It’s the light that caught my eye first — that golden, low sun that only shows up late in the afternoon. It hit the edges of the fountain just right, pulling out every detail in the worn stone and making the water shimmer as it dripped off the top tier. The sculpture itself is so dramatic, with those rearing horses and curling manes, but it’s the balance that really makes the photo work. The composition is tight and centered, giving the image a feeling of calm and symmetry. The backdrop of bare winter trees creates a kind of natural stage, and their warm, rusty tones echo the color of the stone. I shot this with a longer lens to compress the scene slightly and bring those textures forward. Everything just lined up — the light, the shapes, the mood. It’s a quiet kind of drama, not loud or flashy, but it holds you there for a moment longer than you expect.
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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Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands