I took this picture handheld right before dawn and I knew it was going to be great so I did my best to capture the full tonal range in the photo. After a few slider changes in Lightroom I knew it was going to be a wonderful final photo that I could be proud of. I probably went overboard processing it but the colors of the dawn coupled with the composition of the Opera House and Royal Botanical Garden is one I love and I wanted to do it justice. I hope you love it too and even if I don't win any of the prizes, this is still my favorite picture I have ever taken and I am glad to have the opportunity to share it with an illustrious group of judges!
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