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
Central
Partially cloudy
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Sat
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Sun
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Mon
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Tue
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Wed
81o
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Blue Hour
22:45
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Sunrise
23:06
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Golden Hour
10:46
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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.