Aug 3, 2006
Fireworks to light up sky and waters

SMOKE on the water, fire in the sky. A barrage of 15,000 explosions will fill the sky and waters at Marina Bay during the four-day Singapore Fireworks Festival, which begins on Saturday.

A crowd of 300,000 spectators is expected for each of the four shows which will be held on Saturday, as well as next Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, said Mr Alan Meng, a director from events agency Unusual Group of Companies, which is organising the event.

They will be standing only 300m away from ground zero, the site of the new integrated resort. Each display, which starts at 9pm, will last about 15 minutes, five minutes longer than last year's show.

A stunning 150 types of fireworks will be featured, including some that explode on the surface of the water.

The fireworks will also be choreographed to music and the audience can sing along.

Saturday's show will be put up by a team from Italy. The next three shows will be put up by teams from Singapore, New Caledonia - a group of French islands in the Pacific - and France.

Some of the best places to catch the display are One Fullerton, Esplanade Park and Marina Promenade, said Mr Meng. Spectators are advised to use public transport to get there.

The event costs more than $2 million to produce and Unusual has set its sights on holding a fireworks competition here in the future, added Mr Meng.

Copyright © 2006 Singapore Press Holdings. All rights reserved.

I expect the show by Italy to be the most crowded since it's the first show.....hopefully it's worth waiting for.....:D

^^ O do wait for it, anticipate it, and go to see it if you can, babystan! :)

$2 million is a hell of a lot of money to shell out for fireworks, but Singapore seems to be able to afford it, so more power to them! :cool:

The greatest fireworks I ever saw in my life -- granted, I haven't seen many -- was on an Italian island. It had so much spirit and rhythm and beauty! :okay:

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2670.jpg

WOW

wah tonite de is italy and it was niceee :D

What did I tell you? :)

And thanks for the photo, Hyacinth! :okay:

^ Yes......it was very nice.....especially those towards the end.....:D

Here are some pictures of the special moment.....:D

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More.....:D

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babystan & Hya > awesome pictures :yes: :)

Last 3 pictures b4 I sleep....:D

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SPECTACULAR! :banana: Thanks so much for the photos, Stan! :okay:

So there will be more fireworks in the coming days, or rather, evenings? I hope someone will share them with us through pictures as well. :cheers:

Beautiful. 真美啊。 I wish I were there. :)
:eek2: :dance:

^ Thanks.....here's more....:D

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5 mins b4 the show.....

1. left.....who's Video Cam?? Hmm......:D
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4566/dsc0065eq3.jpg

2. Back....Super packed!!!! :eek:
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SPECTACULAR! :banana: Thanks so much for the photos, Stan! :okay:

So there will be more fireworks in the coming days, or rather, evenings? I hope someone will share them with us through pictures as well. :cheers:

Thanks.....:D

Yeah there will be 3 more shows by Team Singapore, New Caledonia and France.....:D:yes:

Of course, not forgetting the National Day Parade show fireworks......:D

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/2978/p1090681ayr4.jpg

~.~ Argh I hate the Suntec city screen..

Wow....nice view.....was it crowded at your location?? :?

I was at Bras Brasah. Very spacious. lol

I was at Bras Brasah. Very spacious. lol

I know......:D

Too bad my friend want a full view (with atmosphere).....if not I'll go Bras Basah.....but my location is actually very good, cept the crowd.....:bash:

Yah lor. Last two years also went to the esplanade/marina area..so squeezy. Bras Brasah I can slp dwn zzz b4 the fireworks. lol

^ Aiyo.....but then it's ok cos I like the full view.....:D

Here's somemore....:D

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Did you manage to get out of the place after the show?? Was it really crowded till you could not move or it was okay? I think I am going to watch the show in the next few days....

Did you manage to get out of the place after the show?? Was it really crowded till you could not move or it was okay? I think I am going to watch the show in the next few days....

Not too bad....a bit squeezy but still managed to walk.....the trick to wait for a while.....:)

Okay thanks. What is the schedule for the performances for the next few days??

Okay thanks. What is the schedule for the performances for the next few days??

Singapore Fireworks Festival 2006

Organiser: UnUsUaL Productions Pte Ltd
The Shows begin at 9pm

Sat, 5 Aug 2006: Team ITALY by Mr Francesco AMBRICO of Magic Events.

Tue, 8 Aug 2006: Team SINGAPORE by Mr Hery NG of Spectaworks Pte Ltd.

Fri, 11 Aug 2006: Team NEW CALEDONIA by Mr Charles GERMAIN of Inter-Dis SARL.

Sat, 12 Aug 2006: A Complimentary Musically Choreographed Fireworks Display by the French Team of Singapore Fireworks Festival 2004.

Website: www.unusual.com.sg (official launch on Sat, 15 Jul 2006)

Great pics stan!! So many you have!

anyways, here is my contribution:)

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/936/1pg9.jpg
http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/6463/2gy9.jpg
Yesterday, team Italy

Woah amazing..I place these pics in the international forums okay?? :)

okay:)

thanks btw!

^Wah.....I bet you love esther more now.....:D

Great pics stan!! So many you have!

Oh thanks....:D

btw, did u guys take pic for the ending? it was nice as if there were a meteor rain lol...

wow....last night's fireworks look more dynamic then many of the previous ones

great shots! especially like those with the context thrown in :okay:

^Did you watch it live?? :D

no...haiz...

but I definitely heard it....it seemed to go on for quite long...and I also heard the ending part with the 'meteor' shower rain.

There should be many angles to view this from over the coming week...hope to catch it live! :happy:

no...haiz...

but I definitely heard it....it seemed to go on for quite long...and I also heard the ending part with the 'meteor' shower rain.

There should be many angles to view this from over the coming week...hope to catch it live! :happy:

Yes.....3 more shows..do make time for it...I'm catching the next one with a mysterious guest....:lol:

this year they have crammed all 3 shows within a week though!

I will definitely wanna watch it just for the 'atmosphere' :D

this year they have crammed all 3 shows within a week though!

I will definitely wanna watch it just for the 'atmosphere' :D

Oh I think thats a good move(all 3 shows in 1 week).....I hope there's more.....:D

More pictures....:D

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YAYYYY! :bravo:

I told you the Italians would put on a spectacular show, and indeed they did! :okay:

@ all friends close to the source: please capture the coming fireworks displays for us if you can! :)

^Thanks....here's more....:D

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AWESOME pics, everyone!! keep up the great work.... :okay:

AWESOME pics, everyone!! keep up the great work.... :okay:

Thanks.....I hope you enjoy the pictures.....:D

Here's my last one......I'll be back on next Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.:lol:

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These photos are great, simply spectacular! :okay: I am a confessed fireworks fanatic and I thank you for posting these photos :)

@Hya: Did you take the fireworks from Old Airport Road?? :?

Do post your pictures in the international thread as well....:)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=381465

At a flat near RiverEdge construction site.

Found these taken from Riverwalk Apts. Pretty good location.

By Clockunder in Clubsnap

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/4757/dscn0040bcopyhj5.jpg

http://img480.imageshack.us/img480/7337/dscn0020bcopytx3.jpg

More here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=213813

wow...nice angles! :eek:

At a flat near RiverEdge construction site.

Found these taken from Riverwalk Apts. Pretty good location.

By Clockunder in Clubsnap

More here: http://forums.clubsnap.org/showthread.php?t=213813

Too bad the place is not public.....:(

nice pictures! must be really crowded that day...
anyway, any idea where would fireworks be fired after the IR and other stuff are all built? and would there ever be a chance of fireworks being fired off from buildings like Taipei 101? imagine fireworks firing from Republic Plaza, coool...

Pictures from Aloyteo from farrer park from clubsnap

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Esplanade Bridge at 6pm

University grad also interested in fireworks.....:eek::lol:
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The crowds
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Testing.....testing....

From DSLR
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To PNS
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To video cam.....:D
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Here's one more firework picture from StanGetz from clubsnap
http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a282/stan_getz82/DSC_2569.jpg

Wow looks like convention centre changes light colour every few minutes...

My last decent picture.....:)

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Aloyteo's angle is good.

By Virgo From Clubsnap

very nice series
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By hagenuk from Clubsnap

Another nice series

http://www.pbase.com/hagenuk/image/64829511.jpg

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http://www.pbase.com/hagenuk/image/64829514.jpg

todae fireworks??

yes. at 9pm today. :)

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/DSC_2713.jpg

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great pic :eek: :eek2: i like the 3rd pic :okay:

where u took it??

near Chinatown i guess ;)

thanks. From Tiong Bahru flats.

you have tomorrow (at National Stadium), Friday and Sat (at Marina Bay) to try the fireworks too.

oh ic

tahnks for the info :D

BRILLIANt!!! :eek2:

UOB & OUB against the backdrop looks really patriotic :D

yah... those from clubsnap were brilliant.

heh :p

Just got back.....:D

Here's 3 pictures from me.....:D

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http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/SFF%20Singapore/DSC_0047.jpg

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Hope u like it.....:D

the fireworks pics are fine and i understand the time & efforts went into it.

however, in my opinion, it's too tightly-framed and lacks the depth.

Perhaps, you might want to consider taking fireworks in context with something else to spice it up?

the fireworks pics are fine and i understand the time & efforts went into it.

however, in my opinion, it's too tightly-framed and lacks the depth.

Perhaps, you might want to consider taking fireworks in context with something else to spice it up?

Point noted.....:yes:

I know you are passionate about getting good pictures, but to be frank, after standing for 3 hours with 2 tripods(cos my friend ask me to chop place for him) and being just a mere 1 centimetre away from the crowd (while taking picture), C&C at this point of time isn't exactly easy to swallow....it can sound discouraging....:yes:

BTW, I don't think I'll change my location since my friend wants to take from the same spot(from my location, not much to take cos I'm facing the empty land)......:yes:

Absolutely great pictures!!! I personally like the composition of the fireworks, especially the last one. A sort of ordered uniformity of lights and colours. Nice!

Anyways, Happy birthday Singapore. Majulah Singapura!!

^ Thanks for appreciating...my 3 hours of sweat and pain is worth it.....:cry::D

Here's more....:)

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First fireworks.....:)

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Crowded turn out in full force....:eek: Seem like the only thing that doesn't move are the tripods.....:lol:
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The crowded waterfront seem to contrast with the calmness of the waters and the sky.....:yes:
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wah how was yesterday one? i only see from window from cantonment side leh ... quite nice it was in between of the 3 tallest building ;)

^ Not too bad......very "standard"....:lol:

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Multiple shots from the finale.....:)

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the finale ones were very explosive. very beautiful

the finale ones were very explosive. very beautiful

Thanks...:D..went to take the National Day's firework today and was quite disappointed with it.....:(

Great fireworks pics!

I was also down at the bay around 8pm after dinner...but the crowd was impossible...it was impossible to plant a tripod anywhere!

OMG!!! I am jaw dropping!!!

Great fireworks pics!

I was also down at the bay around 8pm after dinner...but the crowd was impossible...it was impossible to plant a tripod anywhere!

Yeah extremely crowded.....I have to plant my tripod at 6.20pm.....:eek:

yup...you would need to be really early to secure a good spot down there...even the restaurants at the bay were full-house!

anyway I did take some fireworks pics :-)

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some more

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^ Nice views.....though many people complain that the smoke for Team Singapore was quite bad.....:yes:

thanks...yes it was really smoky, especially towards the end :yes:

This is nice especially with the skyline.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v133/RafflesCity/fk2.jpg

Ooooo I really like those above suntec. Did they charge more for that night?

Ooooo I really like those above suntec. Did they charge more for that night?

Wow...you intend to go up there?? :eek:

i like those pic taken by Fujimiya in the previous page .. was awesome :) those lights ...

The Singapore skyline is very elegant, everything seems to be in its rightful place and not the least bit messy...and with the addition of the new skyscrapers, it has that bit of futuristic look too. Together with the Marina Bay waterfront and the fireworks, its a really great sight...

Was there for the fireworks tonight...very nice...

If only the tops of all skyscrapers were open, it certainly would increase the viewing capacity of the fireworks display...rather than be squished down by the waterfront.

^ Yes.... I was totally stunned by the new team......beautiful music and fireworks......:eek::okay:

Here's the first 2 shots......:yes:

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Yes, New Caledonia was truly outstanding.

BTw, took at look at groupe f's performance for esplanade in 2002 again, and sorry to say, this is only the 2nd best fireworks performance in singapore history, lol.

@babystan, I like the first one! too bad the top chopped off:(

I like the fireworks tonight too. :)

Simply lovely!

Some fireworks taken.

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nice take :)

you can try burn tool in Photoshop to take away smoke. ;)

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Yes, New Caledonia was truly outstanding.

BTw, took at look at groupe f's performance for esplanade in 2002 again, and sorry to say, this is only the 2nd best fireworks performance in singapore history, lol.

@babystan, I like the first one! too bad the top chopped off:(

Yeah....caught me by surprise too....:( (the height of the fireworks)

And yes, this has got to be one of the best performance in SFF.....:yes:

Some of my better pictures....:D

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nice take :)

you can try burn tool in Photoshop to take away smoke. ;)

thanks hya...now where is the dodge and burn tool...cant find...

Edit
Found it. =)

thanks hya...now where is the dodge and burn tool...cant find...


this one http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5530/mwsnap041rd8.jpg

Last few nicer ones......:yes:

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This time round, your pics have more boats in front :)

Haha....cos there are more boats mah.....:D

More....

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More....

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18. Low shots....boats seem very close!!! :eek:
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e126/ylstan02/SFF%20New%20Cadetonia/DSC_0053.jpg

can your friend upload his fireworks videos to youtube and share with us?

can your friend upload his fireworks videos to youtube and share with us?

I can ask him tomorrow....:yes:

Thank you! :)

wah new caledonian team was awesome ... love those spark that they created ..

I might be going down to see the fireworks again tomorrow. Any idea what is the best time to be there by to get a decent view of the entire thing, and like where are some of the decent places? Thanks.

I might be going down to see the fireworks again tomorrow. Any idea what is the best time to be there by to get a decent view of the entire thing, and like where are some of the decent places? Thanks.

You can try esplanade bridge if you want the atmosphere and closeness to the fireworks....:yes:

If you don't want the crowds, then maybe you can go up bras basah flats....:yes:

Some not so impressive pictures

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Finale.....quite smoky though....:( (removing the smoke would remove the "atmosphere" too, so i choose not to remove)

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Thats all from me.....waiting for Team France to wow me tonight.....:D

very nice!!! I like 13 and 18! can't wait for tonight, hehe.

very nice!!! I like 13 and 18! can't wait for tonight, hehe.

Thanks....:D

And yes, please bring esther tonight.....I'm sure she'll love it too.....:D

You can try esplanade bridge if you want the atmosphere and closeness to the fireworks....:yes:

If you don't want the crowds, then maybe you can go up bras basah flats....:yes:
Where would you be tonight... :)

great job once again guys :okay:

can't wait for more pics :D

Ooooo I really like those above suntec. Did they charge more for that night?

Yes they charged $25, but they give you 1 hour up there so its not too bad :)

btw last night's performance was one of the best ever, especially with the music theme...I kept thinking of volcanoes...think they really did the country of New Caledonia proud :yes:

wow .. so many people tonite ... was nice .. france team really know how to fill up all the skies! saw it from merlion side ^_^

^^ They filled the waters with fireworks as well. ;)

any pic :D ??

Nth to show for today's one...haha...I think France one not nice. The rythem was rather messed up compared to the other teams.

@encon
No pictures. cos I am using DV Cam. ;)

oh :( too bad

cos i watch it in the news and it was good :D!!

I caught the fireworks near the benjamin sheares bridge cos the esplanade bridge was full of tripod at 6pm (not even the bushes area were spared)... :bash:

Here's some of my pictures.....:yes:

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Tonight's was great...it had a lot of colours and there was a lot of the spamming of fireworks towards the end. The start to the fireworks was filled with some suspense too...

But the crowd was horrible... If only fireworks were set off from the middle of the bay and everyone was crowding around the bay instead...

When the New Downtown is ready, where will the fireworks be. Will it still even exist. Against the backdrop of the new skyline it would be damn pretty.

I caught the fireworks near the benjamin sheares bridge cos the esplanade bridge was full of tripod at 6pm (not even the bushes area were spared)... :bash:

There were some gaps on the esplanade bridge for more tripods. Arrived at 7:15PM and although they was a huge crowd, there was still some space.

But everything got filled by 7:45PM and tempers flared...

Tonight's was great...it had a lot of colours and there was a lot of the spamming of fireworks towards the end. The start to the fireworks was filled with some suspense too...

But the crowd was horrible... If only fireworks were set off from the middle of the bay and everyone was crowding around the bay instead...

When the New Downtown is ready, where will the fireworks be. Will it still even exist. Against the backdrop of the new skyline it would be damn pretty.

I guess the skyline would be included in the fireworks next time....:yes:

Here's somemore fireworks pictures from Team France....:yes:

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Last few pictures b4 i sleep...:sleep:

9. The high fireworks caught me by surprise!!! :bash:
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Hey, guys and gentle lady:

Thank you all SO much for continuing to post your wonderful Fireworks photos for all of us to drool over! :applause:

There were some gaps on the esplanade bridge for more tripods. Arrived at 7:15PM and although they was a huge crowd, there was still some space.

But everything got filled by 7:45PM and tempers flared...

space, yes. usable space, no. All those spaces were "choped" by them, we asked and couldn't use them.:(

anyways, @babystan, those are great shots!

here is my contribution, the location was great, as in, very comfortable, no tight crowds, and we actually get to sit, hehe.

ignore the 2nd pic, I photoshopped it for my own pleasure:D
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This is the best of the 3 shots... seems you have mastered the use of black card.

This is the best of the 3 shots... seems you have mastered the use of black card.

Haha....hmm...esther's fireworks mode can be rather deceiving it seems.....:lol:

More pictures

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Great pics! :applause:

The fireworks go really well with the skyline!

^ Thanks......:D

The fireworks do go well with the skyline.....though I think this is not the best angle to see the fireworks (esplanade bridge is still the best).....but it's very "in your face" at this angle.....the fireworks feel like it's falling on your head.....:lol:

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so of all the 4 fireworks which was the best?

I really enjoyed the New Caledonia one.

The last day of the Chinese New Year fireworks earlier this year was also very generous :)

so of all the 4 fireworks which was the best?

I really enjoyed the New Caledonia one.

The last day of the Chinese New Year fireworks earlier this year was also very generous :)

So far I think the best is New Caledonia.....I love the music....:okay:

i think the yesterdae fireworks is the best for me :D!! :)

I am estimating how much money the shops would profit from the SFF....:yes:

There are an estimated 300,000 spectators for each event.....thats works out to about 1.2 million spectators.

If each spectator spends about S$20 for the event (food/transport/electronic products etc), then the whole event would generate about S$24 million.

The event cost S$2 million.

:)

here are some of my takes of the french display from Marina South City Park - quite a nice location with a moderate number of people sitting in front of the pond and enjoying the fireworks.

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sigh.... the august month of fireworks is over just like that. have to wait 1 whole year for the next one... NYE have fireworks too but it can't compare to SFF. wonder whether next month IMF will they have fireworks haha?

the lights from the park add a nice twinkle to the pics :D

I'm sure Chinatown will have fireworks for Mid Autumn Festival

here are some of my takes of the french display from Marina South City Park - quite a nice location with a moderate number of people sitting in front of the pond and enjoying the fireworks.

sigh.... the august month of fireworks is over just like that. have to wait 1 whole year for the next one... NYE have fireworks too but it can't compare to SFF. wonder whether next month IMF will they have fireworks haha?

Nice pictures....:okay:

Marina South Park is nice.....if they turn off the fountain, it will make the picture better...:yes:

Hopefully they have fireworks for IMF, NYE, ORQ opening, Central Opening, Vivocity opening, Christmas etc etc etc etc......:lol:

thanks rafflescity and babystan ;)

guess we are all suffering from fireworks withdrawal symptoms haha ;)

hopefully SFF 2007 will really have 8 displays as suggested by the organisers

thanks rafflescity and babystan ;)

guess we are all suffering from fireworks withdrawal symptoms haha ;)

hopefully SFF 2007 will really have 8 displays as suggested by the organisers

Yeah....hope to see more fireworks from different countries....:yes:

I suppose there will one super grand fireworks for the IR opening.....:yes:

^^ Yeh.... and i foresee that it will be the best that we are ever going to witness......

Hopefully they have fireworks for IMF, NYE, ORQ opening, Central Opening, Vivocity opening, Christmas etc etc etc etc......:lol:

of cause it would be really great... but the cost of firing usually comes from tax payers... but as long as its nice can already la... lol...

of cause it would be really great... but the cost of firing usually comes from tax payers... but as long as its nice can already la... lol...

Thats why I rather they give us spectacular stuff rather than those mediocre fireworks at the NDP.... :bash:

Thats why I rather they give us spectacular stuff rather than those mediocre fireworks at the NDP.... :bash:

^^ yup, i felt that the NDP one was really disappointing... i blink my eye a few times and it ended before i could get another blink...

^^ yup, i felt that the NDP one was really disappointing... i blink my eye a few times and it ended before i could get another blink...

Haha....yeah....a bit disappointing considering you have to make your way to the various locations then walk long distances to get on a crowded bus for the lousy fireworks.....:bash:

Good thing they are opening the new Sports Hub in 2011......they really need MRT for such places......very terrible having to walk for long distance after NDP show.....puts people off.....:yes:

this year NDP fireworks were disappointing? i thought they were already longer than usual since the stadium is going to be torn down :dunno:

Haha....yeah....a bit disappointing considering you have to make your way to the various locations then walk long distances to get on a crowded bus for the lousy fireworks.....:bash:

Good thing they are opening the new Sports Hub in 2011......they really need MRT for such places......very terrible having to walk for long distance after NDP show.....puts people off.....:yes:

A 3 car train to serve massive national stadium traffic flows...its going to get crazy...They had better increase frequencies throughout the system and improve crowd control skills by then. The crowd won't be as dispersed as it is now (where buses bring you to different train stations). Everyone will be headed to the Stadium Station outside the stadium. Its like Orchard Station in 2000, except the train will be smaller.

this year NDP fireworks were disappointing? i thought they were already longer than usual since the stadium is going to be torn down :dunno:

Yes.....it's disappointly short......:yes:

@Ignoramus: Yes, they'll have to increase the train frequency to ease the human traffic......:yes: Either that, or better crowded dispersion.....:yes:

Perhaps they can disperse some crowd to Nicoll Highway Station and some to Kallang.....:yes:

But I suspect with more entertainment and retail facilities in the sport hubs, people can choose to stay until the crowd get less, then go back in comfort.....:yes:

Those sitting on the grand stand side enjoyed full view of the fireworks. Also, timings for NDP Day Fireworks =>

First Set => 7:28 - 7:30pm (approx 3min)

Second Set => 7:44 - 7:45pm (approx 2min)

Third Set => 7:59 - 8:02pm (approx 4min)

Last Set => 8:06 - 8:07pm (approx 2min)

Some low level fireworks that can only be seen within the stadium are also released during the performances. I didn't post all the fireworks pics cos I took near to 200 shots.

The video I took for France's fireworks yesterday is about 12min. So, it's about the same.

This is the best of the 3 shots... seems you have mastered the use of black card.

thank you hya! I did not use a black card for that, just my camera's fireworks mode:gossip: (the other 2 were manual mode)

Rather romantic to wait for the fireworks under full moon....:)
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gentlemen, good job, for the first time this year i caught the fire works..and also caught the crowd (stan, huawei and ...?? was among the crowd i bump into!!)..the hussle and bustle, i must say for those who contributed the photos putting the hard work behind it, one hell of a job people

gentlemen, good job, for the first time this year i caught the fire works..and also caught the crowd (stan, huawei and ...?? was among the crowd i bump into!!)..the hussle and bustle, i must say for those who contributed the photos putting the hard work behind it, one hell of a job people

Nice to see you too.....:yes:

Thanks for the complement.....:D

Hahah out of the SFF i didn't go to any of the shows cos of projects... :(

Really amazing and stunning fireworks photos, thanks a lot for showing all the pics! :okay:

MARVELLOUS!!! i wish i was there to witness it.

thanks all of u for bringing it to my PC monitor :D

MARVELLOUS!!! i wish i was there to witness it.

thanks all of u for bringing it to my PC monitor :D

Glad u like it.....:D