I regret not using this as the main photo, but I was concerned it would be rejected for not focusing on the POI. I did use it as the supporting photo (the submission was accepted and I can post the main photo and location if anyone is interested).
That first one.. that view deserves a wayspot. For the second picture, I’d be submitting that plaque regardless of it not having any writing on it, as long as it is obviously human-made.