Lovely photo, before I read the description I was imagining all the things the woman was thinking and going through to sit there so alone, but it was beautifully posed.
I just love the simplicity of this shot. So beautiful. We used to go to New Brighton sometimes when we were kids and always went on the ferry to Liverpool and back to New Brighton. I think the boats were the Royal Daffodil and the Royal Iris. Memories.
This does have a feel of emotion expressed by a lone figure looking out across the sea. I think the long stretch of severe railings stretching away also give it this look. Well composed and so kind of your lady to pose!