What makes this image resonate isn’t just the light—it’s how the light meets the hair of the person in the foreground. You can almost feel the warmth catching in those strands, backlit in a way that turns the ordinary into something sacred. The beam coming through the high window is strong and defined, cutting cleanly through the space and spotlighting invisible particles in the air. It’s one of those natural effects that’s impossible to plan for but unforgettable when it happens.
Most of the frame is in shadow, which gives the lit areas more power. You can sense the scale of the church in the soaring arches and towering columns, but the mood here is intimate. It feels like a private moment, even though it clearly takes place in a shared, public space.
I remember holding my breath just before taking this shot. Something about the way the light hit and the person leaned slightly into it made me feel like I was seeing something quietly meaningful. Moments like this keep me chasing light.
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
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands