Buildings of UOB Plaza and Six Battery Road by Siew Bee Lim

Captured shortly after sunset along the Singapore River, this image highlights the architectural interplay between UOB Plaza and Six Battery Road. The photographer skillfully leveraged the ambient glow of the city’s evening lighting, which serves as the primary brushstroke in this nocturnal composition. By timing the shot while the sky retained a subtle, cloud-dappled twilight, the photographer achieved a balanced exposure that prevents the buildings from disappearing into total darkness. This work is award-worthy for its precise control of light and its ability to transform a familiar urban skyline into a serene, painterly study of structure and atmosphere.