In a series of stories called “One Photo, One Story,” I will describe the picture and how it was made. Hopefully, this will inspire you when you are out taking photographs.

A monochrome view from Lindenhof Park framed the Grossmünster in Zurich, awaiting a singular element. Then, a lone seagull winged into the composition, perfectly positioned for the smartphone’s click. The resulting grayscale image amplified Zurich’s quiet, timeless atmosphere.