Photography Group

Top photo: Singapore River Walk

Perspectives of Singapore

The Photography Group continues to offer walks for our members to enjoy both the culture and nature of Singapore. We vary our locations and timings to cater to AWA members' diverse interests. In January, we tried to capture the lights and excitement of Chinese New Year in our nighttime walk through Chinatown. Lights, stalls, people, and lanterns at the Buddha Tooth Relic temple all provided great photographs for us.

Little India was our second featured street photography opportunity. There, we discovered unique views in the Tekka market, found some off-the-beaten-track murals, and captured everyday life on the streets.

Bum boats along the Singapore River

For nature photographers, we both sponsored and led walks to Sungei Buloh and Mt Faber in the Southern Ridges. AWA women’s stamina was impressive, as we climbed up Mt Faber in the heat of the morning or braved the early dawn light at Sungei Buloh to capture morning bird and animal activity. Sungei Buloh was a huge treat for bird photographers, and we were lucky to have a member who was an extraordinary bird spotter! Alas, though, no crocodiles.

Lastly, we offered a nighttime walk along the river from Clarke Quay to the Fullerton Hotel. The camera people took the slow stroll down the river trying to tame their tripods and capture the reflections of Singapore’s CBD’s buildings, bridges, and iconic landmarks. Those with iPhones went faster and as a result captured either extreme of the walk in both early evening light and full darkness. Whether with a camera or iphone, we hope that our photographers have been able to capture Singapore in their unique way.

Nightlife on the Singapore River

Both Londa and Carol continue to enjoy leading AWA members to explore Singapore through photography. We are also thankful for some of our members stepping in from time to time to lead a group as rules change regarding group size.

Currently, with the Heightened Alert restrictions, we are not offering any walks. However, Londa and Carol are optimistic that we will be up and running in the not too distant future. Our list of ideas for exploring Singapore through photography stretches on. Come join us!!