The Colors of Durians at Night

Esplanade Theatres, Singapore. Also known as the "Durians" due to the resemblance to the infamous smelly fruit (Durian Wikipedia).

5exp HDR.

More nightscapes in my Night Photography Set.

More architecture shots in My Architecture Set.

Please check my interestingness page

To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and
install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player.

Comments

← prev 1 2 next →

(144 comments)

snoopy022 says:

Wow, I have this feeling like seeing that before.
Beautiful!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

GooseGoddessS says:

Excellent Capture!

--
Seen in Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5) (?)

This world-class image was found in Global Village 2
Commented with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Angharad Segura says:

gorgeous details, every light is perfeclty exposed, i'm really amazed, a lot of work on layers to reach perfection on light,textures and colours, really really great :) congrats :))
--
Seen on my Flickr home page. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Angharad Segura says:

;)
------------------------------------------
BRAVO
You are invited to post this image to "The Best: BRAVO" group
http://www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/
Please read the Rules before posting and don't forget to tag with BRAVO
-------------------------------------------
Invited with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Japa Back to Floripa!!! says:

wow!!! very beautiful my friend!!! very beautiful!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tree22™ says:

Excellent shot!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Christopher Chan says:

Beautiful colours !

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)

--
Seen in Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5) (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

NatashaP says:

Another breathtaking architectural masterpiece of yours, Daniel!

I have faved and tagged your picture with MagicDonkey, and this serves as an invitation to MagicDonkey. Please read the rules. (You must be invited to four other invite only groups, and one must be either Quality or The Best: Bravo before posting here.)

Please tag with "MagicDonkey".
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

flyingdutchee says:

This looks a million times better than real durians smell ;)
But i do like a nice fresh durian milk shake though. hehehe
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

annpar says:

Wow, it does look amazingly like a durian! great shot Daniel!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

. SantiMB . says:

Wonderful lights!

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Nino H says:

WWOOWW !
Très belles couleurs !
WONDERFUL POSTCARD
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

johnnycanuck says:

Love the colors and details !!
href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/flick rdiamondclassphotographer/">

This Great Photographic Art was made by a Diamond Class Photographer!
Please add your photo to Flicker Diamond The Diamond Class Photographer
Read the group rules please and tag your photo DiamondClassPhotographer
You may tag your photo again as flickrdiamond
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

The Desire says:

excelletn shot!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rebelBodhi says:

Another great work from my #1 Favorite Photographer,
Great work, Daniel!
This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

♥♥...♥♥ [deleted] says:

Wow amazing shot my friend!! Superb!!

ADD this cool photo to The Coolest Damn Cool
Photographers in the World Group!
Tag it Coolest
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Rascaille Rabbit says:

Nice composition.
This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Gúnna says:

WOW
This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

ThePres [deleted] says:

Love the colors you captured here!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Salva del Saz says:

Wow, what an interesting shapes for a theater!. The composition and colors are great, my friend. Regards and thanks for your comments. Good night.

(gallery & instructions)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

MOVING to flickr.com/people/photographybypaulsutcl [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called We love taking photographs, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

*harvest_ja [deleted] says:

fantastic!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Excellent!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Tomas Kaspar says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

michaelnyc says:

Very nice!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

rabataller says:

Amazing details and colours. You are the master no only of nature but also of urban life !!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

eifleisc says:

Great shot!

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Stefano' s Photo [deleted] says:

Bellissima immagine e composizione
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

JoseLMC says:

CONGRATULATIONS! Fantastic shot,
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Zimrhode says:

Beautiful light, detail and great colors. The architecture in Singapore is amazing.

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Pisces Romance (Away) says:

Amazing captured, building, colours!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

BB (O.ö) says:

Great Shot!! :))****

--
Seen in A+++ Photo (Post 1 give A+++ logo to 3 pics)-1/day-Read Rules (?)

A+++ Grade Photo
Commented with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeremy-G says:

awesome!! love the colors Daniel!!
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

N&B's photos says:

WOW!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

leahbeatle says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

horstgeorg says:

Excellent Nightshot ! ! !

~I SNIFFED out this wonderful image!
You deserve this nose worthy award!
Please ADD your
Impressively beautiful
photo to~

Impressed by your Beauty! (Invite only images)
Please tag your photos ImpressedBeauty

Seen on my contacts
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Redroom Studios says:

amazing exposure and I am constantly impressed with the public spaces of Singapore!

re: durians... I have never tried the raw fruit but did have a iced durian smoothie at an Asian restaurant in Toronto's Chinatown a couple years ago...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

bleuet / Anne-Marie says:

Bravo, bravo, et encore bravo ! :-)
et bisous en plus :-)

BRAVO
I have faved and tagged your picture with BRAVO and this serves as an invitation to The Best: BRAVO. Your picture has been rated as world class & brilliant, both required by the group.
www.flickr.com/groups/thebestbravo/
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

David Giral | davidgiralphoto.com says:

Somptueuse photo, une merveille!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

spekulatius.de [deleted] says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Commented with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

BratoDB says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

exemplaryphotos says:

Post this magnificent shot to the Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST GROUP Exemplary Shot - LOGO copy

Exemplary Shots - Flickr's BEST

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

~Rob~ says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

*Mandana says:

wow!!!! wonderful colors and detail!

An Invite To

SearchTheBest
Please tag "SearchTheBest".
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

James Neeley says:

Beautiful night shot. Fantastic tones and colors. Wonderful composition.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

swisscan says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

HeLMut G. says:

Perfect.

You Are A Blue Ribbon Winner! If you haven't done so, please add your photo to:
Blue Ribbon Photography (Invited Images ONLY)
Please tag your photo: BlueRibbonWinner
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Robbie G1 says:

This world-class image was found in
Global Village 2 (post 1 - give a globe to 5)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco CT says:

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

This photo has been selected for
Golden Photographer Award

Add this one to http://www.flickr.com/groups/goldenphotograph er/
(Please tag as GoldenPhotographer and read the rules before post).
Invited with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

steve_rob says:

Fantastic, Daniel!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Paco CT says:

Beautiful photo, it is fantastic in large on black. I, also, like the font you're using for the signature.
And, last but not least, I have learned a little bit about "Durians", I'll check if one can find them here.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Edwin luo says:

I saw your another wonderful picture of the same architecture months ago, this one gives me totally a new look! Excellent work.Danie!

This is an Amazing Shot! Please consider adding your photograph to the group Amazing Shots!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

NguyenDai says:

Wonderful architecture !
Bravo

--
Seen in My Contacts
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Valpopando says:

Masterpiece night shot !
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

luzzzelmann says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Ocean Cafe says:

Great photo.
It does look like "Durians".
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Rui Farinha says:

After everything what already it was said in the previous commentaries, I am without words ..... Surely one of its better beautiful photographs ....... Very perfect 5 shutter's....... Congratulations
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

fotocrate says:

simply gorgeous shot! lovely
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

harogi says:

Fantastic shot Daniel! What a spectacular subject. I love the colors on this one.

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

neilalderney123 says:

Definately the best shot of the Durians I have seen Daniel! Have fun in Thailand.

This is an Amazing Shot!!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

tito ramos says:

Fantastica composición y colorido, el tratamiento magistral como siempre.

This is an Amazing Shot!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

mac_raw says:

how are you dear friend ?

what a spectacular night shot you have here!!! colors, clarity and details are excellent!!!! awesome!!! :)

This photo is a certified...

You can now post it to an open contest and
Super A+++ Group
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

! . © Angela Lobefaro . ! says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called HOLIDAYS-VACANZE-URLAUB : comment and FAVE 2 +TAG, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Impressive building, amazing night shot
thanks for sharing!
Holidays-Vacanze-Urlaub Group
--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Panayiotou says:

Another great shot!

But why HDR?

You can save yourself a bit of computer work by using a Nuetral Density Graduation filter!

Well done, anyway!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

joshua carlsen says:

What beautiful architecture...you've done a nice job setting up for this shot.

Seen in my contact's photos.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Aveen L♥ve says:

wow
big
wow..
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

francisLM says:

Amazing shot! Nice work!

Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as "Superb Masterpiece"
You are invited to add your wonderful picture to Superb Masterpiece Group
Please read the Group Rules and tag your photo SuperbMasterpiece
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Frölich says:

Awsome Daniel, beautifuly done ( as usual ) love those layers on the water, colour balance is exceptional, excellent work!!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
I have faved and tagged your picture with MagicDonkey, and this serves as an invitation to
MagicDonkey. Please read the rules. (You must be invited to four other invite only groups, and one must be either Quality or The Best: Bravo before posting here.)
Please tag with MagicDonkey
Invited with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Christian Frölich says:

Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandmania says:

Wow...awesome capture here and the details are wonderful

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Nuno R. says:

Nice shot Daniel! The light is superb.
Thats how those smelly things are called then! They really do stink!
Great, i know how they smell like but didn't know the name. Thanks. ; )

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Fungman says:

A+++ Grade Photo
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Francisco P. Font says:

Fantastic shot my friend, as usual. The lights and colors are superb. Another HDR masterpice.

This photo is considered to be an outstanding architecture shot and invited to The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr rating group, where you can rate other shots and your shot will be rated too. Please read the group description and rules for more details.

Invited with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Hot Flash Photography says:

Absolutely fantastic shot, Daniel. Well done.

I think this photo is a

Please add your photo to www.flickr.com/groups/supershot/
After you add it to the group pool, please tag this photo as a SuperShot
Invited with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Jordi Coll says:

Wow...Great colour !!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Ducatirider says:

superb, love the blue lights
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniel Colleman says:

wow wow Daniel!!!! megashot!!!!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffrodsj says:

Simply fantastic.

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

GIUSEPPE GRECO Art & Photography says:

Simply the best
beautiful shot daniel
wwwwwwooooooooooowwwwwwwwww
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

ZiiZ says:

I just love the water effect Daniel! Awesome!
Next time you're shooting near Esplanade,see me at the
Esplanade Mall every Tue & Wed.(just a thought)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

brian doucette says:

Excellent image Daniel. Congratulations on making Explore. Don't know how I missed it in my contacts' photostream. Perfect work.

NaturesFinest
Please add this great photo to Natures Finest
Tag your photo with "NaturesFinest"
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Claudia Vasconcelo says:

I like very much your night shot Daniel
the colors and reflections light in the water are the best!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Sutanto says:

Very impressive shot.

But when I first saw the title I thought you shot some real durians. I was really looking forward to durian HDR....oh well. : )

Maybe next time?
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Isa2007EUROPE says:

Awesome! Awesome!! Awesome!!! Excellent reflection...Wwwooooooooooooooooo....
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

coolmonfrere says:

Oh làlà qu'est ce c'est superbement pris!

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Julian E... says:

Superb as usual........!

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

JS Photoe says:

Fantastic HDR night shot Daniel! Love the composition!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Marty.FM says:

checking your profile and seen that you have uploaded new images is a treat... the technical prowess that goes into a shot like this astounds me. wonderful work!

The Pritzker Architecture Prize on flickr
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

!architect4! says:

The light is fantastic....5 HDR exposures must be the trick.

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

ElGeko says:

Wouahhh!
Super jolies toutes ces petites loupiottes bleues qui soulignent la forme très intéressante par ailleurs de ce building.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

sachman75 says:

great night shot of the esplanade. striking blues!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Anakronik says:

Terrible Daniel !!

--
Seen in my contacts' photos. (?)

Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
Found in www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Commented with SIC
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

jacq77 says:

Absolutely amazing! The colours, the lighting and the details incredible! Grand work!!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flickr Platinum (VOTE NOW), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

adrians_art says:

fabulous night scene Daniel!!

Holidays-Vacanze-Urlaub Group
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Made in Madeira says:

Amazing place. But the photographic work is quite an accomplishment.
Congratulations Daniel.

Holidays-Vacanze-Urlaub Group
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

Superb HDR work!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

GIUSEPPE GRECO Art & Photography says:

ADD this cool photo to The Coolest Damn Cool
Photographers in the World Group!
Tag it Coolest
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony Dale says:

Wow! Incredible night shot, beautiful composition and colors!

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

!Kengaroo says:

Absolutely AMAZING, Daniel. This building nearly looks like the eye of a fly, it looks brilliant when viewed large.
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Bern@t says:

brutal light...

--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

IGORB81 says:

Wow Daniel!!!! :)))
--
Seen on your photo stream. (?)
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

← prev 1 2 next →

(144 comments)

Would you like to comment?

[?]

	DanielKHC's photostream
		660 uploads

This photo also belongs to:

	HDR (Set)
		266 items
	Part of: Techniques

	Architecture (Set)
		139 items
	Part of: Urban Landscapes

	Singapore (Set)
		273 items
	Part of: Asia and Singapore

	Night Photography (Set)
		165 items
	Part of: Urban Landscapes

	On flickr Explore (Set)
		278 items
	Part of: Your Favorites

	HDR (Pool)
		0

	MagicDonkey (Pool)
		0

	A+++Photo (Post 1 give A+++ logo to 3 pics) Not commenting = Ban (Pool)
		0

	The Pritzker Architecture Prize on Flickr (Pool)
		0

	50+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two). (Pool)
		0

	Holidays-Vacanze-Urlaub ☀Award & FAVE 2☀ (Pool)
		0

	Singapore Plus65 - Photos from Singapura, The Lion City! (Pool)
		0

	Super Shots - Only Invited Photos - Nominate Now (Pool)
		0

	Global Village 2 - POOL IS CLOSED - Most discussions OPEN (Pool)
		0

100 people call this photo a favorite

Additional Information

Taken with a Sony DSLR-A100.
More properties
Taken on June 9, 2007
Viewed 3,951 times

Add to your map

Yay location removed

...

(Some formats are OK.)

Or, remove it from the map.

Go to the map

You	Sign in \| Create Your Free Account
Explore	Places \| Last 7 Days \| This Month \| Popular Tags \| The Commons \| Creative Commons \| Search
Help	Community Guidelines \| The Help Forum \| FAQ \| Sitemap \| Get Help