
Machu Picchu in the Clouds
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A wide view turns into a series of small discoveries once it reaches the puzzle table. A distant ridge, a bend in a path or a change in the tree line can be enough to place a piece that looked anonymous in the tray. The finished picture feels spacious, even when the board itself is compact.
Find the horizon or strongest ridgeline before tackling broad areas of sky and ground. Details near the front of the scene are usually sharper and more varied, while distant slopes and clouds have softer edges. Reflections may repeat the shape of the land, but their broken texture keeps them distinct from the view above.
On a larger board, sort the scene by distance rather than making a single pile for every green or blue piece. Foreground, middle distance and sky each have their own level of detail, which makes the picture much easier to read.

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