Luna Park Sydney
Luna Park Sydney sits right on the edge of Milsons Point, with its iconic laughing face entrance framing a backdrop of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House across the water. The giant face gateway is the obvious hero shot, and it works best when you position yourself low and straight-on to use it as a frame around the bridge behind it. In the evening, the park lights up with colorful neon and carnival illuminations that reflect beautifully in the wet pavement after light rain. Blue hour is particularly rewarding here, when the sky still holds some color and the artificial lights kick in, giving you a balanced exposure without blowing out highlights. A wide angle lens in the 16-24mm range handles the scale well, and shooting from slightly below the entrance arch adds drama. Street parking is limited, so arriving by train to Milsons Point station puts you steps from the entrance. (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia)
