Nice light indeed - and I like the way you framed this comp. The slower shutter speed helps to keep the waves from being a distraction from the real subject of the shot. A nice keeper for a first visit......
You nailed it! I really love the way you worked the lines in the sand, they totally make the shot for me. Everything else is great too, but those lines in the sand make this really special!
Thank you very much for the kind responses! We were very lucky with the light.
It was raining hard (horizontal!) the day before, so having a sunset like that was truly a magic moment.