Some very very nice shots.
In the end the only thing that seems to matter is if the photographer likes it. I shoot to please me and do post to please me. It is enjoyable when others like what I’ve done, and “Oh well.” if they don’t.
By the way, I think that’s a beautiful picture.
I read your thesis to be: Thank goodness I’m a rural type who doesn’t live in the rat race of compressed city spaces, but rather living free on my wide open spaces.
Number 1 or 7, all are good, si I guess just a matter of personal preference.
Great picture and great story