The light pulls you in first. At the end of this narrow alley, framed by old stone walls and tangled shutters, a man walks toward the brightness. The tight verticals of the buildings press in on both sides, creating a tunnel of texture and shadow. There’s a contrast between the compressed, gritty details of the foreground and the open space beyond — a bit of sky, a splash of sun, and the silhouette that makes it all feel alive. This kind of street doesn’t pretend; it just exists, full of stories baked into the walls. You can almost hear footsteps echoing, a breeze moving through cables and clotheslines. The composition feels spontaneous, but the balance is deliberate. Light and dark, stillness and motion, all tied together in a single quiet frame. It’s a fleeting everyday scene, but one that sticks with you. A simple moment made striking by how naturally it unfolds.
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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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands