4964. 75 - 300 mm. Yellow Walking Iris

 Yellow Walking Iris (Trimezia martinicensis), vibrant short-lived bloom.

Can propagate by bending its flower stalks toward the ground where the plantlets take root.

Canon R5 300mm, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, ISO 1600

Lentor Modern mall garden 

4963. 75 - 300 mm. Princess Flower, Glory Bush

 Pleroma urvilleanum, synonym Tibouchina urvilleana, is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae, native to Brazil

 

20 Feb 2026. 10.30am 

 Canon R5, TRIPOD, 300mm, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, iso 2500 

Lentor Modern mall garden

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4962. 75 - 300mm lens. Swimming pool Lentor Modern drizzling

 SINGAPORE - 19 FEB 2026: 6pm. A large 50-m lap pool surrounded by lush landscaping and residential units of the luxury Lentor Modern condo in the evening. A drizzle ripples the pool.  

Canon R5, MANUAL mode, 80mm, 1/8 sec, f/16, ISO 400. low lighting - use Manual mode

4961. 75 - 300 mm lens. Singapore Rhododendron

 

 

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 20 FEB 2026: 10.34am. The "Singapore Rhododendron" (Melastoma malabathricum), also known as Sendudok, is a hardy native shrub common in Singapore's parks, forests, and roadsides. It is renowned for its vibrant pink-purple flowers. 

Canon R5, 300mm, 1/1600 sec,f/5.6, ISO 1600 

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The "Singapore Rhododendron" (Melastoma malabathricum), also known as Sendudok, is a hardy native shrub common in Singapore's parks, forests, and roadsides. Despite its name, it is not a true Rhododendron but is renowned for vibrant pink-purple flowers, edible fruits that stain the mouth black, and medicinal uses for wounds and stomachaches. 

Key Characteristics and Facts:

• Appearance: A shrub growing up to 
  

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   tall with bright pink-purple (rarely white) flowers that feature distinct stamens.
• Habit: Flowers bloom in the morning and close in the afternoon.
• Wildlife Impact: A vital plant for biodiversity, providing food for birds (e.g., bulbuls, sunbirds) and acting as a caterpillar host for butterflies like the Common Sailor.
• Medicinal & Culinary Uses: Known in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea, stomach aches, and wounds. Young shoots are edible, and fruits can be made into jams.
• Native Habitat: Common in open, sunny, and disturbed areas, often pioneering in secondary forests. 

Often confused with the actual Rhododendron, this plant is technically part of the Melastomataceae family. It is widely used in Singapore for ecological restoration due to its fast growth and ability to prevent soil erosion. 

4960. Asian Koel female and male outside my house today 21 Feb 2026.

 

 

 

 

Saturday. 21 Feb 2026 morning. 

I heard the male Asian Koel calling loudly. Went out to see. The female Asian Koel with her patterned plumage was perched on the palm tree outside my house. I saw the black Asian Koel further out up the tree. He was calling loudly. I went inside my house to get my camera. When I was out, they were gone.
Photos above are from earlier sightings.

My grand daughter was making a great fuss wanting her Daddy to stay at home, after she asked me if I could drive her mummy to the studio instead. The Ah Ma had come for her to take her swimming but she was full of anger as she strongly objected to her mum being driven by her Dad. I had told the mum that the Dad had been waiting in his car for the last 10 minutes. So the mum went inside his car.

Later, I walked to Countryside Park Garden. A young man told me there was a blue kingfisher among the frangipani trees in a garden. I took several photos of the bird and also the frangipani flowers. 

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Friday. 20 Feb 2026 afternoon.
A bird perched on the curry leaf tree of my immediate neighbour.
It waited for me to take photos.   

4959. 75 - 300 mm lens. A fallen tree.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 How far can a tree lean before it falls over? Your tree might remain stable until it reaches a 15-degree angle, but waiting until this happens is dangerous. People in the tree's path can get seriously hurt, so call an arborist before this happens.

 

All it takes is a few strong winds to knock over your tree or make it lean even further to one side. If lightning strikes, it's also at risk of falling over from internal damage that will usually worsen over time. 

A tree's age and health may also impact its chances of falling. Working with an arborist for tree care maintenance and inspections will help this issue become less of a surprise. These professionals can bring tree problems of all sizes to book before they become irreversible.

The Dangers of Neglecting a Leaning Tree

Having healthy and mature trees on your property can boost its curb appeal and property value. On the other hand, leaning trees are a serious problem that no home buyer wants to handle. Trees can do more harm than just falling; they take up a lot of room when they fall over and potentially land on cars, houses, and even people. 

A leaning tree that falls can block a street or driveway. Fallen trees also frequently contribute to expensive damage that insurance might not want to cover. Taking action ahead of time is key for safety and cost savings, so don’t delay in calling a professional like Top Tier Trees in Marietta, Georgia.

If you’re wondering about the cost of the tree care solutions you’ll find, put your mind at ease. Besides, paying for expensive damages will be far more of a commitment than proactive tree services if your leaning tree decides to fall over. Taking preventative measures and caring for your tree can prevent a disastrous (and expensive!) situation.

 

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SINGAPORE - 17 FEB 2026: A 6-year-old yellow frangipani tree has just fallen onto the track as it is too heavy. It has abundant healthy yellow flowers. had leaned away from the back gate over past months and has now fallen. Image is taken using the Honor smartphone.

 

 SINGAPORE - 17 FEB 2026: A fallen 6 -year-old yellow frangipani tree which is top heavy has been PROPPED UP using ROPES to anchor the tree to the back gates. The ropes are wound around the upper half of the branches. Image is taken using the Honor Magic7 Pro smartphone.

 

 

 

The tree appears to be top heavy. May need to trim away the right top half. It was grown in a pot six years ago. It outgrew the pot and hence the tree is seen so near the back wall.

 

My images of the beautiful yellow frangipanis on 17 Feb 2026 are:

 

4958. 75 - 300mm lens. Rose myrtle and bee.

 

20 Feb 2026: 10.30am. Lentor Modern mall. Garden

Canon R5, tripod, 300mm, 1/1600 sec. f/5.6, ISO 2000

 

4957. 75-300mm lens and TRIPOD. Yellow Ashoka tree or Yellow Saraca

USE OF TRIPOD IS IMPORTANT TO GET SHARP IMAGES 

 

Lentor MRT Station garden

20 Feb 2026. Friday. 9.47am

Canon R5, 160mm, TRIPOD, 1/200 sec, f/16, ISO 2000 

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 Canon R5, 300mm, TRIPOD, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, ISO 1250 

4956. 75-300 mm lens. Eurasian Tree Sparrow in Lentor Modern mall area

 Good afternoon. Took a photo of this Eurasian Tree Sparrow at eye level in Lentor Modern mall area this morning 20 Feb 2026. It looks serious as it has a black goatee!

 The black spots on its white cheeks intimidate predators as they look like gigantic eyes!

 

 

Canon R5 300mm, 1/1600 sec, f/6.3, iso 1000

20 Feb 2026. 10.46am
 

4th day CNY 

 

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4955. 75 - 300mm lens. Yellow frangipanis

 Photo taken on lst day of  CNY. Yellow frangipannis blossom in abundance on short tree grown by a father who packs his strip of garden with flora and cares for them with lots of attention and love.

Canon R5 260mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 2000. 
17 Feb 2026. 8.43am 

 

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20 Feb 2026: 9.31am

Canon R5, 210mm, 1/1600 sec, f/5.6, iso 1000