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This forest has a way of pulling you in slowly. It doesn’t shout for attention—it lets its quiet drama unfold the longer you look. The trunks rise tall and lean, some of them perfectly straight, others curling and twisting as if caught mid-motion. Light trickles through the canopy, but it barely touches the ground. Most of the forest floor stays in shadow, creating that deep, hushed mood that makes you lower your voice even if you're alone.
What I really noticed here was the way the central trees seemed to lean toward each other, their bare branches forming a loose arch. It reminded me of hands meeting overhead, or maybe dancers reaching mid-pose. There’s a kind of silent rhythm to the shapes, and black and white brings that contrast to life—light and dark almost seem to push and pull against one another.
I remember stopping here longer than I usually would. Something about the place felt patient. Like it’s been waiting a long time to be noticed.
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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