On the Besançon Streets
I spent my junior year in college in Besançon, France. Although an interest in photography was still years away, I was able to capture this timeless street scene: a nun crossing the narrow street to greet a friend.
While grainy, there are several elements of the photo that I like — the elevation of the narrow road, the cobbled sidewalk, the parked vehicles, the Jura mountains looming in the background, and the mystery of the habited nun greeting an unknown friend.
Photo taken on Rue de la Vieille Monnaie, circa 1980.
Brian Gaynor Photography 
Even though you say that an interest in photography was still years away, I can see the photographer in you in this photo. Even then, it is obvious that you had an eye to capture life’s events in a very special way. I love old photos from another time in our lives…that alone makes this photograph wonderful. 🙂
Carol, thank you for the kind words. I definitely enjoy a stroll down Memory Lane to revisit older photos and rekindle memories.
Timeless black and white photo. I bet this brings back a sense of the feel of this place. Thanks for sharing.
BE ENCOURAGED! BE BLESSED!
Yes, it does bring back memories. Thank you.
Classic street photography!!! Cheers Nonoy Manga
Nonoy, thank you very much!
Great photo!
Thank you, LA!
Great shot and a wonderful memory for you, Brian…but you didn’t know you had it in you, always? So glad you took the time to develop that talent into what it has and will become!
No. Actually, I was never that fond of photography until a few years ago. A late bloomer, I guess. Thanks for your support.
Great history behind this photo. :-). Love to see your work!
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you.
I think that the b&w really suits the atmosphere of the picture! It makes me want to go to Besancon immediately and see how it looks now.
Thank you. I would also like to see how it has changed.
a timeless photograph. wonderful
James, thanks very much.
¡Me encanta! parece de otro tiempo
Sí, me trae muchos recuerdos del pasado…
wonderful picture, Brian – I like the way it’s a little fuzzy, not sharp, lends itself to the feel of the photo. It’s a real keeper!
Great feedback, Lois. Thank you.
perfect composition , great
Stefan, thank you!
Love this shot, just magic. cheers Callie
Hi Callie, thanks very much!
A beautiful capture from the past. Thanks for sharing and you can clearly see then that you had the gift to identify what would make an intriguing photograph!
Thank you for the kind words.
Beautiful
Thank you very much!
What a great picture! Before reading the text I thought It was Spain. Thanks!
Jose, thanks very much!
There’s something so compelling about this photo even years later.
It’s great you wrote a description this time around, it makes so much more personal, and also without it and without paying close attention to the cars on the road side I would have guessed wrong (circa 1945-1950), it has that feel to it. Also what I’m noticing here is something you use often in your pictures, which adding the human aspect to the scene you’re shooting, it’s something you do so well. Excellent shot Brian very personal, the way photography was meant to be.
Lucianus, thank you for the support and great comments. It’s much appreciated!
Oh, absolutely. It’s great work you’re doing
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It’s great you wrote a description this time around, it makes so much more personal, and also without it and without paying close attention to the cars on the road side I would have guessed wrong (circa 1945-1950), it has that feel to it. Also what I’m noticing here is something you use often in your pictures, which adding the human aspect to the scene you’re shooting, it’s something you do so well. Excellent shot Brian very personal, the way photography was meant to be.