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SINGAPORE - 10 JAN 2021: This poster on the lift of the Singapore National Eye Centre highlights safety measures during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. It advises wearing a face mask when visiting high-risk settings to guard against COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. Face mask need not be worn when the person eats or drinks.
After Covid-19 pandemic
11 Mar 2021. 1.30pm
Canon 90D, P Mode, 80mm, 1/125 sec, f/5, iso 125.
Singapore Zoo
10 May 2026. 11.52am. Mother's Day. Sunday.
Two kids on a Zoo wagon.
Julia Heliconian is a narrow-winged butterfly with elongated forewings. On the upperside, the wings are bright orange in the male and duller orange in the female. There are black borders along the wing margin, with those in the female broader and more extensive. On the underside, the wings for both sexes are paler compared to the upperside
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8 May 2026. Lentor Road Park.
Julia Heliconian
Canon R5,300mm, 1/100 sec, f/6.3, iso 125
Should have used 1/2000 sec as most images are blurry.
8 May 2026. Lentor Loop Park. 10.43am
Canon R5, 300 mm, 1/100 sec, f/6.3, iso 125
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Canon R5, 300mm, 1/100 sec. f/7.1, iso 100. handheld
Should have used 1/2000 sec to get sharp images.
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SINGAPORE - 6 Jun 2026. 2 pm. Bukit Merah Central public garden. The Julia Heliconian (Dryas iulia) butterfly is medium-sized and has long, narrow vibrant orange wings. It sips nectar from the small, bright pink flowers grown as ornamental flowers by NParks.
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6 Jun 2026. Bukit Merah Central public garden
6 Jun 2026. Bukit Merah Central public garden
SINGAPORE - 10 May 2026: 11.36am. The Ring-tailed Lemur (Lemur catta) is a primate native to the island of Madagascar. It is endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation in Madagascar. Its tail has 13 alternate black and white bands which they use for communication and maintaining group cohesion.
Canon R5, 85mm, 1/160 sec, f/4.5, iso 200. handheld. Video handphone
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Lentor Road park
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SINGAPORE - 10 MAY 2026: 9am. The male Zebra Blue (Leptotes plinius) in Lentor Road Park feature a shiny purplish-blue ujpperside. It is a small butterfly with wingspan 18 - 26mm. It inhabits areas of low scrubs and herbs, frequently feeding on flowers.
Canon R5 tripod 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 800. tv mode
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Upperside of Lesser Grass Blue
male - dull blue upperside
female -dark brown
underside - greyish-white with black spots.
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10 May 2926. 9am
Canon R5, tripod, 300mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5.6, iso 800
bright sunshine
low grass flowers
open fields and grassy area
Upperside of Lesser Grass Blue
male - dull blue upperside
female -dark brown
underside - greyish-white with black spots.
WINGSPAN 8-11mm
small butterfly
Lesser Grass Blue (Zizina otis lampa)
open grassy area
Bright sunshine brings up the colours.
SINGAPORE - 10 MAY 2026: 9am. The Lesser Grass Blue (Zizina otis lampa) is a small butterfly with wingspan 8-11mm. The upperside of the male is dull blue while that of the female is dark brown. The underside is greyish-white with black spots. It is commonly found in open fields and grassy areas.
SINGAPORE - 10 MAY 2026: 9.57am. The male Zebra Blue (Leptotes plinius) feature a shiny purplish-blue upperside. It is a small butterfly with a wingspan 18 - 26mm. It inhabits areas with low scrubs and herbs, frequently feeding on flowers.
7 May 2026. 7.54am. Lentor Road Park.
Canon R5, 210mm, 1/160 sec, f/5.6, iso 8000. AV mode, tripod
Cool environment in this park.
Female Scarlet Skimmer
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7 May 2026. 8.29am. Lentor Road Park.
Canon R5, 300mm, 1/320 sec, f/5.6, iso 250, AV mode, tripod