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There’s something unsettling about the way this twisted tree reaches out into the frame, like it’s frozen mid-motion. The landscape around it is layered and soft, a mix of dense forest and smoky haze drifting across the hillside. That plume of smoke in the distance draws your eye—maybe from a fire, maybe just someone clearing brush—but it adds tension to an otherwise peaceful view. What makes the image work is the play between that gnarled silhouette and the delicate leaves catching the light just beside it. There’s a sharpness in the bark that contrasts with the smooth, rolling hills in the background. I remember standing there, just watching the smoke grow, not sure whether it was harmless or not. That moment of uncertainty stuck with me, and I think this photo holds that same mood. It’s not trying to be dramatic, but it does feel like something’s about to shift. The light is soft but directional, highlighting texture more than form—perfect for this kind of scene.
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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