Sometimes it’s the silence of a space that makes you stop and look longer. That’s what happened here. I was standing under the overhang at the MAXXI Museum in Rome, when the soft winter light filtered down through the narrow slit above, drawing these long, curved wooden beams into sharp contrast against the concrete. The clean, sweeping lines almost feel like a sculpture rather than architecture. I framed it low and wide to exaggerate the upward stretch, letting the negative space speak just as loudly as the structure itself. There’s something calming about how the black-and-white tones flatten the scene into texture and light. No distractions, no color — just the rhythm of shape and shadow. The single arched window tucked into the background adds a subtle human element, like a quiet echo of traditional design within something wholly modern. This shot wasn’t planned. It’s just what happens when you slow down and notice what’s already perfectly composed.
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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