I like this one much more than the other one. It's simplicity allows the eye to trave through the image and resolve at the light in the background rather than rolling all over the place. Great processing - a FAVE for me.
I absolutely love the mood that the dark filter creates :))) and adding the moon to these really sets the surreal atmosphere. The silhouette of the couple in the spotlight of the setting sun and lonely guy walking away in the darkness makes quite a statement to me. Splits the image into 2 moods~ quite clever really...
I see your picture slightly different. I see the sun "rising" and thus the moon is in retreat. The man on the beach, to me, is walking towards to the couple.
So, with the symbolism of the rising sun, the couple sitting on the dock are anticipating "newness." Unfortunately, the man walking towards them is bringing the moodiness of the moon with him. His presence may not be what they are expecting or even want.