Some days on the beach are perfect! Diminishing offshore winds create the glassy look, clear water with sun setting behind in the background equals opportunity. The water was nice, and I had to take many, trust me!

Venice, Florida
a6000
No tripod
16mm
f/11
1/2000 sec
IS0 100
Cropped
Horizon Balanced
HDR
Dodge and Burn
Noise/Color noise removed
Blacks enhanced
Focus is on the shore break, not brightness.
The SUN works for me with this take!