Strange Tree Branches on the Beach

Nikon D810, 1.0 sec, f/22, 70mm, ISO 31

Almost all of the images from Hunting Island are stronger when converted to black and white. It was an overcast day with little color on the beach and trees, so color added nothing to the composition. I would like to go back on a sunnier day, but don’t know that would improve the images.

Hunting Island: 32.342372° -80.452859°