Singapore rides

[shunoski]

Any for going punggol where the outward bound school, or turn left to the heritage site? I haven't been to the heritage site, seems like another long lonely road, should be good for riding. Don't mind the 7th month, I believe if we are minding our biz, they will as well.

[scubasimon]

when you wanna go?

[shunoski]

Hm... seems u're a odd timer.... haha. Active near midnight and dawn. Later dawn? U wanna take pic again? How about rodman74? Sounds like he's near north-east area too.

[scubasimon]

means what time ah? i am free in morning till 9am plus only on sunday. but can go anytime from now till then.

[scubasimon]

its raining now though...don't think can take many pictures. even though my camera can handle rain...my flash can't. hahaha!

[shunoski]

yeah, raining liao, being like this the whole day. sianz...

[scubasimon]

rain doesn't bother me where riding is concerned though...i'm kept nice and dry and warm by my jacket and pants. but only problem is cannot take pictures.

[shunoski]

sunrise at 0703H, Come, lets meet punggol jetty at 0645H, heh heh.

[scubasimon]

wah...challenge! send me coordinates so i can find it on google earth.

[shunoski]

alamak, i'm unable to google any to u. Search for Punggol point, punggol jetty, it's all on Punggol road. Won't horlan one.

[scubasimon]

ok. see you there.

[shunoski]

Date: 23 Aug 2009

Time: 0650H

Location: Punggol Jetty

 

Rained whole night, couldn't sleep much due to loud thunders. Fortunately, it stopped at the moment of departure. Cool morning, great leisurely rise. Arrived at Punggol Point, Scubasimon was there already, saw his bike..... with double P-plates at the back.

 

Shame on those skimping on P plates and playing hide and seek with TP.

 

ATGATT saves your arse, even when not riding.

 

Scubasimon fell on the jetty steps leading to the beach, and land on his back. Without the back protector of his riding jacket, it can be much worse than a sandy back....

 

Watch out for Scubasimon pictures, with his DSLR... reckon beats mine hands down.

 

Under-exposed.....

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000922.jpg

 

And again......

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000923.jpg

 

Now a bit over-exposed for my liking...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000925.jpg

 

The tide came in, and scubasimon capturing the moment... yes... in ATGATT style

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000926.jpg

 

Sore back, I suppose...

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000927.jpg

 

Best looking picture I've taken whole session

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000929.jpg

 

The jetty isn't that big, it's just the men are tiny.....

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/blueshun/P1000933.jpg

[scubasimon]

So early this morning shunoski suggest that we should catch the sunrise at Punggol Jetty. Since it was raining heavily when I saw his post slightly past midnight, I thought it made for a good opportunity for photographs...IF it stopped raining by then. So we agreed to meet up at the jetty at 6:45am. Unfortunately, I got hooked watching some documentary about warships (don't ask why) and stayed up till 2:30am. Anyway, I set my alarm (3 alarms actually) for 5:45am and went to bed.

 

It was still drizzling when I eventually got up at 6am. I could hear the pitter patter of the rain drops outside my bathroom window. The sound was very pleasant and the air was light. I wasn't sure if it was such a great idea to ride early in the morning in such wet conditions...but an agreement is an agreement and I quickly prepared myself. It takes me awhile to get into my gear...especially early in the morning when I'm trying to be quiet and not wake the house :-)

 

Eventually I set off. I got to the jetty around 6:40am and the light was already out...as usual...my bed was a little too comfortable for me to want to leave it in the early morning. So I quickly made my way to the jetty and started shooting.

http://simonnunis.smugmug.com/photos/627141701_mqnuM-L.jpg

I was shooting for a little while and then I noticed this little motorboat coming into shore. I realized it was picking up some passengers, probably for an early spot of fishing. I waited for it to move off and snapped this picture as I wanted something in the foreground.

 

I walked around to the west-facing side of the jetty and found that the other side of the beach was strewn with rocks and that someone was walking towards the rocks. I thought it looked very idyllic and serene. So I waited till he got into the frame and snapped this picture.

http://simonnunis.smugmug.com/photos/627142720_zdQ33-L.jpg

This picture really reminded me of the many times I went diving and went out early to catch the sunrise on the jetty of the islands that we were at. It also reminded me of the times I was at Bali when I spent the entire morning walking around the beach when the tide was still out. It was fantastic!

 

I decided to get onto the beach for a different perspective. I had forgotten how slippery the steps were on jetties and was reminded in a very painful way when I slipped and fell down five or six steps. I landed heavily on my back and slid down to the sand. Luckily for me, I was wearing my riding jacket/pants combo which had armour on my back and hips! Still, the fall did take the wind out of me.

 

Around this time, I noticed a series of waves coming in. You see, it was nice and quiet earlier and I think the tide was just making a move to come in. So I went close to the water edge and snapped some shots with the stones.

http://simonnunis.smugmug.com/photos/627143966_DtnqD-L.jpg

I don't know about you but I love stones. They just give me a feeling of strength and beauty. These stones were much larger before. They got to be this small due to the erosion that happens after many years of being washed by the waves. I am sure they will turn into beautiful, smooth pebbles one day, much like the one I saw in the movie Departures.

 

As I was going to move off, I saw a boat coming in again, this time to disembark a passenger. I thought it was fitting (since I started the series with a boat departing) that I end this series with a boat arriving. I quickly got into position and snapped this.

http://simonnunis.smugmug.com/photos/627144558_CjNwc-L.jpg

This reminded me of some old pictures, especially an obscure Bruce Lee one where he came from some part of China and landed in Nanyang (Singapore, I suppose). Of course in the movie the jetty was a much smaller one made of wood. Still, you get the idea.

 

We headed off after this. On our way out, I noticed the sun was peeking through the clouds and was SO BEAUTIFUL! Unfortunately, I have already packed my camera away. So you will have to wait for another day to see that sight.

 

Until next time, have a great day!

 

And thank you, shunoski, for suggesting this sunrise ride!

[rezz_shaz]

Nice pic...nice story...good insight....

Why not start ur own blog for us to follow?

[scubasimon]

hahaha...i do have a blog, rezz_shaz. yeah, i'll import all these into the blog instead. that's a great idea!

 

hey shunoski...we took the exact same picture there! and yes...i did have a very painful back after that fall. i have a bruise on my elbow now too!

[shunoski]

It could be worse without the back armour! Yeah, the last pictures shows the difference from a digicam from a slr, haha!

[scubasimon]

you are absolutely right about that!

 

btw, i've put today's post into my blog already. future ones will show up on my blog with a link here as well.

 

thanks for the suggestion, rezz_shaz!

[xXxRatedxXx]

wa u all so onzz.... i just woke up...

[Fritz]

you are absolutely right about that!

 

btw, i've put today's post into my blog already. future ones will show up on my blog with a link here as well.

 

thanks for the suggestion, rezz_shaz!

 

I like your style of writing (:

[scubasimon]

hey xXxRatedxXx...having a nice sleep in morning huh? well, i do enjoy those as well...but i can't help but think i'm wasting half the day away...hahaha!

 

glad you enjoyed the writing, Fritz.

[xXxRatedxXx]

hey xXxRatedxXx...having a nice sleep in morning huh? well, i do enjoy those as well...but i can't help but think i'm wasting half the day away...hahaha!

 

glad you enjoyed the writing, Fritz.

 

Yeah still haven't thx u for coming down for the CG cum RxK gathering ytd!!

[scubasimon]

it was my pleasure. just too bad the location wasn't ideal for photography or i'd have taken pictures of you folks and your prized bikes! next time!

[rodman74]

wow i didnt login for awhile u all action liao haha so fast anyway i stay at buangkok . u all so pro , DSLR. i normal camera leh ... we shall plan again

[shunoski]

Wa, super near me leh. I stay fernvale.... PM us your number! Any thing we drop u a sms.

[Chewbacca]

Wow, nice pictures despite the overcast skies!

Would really like to join u fellas either Saturday nocturne/Sunday mornings one of these days - but mine's just a regular digi camera, hope u all don't mind