September 2008 — Mossy road in New York City.

September 2017 — A quiet residential lane in Bruges, Belgium, stretches between rows of brick and plastered townhouses. Cobblestones pave the narrow street, which is lined with ground‑floor doors, shuttered windows, and a white arched garage entrance on the right. Several bicycles are parked against the façades, and a small traffic sign is visible toward the intersection in the distance. The scene sits within Bruges’ historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its well‑preserved medieval street grid and domestic architecture. Daytime clouds drift over the low‑rise buildings, and no pedestrians or vehicles are present.

September 2017 — A alleyway in Bruges, Belgium. September 2017.

September 2017 — A quiet cobblestone lane in the historic center of Bruges, Belgium, stands nearly empty at night. Rows of brick and plaster townhouses line the narrow street, their windows dark, while a wall-mounted streetlamp casts light on a pair of parked bicycles. Standard European road signs are visible, including a red no‑entry sign at left and a triangular warning sign indicating cycle traffic on the right. Bruges’ medieval core, a UNESCO World Heritage site, retains many car‑restricted streets where bicycles are a common mode of transport for residents and visitors. The scene reflects the city’s emphasis on preserving historic architecture and prioritizing slow, local traffic in its dense urban fabric.