Some places seem to hold their breath, and this was one of them. The crypt at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg felt utterly still, as if time had paused in respect. I was drawn immediately to the way the light streamed through that small arched window — soft, golden, and almost weightless. It lit the back of the pew in the center like a quiet spotlight, drawing your attention not to grandeur, but to simplicity. The symmetry of the vaulted ceiling and the rhythm of the arches guide your eye forward, but it’s the warmth of the stone and wood that gives the space its soul. This wasn’t about capturing dramatic architecture; it was about quiet atmosphere and the way light brushes against texture. There’s a peaceful kind of humility here — no distractions, just presence. It reminded me how the most sacred moments often happen in silence, in places that don’t speak loudly but stay with you long after you’ve walked away.
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
Germany
Germany