Capturing Nantes: A Photowalk Through Urban Charms

This was a photowalk through Nantes with the Pentax ME Super, first loaded with Rollei RPX 100 and then Fomapan 100, taking in some of the sculptures and public art around the city, including a few pieces from that year’s Voyage à Nantes.

First stop was Place Royale, where the fountain is decorated with marine sculptures by the Belgian artist Maen Florin.

Next was Place Graslin, where the statue of Cambronne — the newer version, by Maya Eneva and the Cellule B collectif — stands outside the Cigale café.

A walk along Cours Cambronne took in two Voyage à Nantes pieces: “homme pressé” by the English sculptor Thomas Houseago, and “éloge à la transgression” by Philippe Ramette.

No Nantes photowalk is complete without the bike shots. It also allows people to keep fit and be very smug about not polluting…

Two rolls, one classic camera, and a decent look at some of the city’s public art along the way.