4814. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm First Class SilverKris Lounges at Terminal 2

 

Singapore Airlines operates exclusive First Class SilverKris Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 2 (newly opened Nov 2025) and Terminal 3, offering luxurious, 24-hour pre-flight experiences. These lounges feature premium amenities including private shower suites,productivity pods, gourmet a la carte dining, and barista service for Suites, First Class, and Solitaire PPS Club members. 

Key Details for Singapore Airlines First Class Lounges

• Locations: Terminal 2 (near Departure Gate E) and Terminal 3.
• Access: Passengers flying in Suites or First Class on Singapore Airlines and Star Alliance partners, and Solitaire PPS Club members.
• Key Amenities:
  • Dining: À la carte menu, buffet options, and barista/bartender service.
  • Comfort: Showers, nap areas, and productivity pods.
  • Facilities: Meeting rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, and children's playroom.
• New T2 Lounge: The T2 lounge, opened in Nov 2025, is a 1,050 sq m space that accommodates 130 guests, offering an elevated, modern, and quiet environment compared to the previous, older facility.
• The Private Room: For those flying in Suites or First Class on Singapore Airlines, the ultra-exclusive "The Private Room" is available inside the T3 lounge. 

These lounges are designed to provide a serene, high-end environment to work or relax before a flight, featuring signature wingback chairs and refined, modern decor. 

 

 

4813. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300 mm. Bamboo poles in HDB flats

 SINGAPORE - 23 JAN 2026: 11.35am. Laundry is hung out to dry from the windows of a Housing and Development (HDB) apartment building in Ang Mo Kio town. This traditional method uses long bamboo poles extended through dedicated external holders. It utilises sunlight and air for drying clothes. Newer HDB flats use external retractable clothes drying racks which mitigate the safety risks associated with handling long bamboo poles at height.

 

Canon R5 300mm, 1/80 sec, f/16, iso 100.

 

 

 

4812. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. A large golden horse sculpture at Changi Airport T2

 SINGAPORE - 20 JAN 2026: 2pm. A large golden horse sculpture is displayed as part of the Chinese New Year prosperity installation in Terminal 2, Changi Airport. The sculpture features: 
1. A rearing pose, symbolizing power, strength and progress. 
2. A vibrant gold finish with a bright red mane and tail. 
3. A red base with decorative elements and greenery.
It is a decoration to usher in success and wealth during the Lunar New Year. 
This image is taken by Canon R5, 75mm, 1 over 80 sec, f over 5.6, ISO 250, AV mode, tripod.

 

 

4811. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm white orchid hybrid

 

Canon R5 140mm, 1/160 sec, f/16, iso 5000. AV mode

25 Jan 2026. 4.07pm. Singapore zoo 

Phalaenopsis Sogo Yukidian is a premier, award-winning white orchid hybrid known for producing large (11–12 cm), pristine, long-lasting blooms, with the 'V3' clone being particularly popular. It is a popular, robust, and easy-to-care-for indoor plant, featuring white, thick-textured flowers, sometimes with a yellow throat, and a cascading, elegant appearance. 

Key Characteristics & Care Details 

• Flowers: The blooms are large (up to 12 cm), pure white, with excellent, heavy texture, appearing in large, cascading spikes (6–10 flowers per spike).
• Blooming Season: Typically blooms in winter, with flowers that can last for over 3 months.
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light, ideally 1,500–2,500 lux, and should not be placed in direct sun.
• Temperature: Thrives in warm to intermediate temperatures (
  

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  or
  

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  ).
• Watering: Requires thorough watering, allowing the potting medium (typically sphagnum moss or bark) to dry out before watering again to prevent root rot.
• Cultivation: Often used in, or as part of, indoor, or, patio, displays, it is prized for its elegance and longevity.  

4810. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. Common pigeon.

 

4809. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm lens. Orangutans

 SINGAPORE - 25 JAN 2026: 5.10pm. The male Sumatran Orangutan (R). A mature male distinguished by its large size and prominent cheek pads (flanges).Orangutans arfe the only great apes found in Asia and are known for their shaggy reddish-brown coat. These tree-dwelling mammals are critically endangered due to habitat loss. This image is taken by Canon R5, 240mm, 1 over 1250 sec, f over 5.6, ISO 8000. 

 

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 Canon R5, 160mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5, iso 4000 
25 Jan 2026. 5.14pm

 

4808. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. False gharial.

The false gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii), also known by the names Malayan gharial, Sunda gharial and tomistoma, is a freshwater crocodilian of the family Gavialidae native to Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Sumatra and Java. It is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as the global population is estimated at around 2,500 to 10,000 mature individuals

Canon R5, 170mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5, iso 6400. 
25 Jan 2026. 4.19pm. Zoo. 

4807. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. Red flowers

Canon R5, 103mm, 1/1600 sec, f/4.5, ISO 1000
27 Jan 2026. 11.18am
Road divider flowers - Grange Road

 SINGAPORE - 27 JAN 2026: The white flowers with red centres and large  red bracts (modified leaves) make Mussaenda erythrophylla a popular ornamental plant in public gardens. They boost mental wellness in passers-by.

 

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 Canon R5, 75mm, 1/1000 sec, f/4.5, ISO 2000
23 Jan 2026. 3.56pm
Roadside flowers - Orchard Road

 

 

4807. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm Golden Showers orchid.

Canon R5, 300 mm, 1/200 sec, f/5.6, iso 1600
25 Jan 2026. 4.10pm. Singapore Zoo.
Golden Shower orchid flowers

 

4806. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. Dendrobium orchids.

Dendrobium orchids comprise over 1800 species. This hybrid has white peals and purple lips. 

Orchids in this genus have roots that creep over the surface of trees or rocks, rarely having their roots in soil. Up to six leaves develop in a tuft at the tip of a shoot and from one to a large number of flowers are arranged along an unbranched flowering stem,

25 Jan 2026. 4.10pm. Zoo 

Canon R5, 100mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4.5, iso 1000