English:
Not every street invites you in like this one does. The steps lead you upward in neat, repeating lines, cutting through the old stone buildings like a slow, deliberate rhythm. There’s just one man walking down, and his presence anchors the whole frame. Everything else — the curved facades, the layered walls, even the soft shapes in the clouds — seems to follow that gentle slope. The contrast between the textured stonework and the sky gives the shot a solid but airy balance. The light is bright but not harsh, catching the tops of the steps and brushing against the walls. It’s a moment that feels familiar if you’ve ever wandered through a historic Italian town — that quiet stretch of stairs where time feels slower, and the city seems to hold its breath. Nothing dramatic, but everything purposeful.
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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