Cape May beach scene #3...2nd & 3rd pass...

Not being able to clearly visualize the scene from the first pass, which looked like childish doodling, I frantically bombarded the canvas (the better part of one hour) until I started to see a resemblance of the visual experience I had that glorious summer afternoon in Cape May ...

... part III this aft... while I am on the rampage, propulsed by my previous failure!

P.S. Here is the 3rd pass as I am progressing rather prudently towards maximum contrast & highlights, especially in the water area: