Very nice shot, some people say not to shoot directly into sunlight, but i personally really like the effect. This is a stunning example of how shooting into the sun can make a very great photo.
I really like the larger one over the tall one. It has a more astonishing effect as to how big the ocean really is. Very nicely done. I also agree that I like the colour (darn my Canadian spelling) over the B&W. (also cuz i tried it in B&W)