Thanks for the comments! I did use a polarizer, I think I might have used a graduated neutral density as well. When I view the original file full size, I can read the title on the books.
etischer
What a beautiful beach! the exposure it right one. I like the composition, looks like a fine travel photo. Did you have to use a polarizer for this one?
About the title*, well umm perhaps if the goggles and books where cloned out? but they could be happily stranded with all their stuff ;)
-Techo