Category: Singapore

National Day Celebrations

Lip Seng

Singapore just celebrated her 40th National Day on 9th Aug 2005. During this period, buildings in our city are always well-decorated with national flags. This was an image that I captured in 1996. One of the well-decorated buildings then was the Cockpit Hotel. This picture is of historical value because the Hotel has since been demolished. In its place, high-rise residential building is currently undergoing construction.

(Courtesy of: The National Museum of Singapore Permanent Collection, National Heritage Board, 2008)

Light and Shade Against A Blue Sky

Lip Seng

I share with you here a study of colours, shapes and forms of architectural design. This is my version of a popular place that is well-captured by local photographers. The light and shadows created by low light condition is essential for the entire image. The simplicity in composition and the saturated blue sky accentuated by the application of a polarizing filter certainly help to enhance the visual impact.

Maneuvering Through a Narrow Space

Lip Seng


I captured this image at Changi Jetty one fine Sunday morning. On occasion, I perform image manipulation to suit the view that I originally envisaged. The painterly effect was created by applying various filters in the Photoshop software after a lengthy editing session. Creativity has no rules or boundaries. Art can be so controversial sometimes. Ultimately, it is up to you, the artist, to apply your imagination and interpretation.

Exposure information – Camera: Leica R8, Lens: Vario Elmar-R 80-200mm f/4, Shutter speed: 1/60 sec, F-stop: f/16, Film: Kodak Ektachrome 100VS, Filter: UV