There’s something deeply satisfying about the rhythm in this frame. A repeating line of stone columns stretches diagonally into shadow, each one catching just enough light to reveal its texture. The lighting does most of the storytelling here—strong directional sun carves perfect slices through the corridor, turning solid architecture into a study in contrast. That push and pull between light and dark gives the image its structure. The columns themselves feel timeless, their weathered surfaces suggesting centuries of quiet endurance. The photo’s composition leans into simplicity, but not without precision. There’s intention in the spacing, in the diagonal flow, and in how the light fades into black toward the edge of the image. I found myself drawn to that balance—repetition without monotony, geometry softened by age. It’s the kind of scene that feels still but alive at the same time. The frame could’ve been taken today or a hundred years ago, and that timelessness is exactly what makes it work.
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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Netherlands
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Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany