Mostly Monochrome Singapore

I’ve lived in Hong Kong long enough such that I could see Singapore with a fresh set of eyes.

Some of the buildings have become rather futuristic.

And public housing flats are beginning to look very homely.

Singapore is home, a comfortable grid.

We’re all fitted into grids.

Nice looking public housing.

Was at Hard Rock Café with my family.

An amazing acoustic set – it’s nice to listen to local acts with my wife… while trying to get our children to eat their broccoli.

The HRC I know were Saturday clubbing nights, 2 decades ago.

As I looked around at the various tables, I saw expat families with kids, tourists and middle-class locals out for dinner.

Times have changed – or perhaps I have changed.

Once upon a time, I wanted to be a rock star with my acoustic guitar.

The lyric he’s singing: “I’m all about that bass, about that bass, about that bass…”

Subsequent serious research (Google and Wikipedia) tells me it’s really a very cool song.

Now, I see HRC as an F&B outlet using rock music as a marketing tool, reaching out to customers like me who’ve come of age with the likes of GnR, Bon Jovi and Skid Row.

Perhaps I’m getting older and more cynical.

Still – it’s good to be young and idealistic.

HRC still looks impressive.

The colour is wonderful.

Orchard Road is gearing up for Christmas.

Hilton façade with a dash of nature.

A Martian landscape in full colour.

Equally interesting in monochrome.

It’s nice to be young…

An empty bus looks somewhat disturbing, like an unfulfilled promise.

This looks better – all blurry and full of promise.

Thanks for reading!

 

Camera: Canon 600D

Legacy Lens: Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Lydith 30mm f. 3.5