Saturday, November 1, 2008

Marina Barrage Opening



























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Read about the Barrage in the
morning papers and decided to pay a visit yesterday afternoon, looking forward to a "quiet time".

Arrived about 4pm and was refused at the entrance of the car park because I was a just a "normal visitor", not an invited guest. Only to find out that the Prime Minister was scheduled to open the Barrage officially in the evening. Probably wouldn't have gone if I knew that the crowd was going to be there, even I was given the invitation.


A very interesting structure, creating a reservoir, a outdoor recreation area with a beautiful view of Singapore skyline.


Took pictures, initially over exposed "washed-out" and later (after sunset) became all "noisy". A passerby "pro" ( with a little daughter) helped with the setting for the Singapore Flyer night shots (Mr. Peh LS-misplaced his name card soon after).


Had free food and even goodie bag on my way home. And a free gift from the balloon man.


A lucky Singaporean.

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