rv8striker wrote:
Great composition. I really like the texture of the sand, the fence and shadows of the fence and, as you said, the leading lines. The fence and stairs of the house further down the beach all taking one’s eye to the peaceful beach scene. The kite, IMHO, should probably go. It might make an interesting image in monochrome.
So you suggested monochrome as a possibility. I went back to Lightroom and did it that way. Not bad. Actually better than I thought it would be. But it needed more contrast in monochrome. So I'll post it that way below. Personally I like it better in color.
BTW... when I examined it at 800%... the "kite" was not a kite. So it's gone!