Hi! I concur with those who like him facing as is...I agree it makes him looks as tho he is waiting for someone, however I think u should have included the other halk of the boat or some of it- u might have thought it was boring but maybe the extra space would make him look even more like he was waiting for someone, or perhaps make it a lonely shot especially if the size of the boat made him look small. Just some thoughts to try next time