Been meaning to comment on this since you first posted it.
The diagonals work really well, especially in the sky and carried on by the flags. I thought about removing the guy to the left but after a bit of thinking on it, I think he's best left in as it gives scale.
The only niggle left is the snow, which I agree should be removed but it's a fantastic image with great colour and composition.

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