Monochrome Street Photography: Capturing Café Life and Shadow Play at El Fornet Patio

Monochrome photography from Barcelona in Spain

This is a high-contrast, documentary-style photograph capturing a busy, yet relaxed, outdoor seating area of a café, identified by the sign “el Fornet” on the umbrellas and storefront.

The scene is dominated by the patio furniture: numerous wicker-style chairs surrounding small, round tables, many of which are occupied by patrons enjoying drinks or snack…