Feliz Navidaz - Light up my Night! >12 Dec09

Just the perfect timing to catch a beautiful sunset across the horizon before snapping pictures at probably Singapore's tallest Christmas Tree!

Wondering where that could be, and there it is... spotted from a drive along the expressway -
The Singapore Flyer

Standing at 83m high, the view was simply stunning!




I am so in the mood for Christmas!


We were anxiously heading to our next destination to continue our search for tallest Christmas trees, and were disappointed when we found that the place wasn't lighted up that night! *sad*

However, as everything happens for a reason, we chanced upon a new hideout -
The Henderson Wave
As one of the spot of the Southern Ridges, this beautiful walking trail links Mount Faber Park with Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park.
People come as a couple, family or simply with friends to chat the night away.
Beautiful architecture and soothingly breezy, the trip up here wasn't a waste afterall.

Trip to the Zoo with Canon DSLR - 5 Dec 09

Before embarking on our photo-taking journey at the Zoo, we visited Ah Meng Kopi place at the entrance of the Zoo, my usual breakfast place whenever I visit the Zoo.

Nice cheap kopi (coffee), kaya toast and of course, the peanut toast... with jam!




Primates somehow caught our lens more than anything else that day
They were active and agile, just the kind of test we need for our DSLR.

The Tamarins
A nice warm greeting to visitors at the entrance are these cute Tamarins.
They were usually hiding in their tiny hut whenever I was there, they were pretty playful today.



The Endangered Proboscis Monkey
Dont laugh at its bloated tummy, it is a distinctive feature which help in digesting leaves, fruits and seeds. The digestive process releases a lot of gas, hence resulting in the bloatedness. Apart from that, it is hard not to notice the large protruding nose of the males, believed to be a result of sexual selection, i.e. the larger the nose, the more attractive he is to the female.
See how he sits and sleeps! Like an Ah Pek!

The Hamadryas Baboons
Fierce looking leader came towards us when he saw us visitors peering at his harem.



The Colobus Monkey
I like the tail of this species, just like a calligraphy brush!



Capuchin Monkey
Another playful species, having a fun time grooming one another.



Mandrills

Sadly, I can't recall the name of this species! To be updated...!
See how cool he looked, and wise.

Babirusa
Not to be mistaken as having 4 horns, the adult males have elongated canine teeth that curve and protrude out from both sides.
He looked as if he was smirking at us. Wonder what that was for.

Haven really seen the actual paw of a tiger, other than their tracks, cute!

Walking through Australian Outback, we spotted this active Kangaroo, hungry and thirsty.


Giant Tortoise
Not sure how old these tortoises are, but after taking several shots and this tortoise had just moved an inch to reach a piece of food, I believe he must be VERY old.

Cute Otters

More pics of my favourite Malayan Tapir


Close to being a horse, these Zebras are half my favourite.

Visit to the Zoo would never be complete without visiting my station - the Kidzworld.
The noisy pygmy goat

And the cute guinea pig!