What a moment! We are forced to try and get into that young man head as he views the scene himself. Those other choices you made elevate this for me even higher: the yellow cast (maybe to eliminate the sea?) making it look like you used an expired film; that you chopped man and animal equally (I even like that redundantly looking small bird turning her back to the happening).
An excellent photo to begin with, then you add the dog which is priceless, and the loner, even better; then top it off with the title, which is a great song. AND it is perfect for the challenge! Only the third picture I've voted but so far it is the best in show for me.