I find getting up early is the best time to photograph. Not a person in sight, especially when its only 6 degrees on Coogee Beach in the middle of winter.
I set my camera up at 5:30am waiting for dawn to break. This shot was held for a total of 4 minutes. the camera picked up a fare bit of flare off the lights shining over the Surf Life Saving Club. This image has a good feel about it. I love the colours.