Looking up at this tree, it feels like entering a quiet web of branches—everything spreading out above you in a pattern that’s wild but somehow still balanced. The bark is rough and textured, and the trunk twists slightly before breaking into a maze of limbs. There’s one thicker branch that seems to hold the entire canopy in place, like a spine keeping everything steady. The leaves are scattered and layered, catching the light just enough to outline their edges in soft silver. What I love here is how the branches don’t just grow—they reach, curve, and fold around each other in a way that feels alive.
I remember standing under this tree just after a long walk. It had been a strange day, and this view up into the leaves grounded me for a moment. That’s the energy this photo holds—a stillness that isn’t empty, but quietly full. The black and white strips away the distractions, letting you focus on structure, form, and that subtle play of light across the leaves.
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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