You don’t really get a sense of depth like this unless you lean in just a bit too far. That’s exactly what this shot dares you to do. Standing at the edge, peering down, the staircase spirals like a vortex, pulling your gaze toward the center where the light fixtures almost seem to float in perfect sync. There’s something incredibly satisfying about the balance here—those evenly spaced spindles, the clean curves of the handrail, the hanging lamps cutting through the geometry like a web of straight lines against a sea of soft bends. The black and white choice emphasizes contrast and structure over color, making the lights feel almost sculptural. It’s not just architectural documentation—it feels more like you’re witnessing movement frozen mid-air. There's no chaos despite the complexity, just rhythm and calm precision. Even the smallest details, like the tip of a shoe just entering the frame, ground it in reality. That subtle imperfection is what makes it feel alive.
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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