The Boulevard Flâneur

@leflaneurdesblvrds

Street photographer based in Paris. Quiet moments, urban stories and instinct over perfection. Film & digital. Building photo projects one frame at a time.

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The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· 24d

An abandoned armchair beside the tracks. This is La Petite Ceinture, a 19th-century railway that once circled Paris. Much of it now lies abandoned, where street art, nature, and forgotten history meet. #StreetPhotography #Paris #UrbanExploration

Black-and-white photograph of an abandoned upholstered armchair sitting beside the tracks of Paris’ Petite Ceinture railway. Graffiti-covered walls frame the scene, while a dark railway tunnel dominates the background, creating a cinematic and slightly unsettling atmosphere.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· 27d

For a second, everyone seemed to be walking somewhere else. Copenhagen, where light briefly turned a crowded hall into a stage. Street photography is often less about waiting for someone than waiting for everything to align. #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Copenhagen

Black and white street photograph inside a large historic building in Copenhagen. A young woman walks toward the camera beneath a bright arched window while people move around her in darker silhouettes. Strong geometric architecture and dramatic backlighting create a cinematic atmosphere.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· 28d

33°C at 9pm. No sea, no breeze — just heat, sweat and Vendredi sur Mer turning the stage into a fever dream. Paris, summer 2026. #VendrediSurMer #ConcertPhotography

Black-and-white close-up of Vendredi sur Mer performing on stage, eyes closed and one hand gripping the microphone stand. Her wet hair and glistening face reveal the intensity of the concert during a 33°C evening.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· 29d

I never saw her face. Only the story she carried on her arm. Paris, France. #StreetPhotography #UrbanMemory #BlackAndWhite

Black-and-white candid street photograph taken in Paris. Seen from behind, a woman in a white T-shirt stands in a crowd. A detailed tattoo on her upper arm depicts two women walking, creating a visual echo between memory and everyday life. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the tattoo and the quiet atmosphere.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jul 11

Portrait of Anne, my partner in crime. Shot with a 9mm lens. An experiment in perspective that turned into something worth keeping. Paris. #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #WideAngle

Black-and-white low-angle portrait of a woman walking past a Paris bookstore. The extreme 9mm wide-angle lens exaggerates the height of the Haussmann building, creating a dramatic perspective while reflections in the window add layers to the urban scene.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 30

Everyone adapted to the heat in their own way. One frame was enough to tell the story. Boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris — June 2026. #StreetPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Paris

Black-and-white street photograph taken on Boulevard Saint-Germain in Paris during the June heatwave. A couple walks under a white parasol while, a few meters away, a man bends under a public misting station to cool himself. Pedestrians, trees and Haussmann buildings frame the urban scene.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 20

Paris Secret. Night turns these arcades into a film set #CinematicStreets #UrbanMood #BWStreet #StreetPhotography #ParisByNight #NoirEtBlanc #UrbanGeometry #CityNights #ParisSecret #NightWalks

Black‑and‑white photo of a Paris arcade at night, with tall stone columns, a glowing “Paris Secret” sign, and distant silhouettes walking under the arches. Strong contrasts and deep shadows create a moody, cinematic atmosphere.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 13

Sunset in Lombardy #Bellano #Lombardy #LakeComo #Photography #TravelItaly #SunsetVibes #MountainViews #LakesideTown #ComoLake #EveningLight #ItalianAlps #WanderEurope #CinematicLandscape #UrbanNature #TravelScenes

A lakeside view of Bellano in Lombardy, with steep green mountains rising around Lake Como and soft evening light reflecting on the water.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 11

Between two rooms at Palais de Tokyo (Paris) #PalaisDeTokyo #Paris #ContemporaryArt #ArtExhibition #GalleryVibes #BWPhotography #Monochrome #CinematicPhotography #ArtSpace #VisualPoetry #ClassicMono

Black‑and‑white photograph inside Palais de Tokyo: a solitary figure seated on a tall stool under a spotlight, surrounded by contemporary artworks on clean gallery walls, with deep shadows shaping the space.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 10

Hanging out with some feathered friends by the river. #Paris #ÎleSaintLouis #Seine #BWPhotography #Monochrome #StreetPhotography #CinematicMood #UrbanAesthetic #QuietMoments #ClassicMono

Black‑and‑white photo on Île Saint‑Louis: a person sits on the stone embankment facing the river, pigeons lined along the edge, another figure standing behind, and textured cobblestones leading toward the water.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 10

Bien Reçu

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 9

I see "Angine de Poitrine" everywhere 🫣 #Paris #StreetPhotography #BWPhotography #UrbanScenes #CandidMoments #Monochrome #CinematicMood #ClassicMono

Black‑and‑white street scene: two people stand on a Paris sidewalk, one pointing toward a building covered in scaffolding, with a car in the foreground and a “SERVICE NON STOP” sign visible.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 4

A quiet glimpse of Bellano’s church #Bellano #LakeComo #Italy #ChurchArchitecture #TravelPhotography #BlackAndWhite #StreetPhotography #CinematicBW #ArchitectureLovers #ClassicMono #Monochrome

Black‑and‑white photograph of the church in Bellano, showing its façade and architectural details with strong contrasts and clean lines.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· Jun 2

Berlin - Käthe Kollwitz’s Pietà inside the Neue Wache #NeueWache #Berlin #KätheKollwitz #Pietà #Memorial #Architecture #CinematicPhotography #BlackAndWhite #Monochrome #ArtAndMemory #Sculpture #ClassicMono #VisualPoetry #Art

Interior of the Neue Wache memorial in Berlin, with a circular skylight illuminating Käthe Kollwitz’s sculpture Mother with her Dead Son. The bronze figure sits alone in the center of the stone chamber, surrounded by a stark, empty space. The light from above falls directly onto the sculpture, emphasizing its grief and stillness.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 29

Sunset on rue de Rivoli - Paris Have a wonderful weekend everyone. #Paris #StreetPhotography #UrbanLight #GoldenHour #EveningStreets #CinematicStreet #ParisMood #EverydayParis #CityAtmosphere #StreetScenes #UrbanGeometry

A Paris street at sunset, with long shadows stretching across Rue de Rivoli. Warm golden light hits the façades of historic buildings as pedestrians and cyclists move through the scene. The sun sits low between the buildings, creating a deep sense of depth and calm.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 25

Bistro reflections — the kind that only make sense after a drink or two. #streetphotography #ClassicMono #urbanstories #monochrome #parisframes #everydaypoetry #CityScenes

Black‑and‑white street photo taken through a café window, mixing reflections of the street with the interior: chairs, tables, and a seated person merge with the façade across the street.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 22

It was a quiet night in Cannobio - Italy #Cannobio #ClassicMono #StreetPhotography #NightShot #BlackAndWhitePhoto #TravelPhotography #LakeMaggiore #CinematicStreets #Monochrome #UrbanMood

Black‑and‑white night photograph of a street in Cannobio, Italy. A lamppost with two glowing lights stands in the foreground on a cobblestone street. Behind it, a church with a tall bell tower and a clock face rises against the dark sky. A staircase climbs between buildings on the left. The scene is quiet, with strong contrasts between the illuminated lamps and the surrounding darkness.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 20

A Parisienne at Odéon — clean lines, steady pace, effortless style. #ParisStreets #StreetPhotography #CandidShot #ParisVibes #UrbanMonochrome #BlackAndWhitePhoto #StreetLife #EverydayParis #CityScenes #StreetMood #CinematicStreet #ClassicMono

A black‑and‑white candid street scene in Paris. A woman walks past a stone façade near Odéon, holding her phone as she moves along the cobblestone sidewalk. Strong contrast between her motion and the still architecture.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 16

A bar as seen by a drunken photographer. #StreetPhotography #UrbanMood #CinematicStreet #NightPhotography #EverydayMoments #BWPhotography #Monochrome

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 15

Rainy day in Italy. Despite the rain, Lake Como still draws lovers. #StreetPhotography #Monochrome #MoodyTones #RainyDay #LakeView #CinematicVibes #Atmospheric #TravelPhotography #ClassicMono #HumanConnection

Black‑and‑white photo of two people standing close together on a terrace overlooking a lake and mountains. Each holds an umbrella, one dark and one patterned. They face the landscape, slightly leaning toward each other, with mist drifting between the mountains.

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 14

Parisian pavements. #Photography #StreetPhotography #CinematicStreets #UrbanMood #Monochrome #VisualStorytelling #Bskyphotography

The Boulevard Flâneur@leflaneurdesblvrds· May 13

Love this photo of Christina Kock looking back at earth from Artemis II So many symbols captured in one single frame #Bskyphotography #SpacePhotography #Photography