Sometimes the quietest scenes are the ones that stay with you. This image captures a single swan gliding gently through the still waters of Lake Bracciano. Its reflection is almost perfect, slightly rippled by its own movement. The lake is calm, like glass, with soft blues that stretch into the hills beyond. On the right, dark rocks frame the foreground, grounding the scene with texture and earthy tones — rusty orange, slate grey, moss green. The composition is beautifully balanced: the swan draws the eye, but the rocks add depth and shape to the frame. There’s a sense of stillness here, but also presence. The swan feels like part of the landscape rather than a subject placed in front of it. Everything is natural, understated, and just right. It’s the kind of moment that asks nothing of you, other than to pause and notice. A gentle morning at the edge of the water, where color, light, and silence all meet.
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..
Read more…