Great view! How about evergreen shrubs along the top to soften the wall, flowering shrubs between, and potted plants along the wall on the patio? Shrubs kept trimmed along the right front side as you look toward the lake, would give more privacy from nearby houses and yet keep the view open. You should also try to talk the neighbors into moving that shed that is sitting right in the way of your water view.

very cool area! a way bigger fire pit, with build in seating around and a coy pond (hee hee) what a bout a small pergola off the sliders. looks like you might need some shade in the summer.

What about a weeping form shrub like cotoneaster or bridal wreath spiraea on top of the first wall to hang over and hide all that timber. Maybe a nice shrub with some interest above the second wall like dwarf burning bush. And definitely put some planters on the patio to add colour, interest, and break up the expanse. Just a thought!

Maybe a vine to climb up the deck post like climbing hydrangea. You should repair the sod and do your best to hide that plastic edge restraint. Maybe a specimen tree like Japanese maple poking out of the gravel planting bed?

Thanks for your help everyone! I appreciate it.