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As I stroll through the charming cobbled streets of Montmartre in Paris, I keep one earbud in listening to the sound of Cole Porter's timeless music, the other ear open to the sounds of the street. In my hands is my trusty Leica camera, loaded with Kodak Portra 800.

As the golden hour light bathes the streets ahead in a warm glow, I paused at a small cafe, watching the people around me, looking for the decisive moment to capture. This couple looked like they had stepped out of the 1940s, walking arm-in-arm toward the magic light. I took these three frames of them as they walked away...praying my settings were correct. The anticipation of returning home to develop these images was already on my mind.

With my Leica, I can capture the most minor details - a fleeting expression, a subtle gesture - that convey the moment's essence.
Montmartre is a place that has inspired countless artists and writers over the years, and as I take my photographs, I feel a sense of connection to them, the creativity and passion that has flowed through this place for generations.

My sense of accomplishment grows with each frame, knowing I am capturing something new, freezing moments in time. As the light fades and the day draws close, I know these photographs will be a lasting record of my time in this magical place.

I am now immortalizing these frames on the blockchain, further cementing this memory's longevity.