There’s something incredibly everyday and yet touching about this moment. A woman quietly hanging laundry on a rooftop clothesline, back turned, surrounded by sunlit underwear swaying in a gentle breeze. The light catches on the white fabric just enough to create a striking contrast against the shadows of the buildings behind her.
Even in black and white, you can feel the warmth of the sun and the quiet routine of daily life. The tiled rooftops, the crisscrossing lines, and the intimacy of the scene make it feel like a stolen moment—like you’re peeking into someone’s peaceful morning without intruding. It’s simple, human, and oddly comforting.
This isn’t about drama or spectacle; it’s about the kind of beauty you only notice when you slow down. The kind that reminds you that even the most ordinary parts of life have their own rhythm, grace, and charm—if you just take the time to look.
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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