This is a photo I took a couple years ago. I used to think it was just a snap shot. Just something to post to Instagram. But lately I've been coming back to it and the more I like it. I think the bird really adds something to the scene creating a nice "minimalist" feel to what would otherwise just be another beach sunset shot.
I think you are right Kyle, the bird certainly adds to this lovely image.
I personally feel that an artist's best works are the ones they feel compelled to revisit time and again. It doesn't matter who does/does not like them, it does not matter how they were taken, the key consideration is the connection the photographer has with the image.