7 Feb 2026. 20.20am. very bright sunshine from the right side.
CanonR5, 255mm, 1/1250 sec, f/5.6, ISO 160
Monday, February 9, 2026
4836. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm Embraer
7 Feb 2026. 10.16am
Two Embraer E190-E2 Scoot with registration 9V-THH and 9V-THA taxiing on T1, Changi Airport
CanonR5 300mm
1/1250 sec, f/5.6, iso 320
4835. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm Viewing Mall Changi Airport Terminal 1
SINGAPORE - 7 FEB 2026: 10am. Young families view airplanes taxiing or towed at the View Mall, Terminal 1, Changi Airport. It's a quiet place to watch planes coming and going and to reflect and spend "me time" for single Seniors and mobility-impaired people. Outings to this place promote physical and mental wellness.
4834. PHOTOGRAPHY - 75 -300mm. Cumulus clouds Changi Airport
7 Feb 2026. 9.27am. Changi Airport
Bright blue sky with scattered white cumulus-like clouds
Canon R5, 150mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5, ISO 100
Bright blue sky with scattered white cumulus-like clouds
Canon R5, 150mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5, ISO 100
Cumulus clouds are detached, white, fluffy clouds with cauliflower-like tops and flat bases, typically appearing in fair weather. Known as "heap" clouds, they form at low altitudes (below 2,000 m) due to convective, upward currents of warm air. They often appear in the morning, grow throughout the day, and evaporate by evening, though they can develop into tall cumulonimbus clouds.
Key Characteristics and Types:
- Appearance: Distinct, sharp outlines with brilliant white, sunlit tops and darker bases.
- Formation: They are formed by thermal convection, where moist air rises and condenses, making them a sign of rising air currents.
- Species:
- Cumulus humilis: Wide, flattened, and small, indicating fair weather.
- Cumulus mediocris: Similar to humilis but with more vertical development.
- Cumulus congestus (Towering Cumulus): Tall, cauliflower-shaped clouds that may produce rain and can develop into thunderstorms.
Behavior and Weather Indicators:
- Fair Weather: Small, scattered cumulus clouds often signify pleasant conditions.
- Vertical Growth: If they grow vertically, they can indicate instability and develop into cumulonimbus clouds, producing showers.
- Diurnal Cycle: Over land, they form during the day due to solar heating and dissipate in the evening.
- Turbulence: They are often associated with turbulent air, which can cause bumpy flights for small aircraft.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
4833. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300 mm lens. PMA. GrabFood driver
Personal Mobility Aids (PMAs) in Singapore are devices like motorized/manual wheelchairs and mobility scooters designed for individuals with walking difficulties
Canon R5, 90mm, 1/100 sec, f/16, ISO 2000.
5 Feb 2026. 1.11pm
4832. PHOTOGRAPHY. 75-300mm. Khatib Polyclinic
Photo was taken from inside the car.
5 Feb 2026. 11.16am
75 - 300mm lens. 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, ISO 500
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5 Feb 2026.
I share a photograph of the Khatib Polyclinic which has an attractive modern looking architecture. Some red lanterns and string lightings were in place to celebrate the Lunar New Year on 16 Feb 2026.
The polyclinic was opened in May 2024.
I have not been inside this 26th polyclinic in Singapore as I visit the Yishun polyclinic generally.
I used the Canon R5, 75-300 mm, at 75 mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4 and ISO 500. My car was at the traffic light junction on Lentor Avenue.
My comment is that the banner with text "NHG Polyclinics, NHG Health" on the top of the wall should have included "KHATIB POLYCLINIC" to be more useful to first-time prospective patients.
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2024 - 2025 PHOTOS OF KHATIB POLYCLINIC
Saturday, February 7, 2026
4831. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300 mm. Roof of Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel from Takashimaya SC
Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel (Orchard Road)
- Iconic Roof: The hotel is famous for its distinctive, green-tiled octagonal pagoda roof, which has been an Orchard Road landmark since 1982.
- Rooftop Features: The top level features a resort-style outdoor swimming pool and a unique, tucked-away basketball court, offering a high-up, active, and relaxing space.
- Secret Bar: Located on the lobby level (but conceptually "on top" of hidden cocktail spots), The Other Room is a famed, speakeasy-style bar.
Friday, February 6, 2026
4830. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm. Logo of the Environment Building.
4 Feb 2026. 11.12am
It is difficult for the average person to take a good road view of the front of the Environment Building which is close to many buildings in Scotts Road. This building has 25 stories housing offices and the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment. It has a hawker centre but I have not been there.
Today, I was in the passenger seat of a car and the sky was bright blue illuminated the Environment Building attractively.
I used the tv mode to take a photo from Cairnhill Road with a 75 - 300 mm lens. The photo captured the logo of of the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, making it attractive.
Settings were Canon R5, 75mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, iso 200, tv mode. To buy photo:
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4829. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm lens. Bishan Ridges.
4 Feb 2026. 11am. Canon R5, 80mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, ISO 125. The 75 - 300mm lens gives a better image than 24 -105 lens.
Image taken with 24 - 104 mm lens
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just now
4 Feb 2026. 11am
Bishan Ridges is bounded by Bishan Street 13 and 14. The development comprises 1,502 units of 2-room Flexi, 3-room and 4-room flats, with 6 residential blocks that range from 22 to 39 storeys in height.
The 2-room Flexi flats in the development are only offered to seniors (aged 55 and above), on short leases between 15 and 45 years (in 5-year increments).
The flats may be ready for occupation in 2026. It is in prime location, about 5 minutes' walk from the Bishan MRT Station.
Condos of 2-bedroom units near this HDB BTO development sell for over S$1 million!
I share a photograph of its "ridged" structure which can be appreciated from the Central Expressway from a distance. This photo is taken using Canon R5, 75 -300 mm lens, at 80mm, 1/2000 sec, f/4, ISO 125, tv mode, on 4 Feb 2026, 11am.
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NAMING OF HDB FLATS
4828. PHOTOGRAPHY 75 - 300mm lens. Male White-cheeked Carpenter Bee
Canon R5, 75-300mm lens, 230mm, 1/2000 sec, f/5, ISO 400
4 Feb 2026, 11.50am. Orchard Road public garden near Rolex Bldg
4 Feb 2026, 11.50am. Orchard Road public garden near Rolex Bldg
The male white-cheeked carpenter bee (Xylocopa aestuans), often found in Southeast Asia, is distinct from the black-and-yellow female, appearing covered in fine, dense yellow or golden-brown hairs. Males are roughly 20-30 mm long, possess large eyes that nearly touch, a white patch on their faces, and no stingers.
Key Characteristics of the Male White-cheeked Carpenter Bee:
- Appearance: Unlike the females which are primarily black, males are covered in fine, golden-yellowish, or brownish hairs.
- "White Cheeks": Despite being generally yellow, both sexes are named for a small patch of white hair located behind their eyes.
- Facial Markings: Males typically have a large white to yellow patch on their faces just below their antennae.
- Eyes: They possess large green eyes that touch at the top of their heads.
- Behavior: Males are known to "dive-bomb" or buzz around people, but because they lack a stinger, they are harmless to humans.
- Habitat: Commonly found in gardens and tropical regions, often seen around wood where they are active pollinators.
While sometimes confused with other species, Xylocopa aestuans is distinct in its coloration, with the
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