...but it does take a certain amount of being able to recognize what is going to capture something interesting,...
Travel shots are truly rare but makes memories after many years though at the moment of the shot nothing much of interest was found but with passing of time such photos starts having greater meaning and value.
From the shots you shared a lot interpretation could pop up just like you mentioned the lady who's like looking towards the camera but certainly maybe not but this spot, this environment after years of environmental change(s) the beauty of this shot would definitely increase and then worth a thousand words.
The problem is these days, people just scroll and scroll, consuming, but eating nothing of substance.
Yes you're very correct. People seem to be very busy they therefore skip content only admire the container. Also everyone feels he/she has ought to offer while great information loose attention. Quality is all I read in your work.