Let me start of by saying this photo has made my life much more complicated. I have always been a big fan of Black and White Photography so when i first saw the Black and white version of this i favored it and life was simple now Mike posts this and and life is no longer simple, why? because i cant decide what version i like.

The dynamic range in this photo is amazing and the color just perfect.
The sun through the clouds and light manages not to blow out and loose detail.
The contrast is good the statue a good dark silhouette and the bright colors that are not over saturated.
Also texture in the water just right. Well done.