The most captivating part of this scene isn’t just the dramatic sky overhead, but how it’s doubled down in the surface of the water. Puffy clouds stretch across the top of the frame while their mirror image ripples softly below, adding a dynamic quality that brings the whole composition to life. The photograph is built around that vertical symmetry, where sky and reflection meet seamlessly, separated only by the thin dark strip of the horizon.
The color palette leans toward the cool and muted: soft blues, subdued greys, and the gentle warmth of golden light hitting the underside of clouds. It's peaceful but not still—there’s motion in the water, texture in the sky, and subtle detail across the trees lining the horizon. I chose a low angle here to pull that reflection into full view and make the water feel immersive.
What struck me most was how quiet it felt despite all the shifting forms. I remember kneeling by the shore, camera steady, trying to catch that fleeting balance between motion and calm.
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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