Monochrome Beret Stroll on a French Path

A serene black-and-white photograph of a man wearing a beret strolling along a tree-lined path in rural France. Soft morning light filters through tall plane trees, creating a natural tunnel over a gravel lane that recedes into the distance. The man wears a dark wool coat and polished shoes, walking in mid-stride with a calm, introspective posture, hands in pockets, head slightly bowed. The image features high-contrast monochrome tones with deep blacks, pale whites, subtle midtones, and film grain. A gentle vignette frames the scene. Composition emphasizes a leading line along the path, a slight low-angle perspective, and a distant suggestion of a church spire or farmhouse to evoke timeless French countryside charm. Film-inspired texture reminiscent of Ilford/Kodak monochrome film, with foreground in sharp focus and background softly rendered.