Bestseller from The Nature of Art Collection
This image captures a quiet but expressive moment in the heart of Villa Borghese. The stone horses beneath the fountain basin look almost alive, frozen mid-gallop, their mouths open as if breathing under the cascade. What makes this shot really work is the layering: the sharp foreground full of motion from the dripping water, contrasted with the soft, slightly blurred background of a shaded path and distant walkers. That separation adds a sense of depth and balance.
The black and white treatment enhances the texture of the stone and the rhythm of the falling water. Light glints off the edges, turning droplets into tiny flashes. The composition keeps the eye moving—from the details of the fountain up to the park avenue and its passing figures. There's a nice natural flow to it, literally and visually. Even without color, you feel the liveliness of the scene—it’s sculptural, dynamic, and surprisingly serene at the same time.
Welcome to my world of photography. I am Martijn Jebbink, born in the Netherlands and living in Rome.
I grew up in a small town, surrounded by an impressive forest. In that environment I developed my own way of looking at the world. At first, I didn’t see..
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