I think I may be in the minority here. While the photo is lovely, technically well done, and I do think that it gives a sense of even, I'm not particularily drawn into the photo. There really isn't anything drawing me in and holding me there.
Focus and clarity appear really great. Nice details in both the sky and the ground.
The little bush adds something to the shot that makes this a little more than just another seascape shot.
I like the contrast. Nice whites, and nice darks.
The one suggestion I could make would be to straighten up the horizon line which appears to have a slight lean to the right.
Otherwise, you did a very good job with this photo, congrats on your placing.
~Heather~
Fab. I like it very much, nice sharp contrast. I suggest that you capitalize all three words of your title. Also, I think the picture would be better with no frame. SEVEN
Love the dark, forlorn, empty feel of this. Just enough light reflection to give it the feel that there is hope. Very nicely done. Hope to see it in the top three. "9"
You know, it takes a great photographer to see the beauty in such a very un-remarkable scene. I hope not too many people pass this by without looking at this.