Bestseller from The Nature of Art Collection
This photo feels like stepping into a quiet, forgotten corner of Rome just after sunrise. The light is soft and angled, brushing over the ancient stones and casting long, defined shadows across the cobblestones. On the left, a streetlamp still glows faintly, as if not quite ready to give in to daylight. The architectural textures are rich and varied, from the intricate carvings on the arch to the smoother stucco wall of the nearby building. It’s a careful composition, full of subtle diagonals and framed glimpses of the layered city. You can feel the age here, the way history overlaps in this part of Rome — ancient ruins beside medieval churches and Renaissance facades. There’s no one in sight, which makes the scene feel even more still and contemplative. The monochrome really suits the mood, focusing the viewer on light, shape, and texture. It’s a moment of quiet observation in a place usually bustling with movement and sound.
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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