I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: Looks like a Ben - of course this is a good thing! I like how early morning it feels and his run from the surf communicates a chill. The overall pale ghostliness works really well too - as does his placement in the frame.
Critical stuff: Though I know this is purposeful, I still hanker for a tad more contrast.