What really makes this image sing is the light. A burst of sun pushes through the forest canopy, creating a brilliant star just off center — sharp, defined, and perfectly framed by the trunk and branches. The photo is all about contrast: the deep blacks of the tree bark and limbs against the bright whites of backlit leaves. It’s a classic black-and-white composition, but it doesn’t feel old — it feels fresh, alive, and thoughtful. The framing draws your eye straight up the trunk, where it forks like arms reaching into a lattice of leaves. Every detail pops: the sharp edges of the foliage, the subtle glow at the leaf edges, the sunburst flare like a spotlight on nature’s stage. Even without color, this scene is full of energy. There’s a quiet power to it — not loud or overly composed, just a strong, simple reminder of how beautiful light can be when it’s allowed to lead the way.
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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