You are making some beautiful maps Pryme8. This particular one might be a little too small in scale for successful use as an encounter map for most gaming (ie it would need to be 2X the size). The overall composition is excellent, the map's colour scheme is superb and looks really natural, the transition between sea and sand is really well done, and I LOVE your shadow. Almost the best map ever - just the wrong scale for use as an encounter map for me.