First off, I have seen a wire frame of this model and it is fantastic, the community will be very lucky to get their hands on it.
I think the second shot would be the money shot, I just think too much blur on the background and the water makes it look like a model. The water I think needs biger overall bumps with small sharp perlin noise. With those two things I would say magnificent!
Not that they aren't great shots now, I just think the second shot deserves a tad bit more TLC and it would really be something to be proud off.
As far as what city, I am not world traveler, so I wouldn't hazard to guess