Bay East view of Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Flyer & Singapore Skyline

This location is along the pathway on Marina East. The easiest way to get there is to be dropped off at PAssion WaVe @ Marina Bay building. Take a taxi or drive to the building, and from the parking lot either walk under the ECP highway or along the left side of the building towards the water. You’ll see the pathway along the bay, turn left and continue walking up the path about 500 meters. You could also get here by walking through the Gardens by the Bay, crossing the Marina Barrage and walk towards this spot - but that’s a long walk! I setup my tripod in front of the life buoy. Address: Passion WaVe @ Marina Bay, 11 Rhu Cross, Singapore 437440

All months of the year are suitable to photograph the Singapore skyline from this location.

Visit at sunset to capture beautiful gradients in the sky and illuminated buildings. Stay for blue hour which nicely blends into the blueish hue of the skyline’s buildings.

Be careful! It’s slippery near the life buoy where I setup my tripod.

Use a wide-angle lens (24mm) to ensure you can incorporate the key landmarks.

The Singapore Flyer spins at a very slow rate (about 25 minutes to fully rotate). To capture a smooth effect, you will need to do a very long exposure (~ 5 minutes). I suggest using a Neutral Density filter to protect your shot from being overexposed.

A long exposure can also create a nice ‘swoosh’ effect for the clouds.

I chose to compose 50% of my shot on the water reflection, but If you want to incorporate more of the clouds and sky tilt your camera up.

Enjoy a walk to the Marina Barrage and the peaceful view of the Singapore Skyline along the way.