I like these for a similar reason to Rob. The curve of the road adds just the right touch of interest that would allows the very details and complex scene to take a shape. Nice.
Only just noticed this was posted twice, just realised why the conversation was not adding up, as I was obviously jumping from one post to the other. Thought I was going nuts, it felt quite good I must admit. I wonder how a person can double post. I say it is a conspiracy