Beautiful. I like the fact there isn't anything interrupting the the expanse of the image - the ocean is your single subject and it really gives me a feeling of solitude. I can imagine myself there looking out over the ocean alone. Nicely done. Lighting is great as is focus, I like how the water looks almost black which foils nicely with the colors of the sky. I'm sure its been mentioned but my one distraction is that blue lens flare. Other than that, its a marvelous image. Well done. 9.
I think there is a bit too much glare in this image and I think I would have adjusted the angle of the horizon. That being said I like the pattern of the sand & waves you captured.