Rain changes everything. The sound, the air, even how you see light. In this frame, the falling water turns the fountain into a curtain — soft, steady lines that blur the space between viewer and background. The stone structure on the right anchors the image with weight and texture, while the figure in the distance stands still, slightly out of focus. There’s a hush over the whole scene. The trees, the path, the rain — it all feels slowed down, like the city’s on pause. Even though there’s not much motion, you can sense the moment unfolding: a quiet walk, maybe a break in the day. The contrast between the sharp detail of the stone and the blurred lines of rain and figure gives the photo depth and quiet tension. Everything feels soaked, from the pavement to the air itself. It’s a mood piece, really — less about what’s happening, more about how it feels to stand there and just watch it rain.
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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