Sunset from Mrs Macquarie's Chair

I've fretted with this one so much that I just need to post it and say, "I can't get it right." I HDRed it with only one image to get the texture in the water to show up, which I like, but now the sky looks weird. I do like the composition. Thanks to @islambad for suggesting this location!

A little later in the evening with the opera house lit up: https://365project.org/jyokota/challenges-and/2017-07-01

[Pam Knowler]

My first response was Oh how beautiful! I think it looks just like sunset or sunrise just giving that light and colour under the bridge! Great composition! I think you did a great job here Junko. Fav!

[Rookynook]

If I'm not mistaken, did you use a very slow shutter speed to soften the sea water - stunning capture. Every time I see the Sydney opera house it makes me want to return. Seeing all your shots makes me realize just how beautiful Sydney is.

[Junko Y]

@pamknowler -- thanks for your enthusiasm, as always, Pam!

[Junko Y]

@rookynook -- I used a filter and slow shutter speed, but I opted for texture and that's why I used the one-shot HDR to make it not be so flat and white. Maybe I should post the pre-HDR version to show why I wasn't quite pleased with it. I ran out of ideas for how to "fix" it post production.

[Richard Brown]

Another lovely image I've enjoyed looking through them all :)

[Clare Gadsby]

lovely memories of sydney for me! i like your composition here, and the hint of rocks in the foreground works well, i feel

[Joan Robillard]

You have posted some beautiful shots but I am falling asleep so have to post fast. So just to let you know I like them all.

[Marnie]

The HDR effect is great, that foreground leads into the shot so well.

[Jane Pittenger]

Great composition

[Elizabeth]

Love the effect on the water!

[Issi Bannerman]

I think it's a wonderful image.

[Denise Wood]

terrific :)

[Henri Russell]

I really love your composition with the rocks in the front.

[Merrelyn]

Lovely composition :)

[Helen Jane]

What amazing captures you have come up with. This is great - the sunset colours and the silhouette iconic shapes, and the foreground rocks. All so well combined.