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Try as we might, Jen, the waves don't listen to us; they work with a higher power. You got some silky water along the shoreline with your timed exposure.
If I may offer a suggestion - the branch in the upper right corner is an integral part of the scene, but is cropped too much; perhaps a wider angle of view would include more of it to balance the depth of the scene.
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Very well done, per usual!