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Just thought I’d write something about my experience on the NDP fireworks. We found ourselves a place at Swissotel Singapore, somewhere in the 30+ level. The view was nothing short of fantastic. We could see the bay area, as well as the Padang, where hundreds of people formed up a Singapore flag with red and white umbrellas. When night fell, they waved torches which gave the normally empty field a starry look. The flypast was great too as the planes broke formation and flew right into our direction. Nothing I can complain about the view really.
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But when the fireworks started, I realized that I had overestimated the height of where the fireworks will (land?). Anyway, that wasn’t a big problem as slight cropping will take care of that. After the 3rd burst, the combination of smoke and wind started to cloud our vision. We can’t really see anything anymore. By the end of the display (or lack of it), the entire scene looked like an aftermath from a terrorist attack. Anyway, here are some lessons learned from this trip,
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1) look for a location on the side of the main audience or directly opposite to get the best view.
2) get a sturdy tripod. The higher you go, the more wind you get. Trust me, the camera can get blown away.
3) when smoke gets into your eyes… screw the fireworks, just enjoy the company:)
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[tags]Fireworks, NDP, 2007, Swissotel[/tags]
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