File:From Longkangs to Swimming Pools.jpg
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English: The swimming pool setting serves as a beautiful illustration of Singapore's history, fusing nature and human innovation together in perfect balance. Swimming pools play a key role in the cultural fabric of the country, from the traditional longkangs (canals) that historically served as the hub of local communities to the contemporary Olympic-sized pools. They represent Singaporeans' fortitude in converting scarce natural resources into beautiful leisure areas. The palm palms along the pool, the lush vegetation, and the well crafted water features create an oasis among the busy metropolitan setting, providing refuge and calm to both locals and guests. Swimming pools are another example of Singapore's dedication to encouraging an active, healthy lifestyle, developing talent, and strengthening community. They act as places for social gatherings where families, friends, and neighbors may join together to make memories and build relationships. The swimming pool landscape embodies Singapore's history of invention, flexibility, and the pursuit of wellbeing. It demonstrates the country's capacity to convert even the most basic resources into places of beauty, recreation, and community spirit. |
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Source | Own work |
Author | Damientan14 |
Camera location | 1° 25′ 27.6″ N, 103° 50′ 28.33″ E | View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMap | 1.424333; 103.841203 |
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Camera manufacturer | Apple |
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Camera model | iPhone 13 |
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F-number | f/1.6 |
ISO speed rating | 50 |
Date and time of data generation | 16:32, 15 July 2023 |
Lens focal length | 5.1 mm |
Latitude | 1° 25′ 27.6″ N |
Longitude | 103° 50′ 28.33″ E |
Altitude | 22.485 meters above sea level |
Orientation | Normal |
Horizontal resolution | 72 dpi |
Vertical resolution | 72 dpi |
Software used | 16.5.1 |
File change date and time | 16:32, 15 July 2023 |
Y and C positioning | Centered |
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Exif version | 2.32 |
Date and time of digitizing | 16:32, 15 July 2023 |
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Metering mode | Pattern |
Flash | Flash did not fire, compulsory flash suppression |
DateTimeOriginal subseconds | 733 |
DateTimeDigitized subseconds | 733 |
Supported Flashpix version | 1 |
Color space | Uncalibrated |
Sensing method | One-chip color area sensor |
Scene type | A directly photographed image |
Exposure mode | Auto exposure |
White balance | Auto white balance |
Focal length in 35 mm film | 26 mm |
Scene capture type | Standard |
Speed unit | Kilometers per hour |
Speed of GPS receiver | 0 |
Reference for direction of image | True direction |
Direction of image | 120.85565154788 |
Reference for bearing of destination | True direction |
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