There’s something timeless about this moment. A small child steps into the vast Piazza del Campo, dwarfed by the towering Palazzo Pubblico and its iconic bell tower. The building looms above like a piece of history carved in stone, but it’s the contrast that hits you — the size of the architecture compared to the small figure in the foreground. The light is sharp and clear, casting long shadows and bringing out the texture of the brickwork and cobblestones. Despite the scale of the square, there’s a calmness to the scene. The child’s presence brings a softness that balances the weight of the centuries-old structure. The photo feels quiet, but not empty. You can almost hear the echo of footsteps, the murmur of the crowd further back. It’s a reminder of how spaces like this are both grand and personal — places built for cities, yet still meaningful for individual moments like this.
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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