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Perspectives: Photographing the Supertree Grove in Singapore

Lisa Michele Burns — Tue, 03 May 2022 11:04:13 +0000

Supertree Grove – Singapore Welcome to the Singapore Supertree Grove where you’ll be wandering beneath innovative man-made structures designed to blend the modern and natural world together. It’s tropical, a little crazy and oh so photogenic. If you’ve already read my guide to the best photography locations in Singapore, this gem no doubt stood out as somewhere you need to visit and I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed! For photographers there’s opportunities popping up everywhere from the mighty structures themselves right down to the tiny features of bromeliads, orchids and flowering tropical plants. Over 158,000 plants await your lens as they cling to the sides of the supertrees, creating a lush landscape that contrasts in photos against the skyline of Singapore. A trip to the Supertree Grove isn’t complete without seeing these mighty fairytale trees in the evening when the lights illuminate the landscape and dance to music…it’s all kinds of wonderful! Photo Spots in Singapore Supertree Grove – Right underneath! Get right below and look up to capture these impressive beauties and enhance their bedazzling size. If you’ve got a wide-angle lens, point upward to compose their shapes, the giant (insert plant name) and sky above....

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Perspectives: Photographing Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto

Lisa Michele Burns — Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:39:16 +0000

Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto for Photographers Fushimi Inari Shrine aka Fushimi Inari Taisha is that oh so photogenic place where bold red torii gates weave their way into the foothills of Kyoto’s Higashiyama Mountains. It’s popular for a reason and a must-see destination for any photographer visiting Japan. While you can simply rock up and photograph it whenever you like (for free!), those hoping to capture iconic images and have a little time to compose their shots will want to plan their visit in advance. Having visited Fushimi Inari at least 10 times and guided photography tours throughout Kyoto, I wanted to write this guide to provide some tips and great photo spots that I’ve discovered after numerous visits. I can’t tell you how many times people have written to me and said, ‘oh, but there were so many people it’s not worth going’…it absolutely is and with a little preparation, it might just end up being the highlight of your trip to Japan! Read more – Take a peek at my guide to ‘The Best Photography Locations in Kyoto’. When to Visit Fushimi Inari? As a photographer you’ll be dreaming of those crowd-free shots of the torii gates, preferably...

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