The narrow view creates a tunnel effect the eye is drawn directly ahead towards the peaks of High Stile and Red Pike, which cradle the lake and village of Buttermere.
The eye focuses on the tall peaks which makes the village look much smaller.
mnli hypothesis: The eye focuses on the tall peaks which makes the village look much smaller. premise: The narrow view creates a tunnel effect the eye is drawn directly ahead towards the peaks of High Stile and Red Pike, which cradle the lake and village of Buttermere.