Thanks for ure comments, the object is actually a bark.
The red clouds are due to the sun setting from the left.
I agree with your comments, I may try and get a second shot next time i go there.
Picture was taken roughly at sunset
Location Tungku Beach, Brunei Darussalam
For strobist: One Sunpak Speedlight powered at 1/64 on the lower left hand side triggered using Cactus V2 triggers.
Editted with PS CS3 with Orton Effect