I bet this gets slammed for the lack of obvious exposure time. It does fit the challenge and I think its very well done. I like seeing shots where the ocean meets the sky. Good luck in this challenge. <7>
Velvety water and blue tones are pretty, but it doesn't have a whole lot of oomph. Maybe a boat, or a person walking by might have added that extra bit of punch that would really make it a ribbon winner.
There are what it seem to be some dist problems on the photo, because of dust in the sensor (near the clouds). Olherwise a noce photo. what was the exposure time? It don't seems much delayed.