Sometimes it’s not just what you see, but how you see it. I was walking across Ponte Sant’Angelo in Rome when I noticed the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica perfectly framed by the ironwork of the bridge railing. That curved silhouette gave the scene a natural vignette — almost like peering through a keyhole into the past. I crouched down to align the composition just right, letting the architectural curves of the railing contrast with the strong classical forms of the bridge and basilica. The black-and-white treatment heightens that contrast, emphasizing textures: the worn stone, the smooth water, the intricate details of the dome. There’s a quiet power in this perspective. It doesn’t scream for attention, but it draws you in, focusing your view in a way that feels intimate and intentional. It's a reminder that sometimes you don’t need a wide view to tell a big story — just the right angle.
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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