Try to post things that are not immediately visible. For example this photo of the rooftop terrasse at the 53rd floor of Tour Montparnasse in Paris got 39.885 views in two weeks!
But on the contrary it can also be details that can create curiosity. Like these bottles with a blurred vision of the beautiful bar the Flying Dutchmen Cocktails in Amsterdam.
I love the light in your first shot. It is a bit unfortunate to have all the electrical wires disturbing the pretty clouds. I trust you are familiar with cropping of photos to center the best parts in your shot.
The second image is a great example of how the AI selecting the best images is a sucker for repeated patterns in the frame.
Great tips and nice photos, thank you for sharing.
Since you are new to Connect, for some great tips and to help you get your feet on the ground here I suggest that you should have a look at Your guide to Connect. Another good idea is to introduce yourself in the monthly Community Introduce Yourself post.