose it with something else to make it more interesting and relevant to Skyscrapercity. :)

@babystan
These new series are more interesting than those taken at Marina Bay. :)
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National Day Parade at National Stadium for the last time. EMAS signboard to inform motorists that NDP @ Stadium is from 2pm - 11pm today.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2729.jpg

I guess it will be memorable for those who are at NDP this year.....:yes:

not that i dunwan...but there's nothing for me to compose. =(

i will try cos it was last minute decision to take Fireworks so

not carefully plan :D

nxt time i will try !

@babystan
yes. indeed memorable.

@Fujimiya and encon
You will find there're opportunities. See babystan's examples? ;)

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Before taking the free shuttle to National Stadium. I took a pano showing the National Stadium (where my signature is) on the left and city skyline on the right.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/Kallang.jpg

The National Stadium was first opened to the public in July 1973. NDP 2006 will probably be its last event before making way for the new stadium.

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2732.jpg

Taking the free shuttle...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2736.jpg

some miscellaneous pics taken on the way...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2737.jpg

entry and goodies bag...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2740.jpg

free muffin...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2742.jpg

queueing...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2745.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2746.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2747.jpg

too early...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2750.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2748.jpg

But, we were seated in the shade. :)
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2752.jpg

@babystan
These new series are more interesting than those taken at Marina Bay. :)


Up to you.....:yes:

For the NDP one, if i never take any building beside it, it's going to be super lousy......:lol:

I heard it looks better inside.....perhaps you'll like to contribute some later?? :)

still empty at 3 plus...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2754.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2763.jpg

well, it takes about 3 hours from 3pm to fill the entire stadium... this is just a closeup on the early birds...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2764.jpg

I heard it looks better inside.....perhaps you'll like to contribute some later?? :)

I didn't bring my tripod. It's all handheld.

Happy Singapore Day ! :) (hope it's not too late)

No, I mean from my home, there's nothing to composite....

try to speed up the posting... too many pics.

Stadium is finally filled with spectators wearing red tops...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2843.jpg

There were some band and wushu performances... (not going to show pics)

followed by the parachuteers...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2852.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2857.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2890.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2867.jpg

Our Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2916.jpg

Our NDP song for 2006 by Kaira Gong
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2918.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2919.jpg

Click here for the video => http://202.157.143.146/videos/2006%20Theme%20-%20Kaira%20Gong%20-%20My%20Island%20Home.wmv

I don't know what you guys call these...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2934.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2958.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2957.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2955.jpg

Our President
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2947.jpg

Military Colours
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2967.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2963.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2962.jpg

Countdown...
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2973.jpg

...to the first burst of fireworks for the night!
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2975.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2976.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2977.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2978.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2979.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2982.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2985.jpg

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2989.jpg

to be continued...

Wow...spectacular pics of the fireworks and the parade! :cool:

Well...its the last parade at Kallang stadium hence its extra meaningful :yes:

I like how the stage changes into a skyline at night.

This pic is cool for some reason
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2919.jpg

Yes....beautiful pictures....:yes:

I like the pic too.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1433/dsc3309yv5.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/6121/dsc3286su0.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/8586/dsc3328pg8.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/2967/dsc3331xd8.jpg

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9778/dsc3339jw4.jpg

Wow...nice use of fish eye lens.....:okay:

looks so festive! :eek:

pics really make the whole set look like a circus :happy:

wow! great shots hya! Really Hard to get pics from the national stadium, so little space and so much people!

I love the fish eye pics!

Btw, I also went to NDP Yesterday, it was a great show, I did take some pics, will post them soon.

Btw, I was seated directly opposite you:D

Thanks. I enjoyed the parade. Except, it was crazy trying to get out of the place yesterday. Was telling RafflesCity how I felt like a refugee fleeing for my life!

Post pics too. I believe you will have a much wider view. :)

looking at your direction!:D
http://img93.imageshack.us/img93/4066/1kq4.jpg
did you notice the amazing sky?
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7120/2dp9.jpg

very nice pics there :eek2::eek2:

SPECHLESS :drool:

did you notice the amazing sky?
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7120/2dp9.jpg

Wow.....we've seen the same sky.....:eek:
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/1313/dsc0095an6.jpg

brilliant sky photographs. it's so amazing how the sky can be so beautiful.

wat a pity i couldnt be there to enjoy it..*sigh* i only go back to S'pore this sunday.

brilliant sky photographs. it's so amazing how the sky can be so beautiful.

Thanks.....yeah the sky can be an interesting subject for photos....:yes:

@Cliff

:eek2: at your 2nd pic!