The terrasse railings do the framing work here — a classic street technique where an environmental element becomes a natural border. The 24–70mm at a moderate focal length maintains enough depth of field to keep both bars and subject in focus, while the bridge in the background adds a sense of place. Monochrome removes the colour noise of a busy café setting and focuses attention squarely on the figure and his relationship to the scene.

From the article Montjean-sur-Loire — The Wrong Road, the Right Place on IJM Photography. Canon EOS 6D Mark II | 24–70mm.