For the 2nd photo, I am using D300 with afs 18-105 mm kit lens set at 22 mm. Camera setting is M with f6.3 and 5 sec shutter speed but fire under timer mode. Camera mounted on Vanguard tripod. Of course I did some PP to further enhance the photograph.
This is a Merlion, something created by Singapore which symbol a mixture of a lion and a mermaid. It is opened to public and you can visit it free.
I think 2 rocks, but maybe HDR possibilty because that statue will need a different exposure than the city. I think it would make a cool daytime shot though too. I would chop off black skies, they don't add anything to the image.