You almost have to lean in and take a breath looking at this scene. Everything feels hushed, like the world’s volume has been turned all the way down. The stillness of the lake, paired with the soft layering of mist and mountain silhouettes in the background, creates a quietly immersive mood. The light is soft and cool, gently bouncing off the water in pale shades of blue and grey. The single swan on the right, almost lost in all that open space, adds a focal point that breaks the emptiness just enough. The colors are incredibly subtle—blues dominate, with just a hint of warmth in the swan’s orange beak. The mist hanging over the hills softens the entire frame, blurring details and adding to that sense of peaceful isolation. This image isn’t about drama or movement; it’s about presence. Being here, in this quiet, for just a moment. A gentle balance between calm and vastness.
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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