Is your glass half empty or half full? Either way, you can take off your mask to enjoy a drink. Dwelling on the positive intentionally is crucial to our mental health.
Welcome to The Silver Lining: A Celebration of Nature in the Time of Pandemic. Even though the pandemic has been difficult for many reasons, one positive outcome is that our green spaces have enjoyed more footfall and appreciation than ever before. People have increasingly sought refuge in the great outdoors. Nature, as it has since the beginning of Creation, continues to bring humanity a sense of calm and give us models of resilience. Perhaps most importantly, being in nature humbles us to realise that we are part of something much bigger than ourselves - and that’s ok.
Throughout February and March 2022, view stunning images from members of the Nature Photographic Society, Singapore, at the Colonnade at Gardens by the Bay.
We hope to bring you a sense of optimism for the year ahead. Come what may, LIFE goes on.
We are grateful to our partners - Canon Singapore, Gardens by the Bay, Otah and Friends and Liliewoods - for their sponsorship and support.
Wildlife videos by Jayaprakash Bojan, National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2017.
Voiceover and editing by Maureen Yeo.
Artwork by Emily Seck.
GETTING THERE
Please watch the video below or refer to this searchable map.
Search "Colonnade" for the photo exhibition.
LAUNCH HIGHLIGHTS
“The Silver Lining: A Celebration of Nature in the Time of Pandemic” photo exhibition was launched on 5 February
with a day of exciting activities for the whole family and a pop-up store by Liliewoods.
The venue for all launch activities was Otah and Friends at the Cannonball Room at Gardens by the Bay. Here are the highlights.
THE PHOTOS
“The Silver Lining: A Celebration of Nature in the Time of Pandemic” photo exhibition will run from 5 February - 31 March 2022.
Come to the Colonnade at Gardens by the Bay to view these inspiring photos in their full splendour and find out the stories behind the images. This exhibition is free to attend. The first 100 participants to look through the exhibition photos and complete this treasure hunt will win a discount code for group tickets to any Otah and Friends outlet.
ANOTHER SUNRISE, ANOTHER RAY OF HOPE
by Maggie Lim
CYCLING AND SUNRISE
by Daryl Yeo
MORNING CALL
by Daryl Yeo
WHITE-BELLIED SEA EAGLE
by Loke Peng Fai
PLANTAIN SQUIRREL HAPPILY FEASTING ON RAMBUTANS
by Lee Phek Thong
ABOUT TO TAKE OFF
by Chung Wah Weckherlin
ORIENTAL DWARF KINGFISHER
by Loke Peng Fai
FAIRY PITTA
by Daryl Yeo
TRIPLE-STRIPED SPINY-SPIDER
by Tan Chuan-Yean
BLACK-NAPED TERN
by Rajesh Nagaraj
COMFORT AND JOY FROM A PLANTAIN SQUIRREL
by Clarinda Yap
BARRED BUTTONQUAIL
by Rajesh Nagaraj
WAGLER'S PIT VIPER MALE
by TM Seah
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
by Partha Roy
CAREFREE BUNCH
by Maggie Lim
COMMON ROSE BUTTERFLY
by Fong Chee Wai
BLUE-CROWNED HANGING PARROT
by Rajesh Nagaraj
FALLEN LEAVES
by Timothy Tan
GRAB FOOD
by Tan Chuan-Yean
TOGETHER WE CAN OVERCOME!
by Loke Peng Fai
PLOVER BY THE BAY
by Partha Roy
TAWNY COSTER BUTTERFLY
by Loke Peng Fai
WALK AFTER RAIN
by Timothy Tan
ASIAN GLOSSY STARLING FEEDING ITS HUNGRY CHICK
by Rajesh Nagaraj
SILVER SEMIGLACUS JUMPING SPIDER
by Loke Peng Fai
BUFFY IN FLIGHT
by Partha Roy
RAFFLES BANDED LANGUR
by Daryl Yeo
THE TOSS
by Tan Chuan-Yean
BLUE CORAL SNAKE
by TM Seah
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
by Loke Peng Fai
LACEWING AND PESTA UBIN 2021
by Loke Peng Fai
SPIRAL
by Tan Chuan-Yean
SALTWATER CROCODILE
by Daryl Yeo
HI THERE!
by Daryl Yeo
BEAUTIFUL MORNING AT EAGLE POINT
by Loke Peng Fai
IN-FLIGHT FOOD
by Tan Chuan-Yean
GREEN CRESTED LIZARD
by TM Seah
LONG-TAILED MACAQUE
by Daryl Yeo
BLUE AND WHITE FLYCATCHER
by Loke Peng Fai
DON'T BITE ME!
by Tan Chuan-Yean
FEEDING TIME!
by Tan Chuan-Yean
TASTY MEAL OF THE DAY
by Senthil Kumar Damodaran
HORNET AND SNAIL JUVENILES
by Kyaw Htay
CIVET BABY
by TM Seah
LESSER MOUSEDEER
by Tan Chuan-Yean
LANDING INTO SUNRISE
by Daryl Yeo