Hi @FogCityNative and welcome to Connect!
Thank you for sharing your photo with us. I agree with you, the best thing about your mobile’s camera is that it always comes handy. Could you tell us a bit more about Carquinez Strait? When did you visit it?
If you are into mobile photography you check those two articles:4 helpful lighting tips to improve your mobile photography and 6 tips for taking even better photos with your phone.