Bestseller from The Monochromes Collection
Some sculptures feel like they’re caught mid-breath, and this angel on Ponte Sant’Angelo is one of them. There’s a tension in the marble—just enough wind in the drapery to suggest motion, just enough tilt in the body to keep it from feeling static. What really elevates the scene, though, are the two birds slicing through the frame. They mirror the wings of the statue but remind us that while stone stands still, real flight never does. The clouds behind it add depth and softness, helping the carved details stand out more clearly. Shooting upward like this puts all the focus on form and sky, cutting away the usual distractions of the city. The textures of the stone, the light catching just the right edges, and the overall symmetry between sculpture and nature turn this moment into something quietly dramatic. It’s not just a monument anymore—it becomes a scene. A pause. A breath held between the old and the eternal.
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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