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.
Once in a while my wife and I look up and smile for a satellite photo 😁
Captured at the Joint Base Andrews Air & Space Expo in Prince George’s County, Maryland (Sept 2022). In monochrome, the aircraft’s dynamic maneuver is stripped down to raw geometry and contrast – turning a momentary smoke plume into a lasting, sculpted arc against the dark void.
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