6062. ANTA sportswear shop at VivoCity mall. Photography tip. Google review.

 

 SINGAPORE - 28 MAY 2026. 11.23pm. ANTA Vivocity is a sportswear shop.  Anta is one of the leading brands for sports footwear, clothing and other sports equipment and it is the world's largest purely sports equipment company by revenue and third-largest manufacturer of sporting goods overall, behind Nike and Adidas.

 

 28 May 2026:

UNCOMMON UK 12 SHOES

ANTA @ VivoCity

I bought my first broad (extra wide) ANTA walking shoes at size UK 12 or US 13 at ANTA Vivocity around 2 years ago.

This size is very uncommon among almost all shoe brands in Singapore and some European shoe shops. Even ANTA has very little stock.

This shoe fits me if I use my customised insoles. It is extra wide. It has prevented heel pain when walking for the past 2 years of wear. No more plantar fasciitis problems. I have worn out 2 pairs. 

ANTA will need to stock some UK 12 sizes. Service from the staff was excellent.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:
I attach a photo of the ANTA sportswear shop at Vivocity.  
28 May 2026: 11.23am. 
Canon R5, 80mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, ISO 1250. AV mode.
(Use f/16 to get sharp image overall).

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6061. Oriental Garden Lizards in Lentor Estate 2026

 UPDATE:
https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/05/6061-oriental-garden-lizards-in-lentor.html

The Oriental Garden Lizard (Calotes versicolor) is a diurnal, insectivorous reptile often found in Singapore’s residential estates. In the Lentor Estate, these lizards are occasionally spotted basking in the morning sun, though local sightings have become rarer in recent years due to habitat loss from landscaping and plant pruning. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Key Sighting Details & Characteristics

• Local Hotspots: Sightings in the Lentor area are primarily concentrated in the landed housing enclaves and nearby parks, such as:
  • Banyan Villas Park
  • Lentor Road Park
  • Lentor Street Playground
  • Lentor Loop [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
• Appearance: They are medium-sized agamid lizards. Males undergo a striking color transformation during the breeding season, turning a dull brown to a vibrant orange or bright red around the head and throat (which has earned them the nickname "bloodsucker"). [1, 2, 3, 4]
• Behavior: They are ambush predators and are highly active during the day. They prefer perching on shrubs, low branches, fence lines, and tree trunks to hunt insects like grasshoppers and ants. [1, 2, 3, 4]
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6060. Oriental Garden lizard basks around 8am lentor road. Hari Raya Haji. 27 May 2026.

 

 

 

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HARI RAYA HAJI 27 MAY 2026 

 

 

 

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2nd lizard nearby

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The Oriental Garden Lizard (or Changeable Lizard) basks in sunlight primarily to increase its body temperature. Basking increases its body heat, which speeds up its metabolism and limbers its muscles so it can hunt, escape predators, and digest food efficiently. Vitamin D synthesis. It requires exposure to UV light to synthesize Vitamin D3 which is essential for its body to properly absorb calcium and build healthy bones. Basking on elevated perches like tree trunks allows it to keep a sharp eye out for passing prey or territorial rivals. 

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kids to spend more time outdoors
REWILDING

wildlife photography, journalling 


UPDATE:

 

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2026/05/6060-oriental-garden-lizard-basks.html

 

 

 

 

The Oriental Garden Lizard (or Changeable Lizard) basks in sunlight primarily to regulate its body temperature. As a cold-blooded (ectothermic) reptile, it relies entirely on the environment to warm up. Basking increases its body heat, which speeds up its metabolism and limbers its muscles so it can hunt, escape predators, and digest food efficiently. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Beyond simple warmth, this sunbathing behavior serves several critical survival functions: [1]

• Digestion: The lizard must maintain a high enough internal temperature to digest the beetles, ants, and other insects it eats. Without solar heat, the digestive process slows down drastically. [1, 2, 3]
• Vitamin D Synthesis: Just like humans, the lizard requires exposure to UV light from the sun to synthesize Vitamin D3. This vitamin is essential for their bodies to properly absorb calcium and build healthy bones. [1, 2, 3]
• Vigilance and Foraging: Basking on elevated, prominent perches like tree trunks, fences, or walls allows them to absorb heat while keeping a sharp eye out for passing prey or territorial rivals. [1, 2]
• Behavioral Adjustments: Basking isn't just about absorbing heat; it's a dynamic balancing act. If the lizard gets too hot, it will shift its posture, change skin coloration to reflect light, or retreat to a shady spot to prevent overheating. [1, 2, 3]

6059. Senior health

 mental health of seniors

 
He manages to find dignity in the "unpoetic" aspect of ageing - the aches, the forgetfulness and the smells reframing tghem as the necessary landscape of a life fully lived. 

 

 

6058. half-boiled eggs at Toast Box

Toast Box

 

 SINGAPORE - 26 MAY 2026: 2.42am. At Toast Box cafe, a pair of half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20.However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, tea or coffee beverage and a toast. Pricing breakdown: 2 half-boiled eggs sells for about S$2.20. The traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink) sells from S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the cafe location and exact set chosen.

 

 

 

At Toast Box in Singapore, a pair of a la carte half-boiled eggs typically costs S$2.20. [1]

However, it is usually more economical to order them as part of a breakfast set, which includes the eggs, your choice of beverage, and a toast. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Pricing breakdown:

• A la carte (2 eggs): ~S$2.20
• Traditional Toast Set (Eggs + Toast + Drink): ~S$6.40 to S$7.40 depending on the location and exact set chosen  

6057. Eurasian Tree Sparrow

  INDONESIA - 15 MAY 2023: An opportunistic Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) eats the leftover fruits on a plate from the breakfast of a diner who has vacated the table in the Bintan Residence hotel in Bintan Island.

 

 

 CHINA - 24 OCT 2024: 11.40am. Wildlife. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) perches on the entrance gate of the Huang Xiang Memorial in Yunmeng County. It was part of the flock present.

 SINGAPORE - 5 FEB 2024: 1.16pm. A plump Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) feeds on the stalk of the plumed cockscomb (Celosia argentea) grown in Gardens by the Bay. 

 

 SINGAPORE - 11 FEB 2026: 9am. The adult Eurasian tree sparrow (Passer montanus) has a rich chestnut crown and nape, a black beak and a black patch on each pure white cheek. The sexes are similarly plumaged and young birds are a duller version of the adult. 

 

 

 

 

 SINGAPORE - 27 MAY 2026: 9am. An Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is a small sparrow with a length of 14cm with a rich chestnut-coloured crown and nape and a prominent black patch on each white cheek. It feeds on seeds and insects. The male and female are similar.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 11 May 2026. Juvenile Eurasian Tree Sparrow has yellow

 

 

If you are seeing a Eurasian Tree Sparrow with a bright yellow beak, it is highly likely a juvenile or fledgling. [1]

 

ig image
 

The yellow coloration serves distinct purposes during a sparrow's life cycle:

• Baby Gape (Feeding Target): Nestlings and fledglings have bright yellow corners on their beaks known as "gape flanges". This acts as a highly visible, contrasting target for parent birds to drop food into while the chick is in the nest.
• Maturation: As juvenile sparrows mature and learn to forage independently, this bright yellow pigment fades, and the beak transitions to its adult color.

Adult Beak Changes

While adults generally have black beaks, Eurasian Tree Sparrows experience beak color changes depending on the season. [1, 2]

• Summer: Their beaks typically turn a lead-blue or greyish-blue color.
• Winter: The beaks transition back to almost solid black. [1]

To confirm whether the bird you are spotting is a local juvenile or an adult undergoing seasonal color shifts, check its overall plumage. Juveniles appear fluffier, with duller colors, faded head markings, and often a pale yellow stripe behind their eyes.

 

 

 

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6056. Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity Mall. Kopi Kiosk

 

26 May 2026: 2.36pm
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, ISO 1600, av mode

 

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SINGAPORE - 28 May 2026. 2 pm. 

Four Seniors meet for lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity mall every Thursday
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/40 sec, f/16, iso 6400. av mode

 

 

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SINGAPORE - 28 May 2026. 2 pm. 

Four Seniors meet for lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall, Vivocity mall every Thursday
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/40 sec, f/16, iso 6400. av mode

 

 

28 May 2026:

I had a 2-pm lunch at the Kopitiam Food Hall @ VivoCity mall with four Seniors. We ordered coffee at the Kopi Kiosk which served nostalgic traditional coffee, tea, and local snacks like kaya toast. It sells fruits and juices.

The coffee was okay. However, the variety of food from the over 30 stalls in the Kopitiam Food Hall provided lots of choices for the dinerss. 

There was less crowd as the lunchtime office workers had gone back to their offices. Still, the seats were filled.

PHOTOGRAPHY TIP:
I share a photography tip: Use f/16, lower 1/3 focal point.
Canon R5, 75mm, 1/25 sec, f/16, iso 6400
AV mode

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6055. Chocolate Pansy

 

 

 SINGAPORE: 26 MAY 2026: 8.20am. The Chocolate Pansy (Junonia hedonia) is spotted in Lentor Road Park. It is reddish-brown in colour but appears orange under sunlight. Its damaged or tattered wings are due to interactions with the environment or predators. It prefers to spread its wings to bask in the sun. 

Canon R5, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 2000

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Canon R5, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/6.3, iso 2500

6054. Photography tips. Use f/16

 

 

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS:
Canon R5, 90mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, iso 5000. AV mode. Use f/16 to get depth of view. 

 

SINGAPORE - 25 MAY 2026: 1.27pm. Sephora Plaza Singapura is a retail chain with a selection of upmarket makeup, perfumes, beauty and skincare products.

6053: A greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. AV mode. f/8

Greenish Oriental Garden Lizard. Young adult on tree trunk.  

#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor

25 May 2026. 11.08am

Canon R5, 300mm, 1/320 sec, f/8, iso 2500. AV mode. 

 

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#wildlife #singapore #lizard #park banyan villas park #lentor

25 May 2026. 11.08am

Canon R5, 130mm, 1/160 sec, f/8, iso 1000. AV mode.