location-photo
camera
len
Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Shutter Speed
1/100 sec
Aperture
f/4
Focal Length
16mm
ISO
1600

The Black Swan Bar

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@calvinpkl
Grab a drink under illuminated, bronzed orbs that hang from the vaulted ceilings of this refurbished 1930s Singaporean landmark.

Plan

Overview

Skill level

Easy
Accessbility
Public Location

Hours

Mon-Fri 11:30AM-11:30PM; Sat 5PM-11:30PM

Fee

Free

Pack

  • Wide-angle lens (16mm)
  • Model

How to get there

N1° 16' 56.8848"E103° 51' 01.7748"
The image was taken inside the bar area of The Black Swan restaurant. Approach the bar and you'll see this view, with the hanging lights over the chairs. By MRT: - Closest station: Telok Ayer (via Downtown Line) - Head southeast on Cross St toward Cheang Wan Seng Pl - Turn left onto Cecil St - Turn right onto Market St - Take a slight left and the destination will be on your left Address: The Black Swan, 19 Cecil Street, Singapore 049704

Tips

When to go

Best season

All months

Best time

Morning, Mid-day, Late afternoon
All months are suitable to photograph the interior of The Black Swan.
Make use of the light filtering in from outside during the morning, midday and late afternoon. In the late afternoon, there will also be less patrons dining, making it easier to photograph a single model.

Field tips

As this is a public restaurant, please be respectful of the other people dining and try to get in and out of the location quickly.
Capture the ceilings, lights and bar area by using a wide-angle lens (16-35mm).
To bring a sense of symmetry into the photo, try positioning your model so they're sitting at the center barstool with the middle overhead light in the center as well.

Current weather

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Blue Hour

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Sunrise

23:06
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Golden Hour

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Sunset

11:13
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Head to the Central Business District, known as CBD to locals, for street photography.

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