SWP #163 took us to the ever interesting neighbourhood of Paya Lebar, and despite a little curveball from Circle Line maintenance works, our group adapted like pros. We shifted the meeting point slightly, but everyone still managed to find their way.
We eventually gathered near PLQ Plaza, where the energy of the weekend crowd gave us a fun starting vibe. As always, the mix of people made it special—some familiar faces returning for another walk, plus a good number of newcomers who jumped right in with good spirits (and charged batteries).
Once we warmed up, we began our casual walk around PLQ and Paya Lebar Square, taking in the contrast of glassy modern buildings and the older, more lived in surroundings. Paya Lebar has this cool blend of polished and gritty, so there was no shortage of interesting subjects, reflections, textures, storefronts, people, and random moments that make street photography… street photography.
Originally, City Plaza was on the route, but since we’ve got a dedicated shoot there in two weeks, we decided not to go inside this time. Instead, we continued our stroll along Tanjong Katong Road and the surrounding lanes, stopping whenever something caught someone’s eye—which, for a group of photographers, is basically every five minutes. We wrapped things up at Starbucks in Kinex Mall, where we cooled off, caffeinated, and did the usual sharing of shots and stories. It’s always fun hearing what others noticed that you completely missed.
Overall, a relaxed walk with great company, and a solid warm-up for our upcoming City Plaza shoot. Looking forward to the next one!