This photo captures the De Rotterdam building in a way that feels almost otherworldly. The upper part of the towers disappears into a thick mist, giving the structure a mysterious, monolithic presence. The choice of black and white enhances the moody atmosphere and emphasizes the repetitive vertical lines of the facade. It’s a study in contrast and minimalism—the sharp geometry of the building cutting into the softness of the fog.
The composition is clean and centered, with the tallest elements forming a staggered rhythm across the frame. There’s a powerful sense of scale, but it’s made strangely abstract by the haze. The light is diffused and even, which flattens the shadows and lets the texture of the grid-like glass and steel dominate. By removing any hint of context or street-level activity, the image strips architecture down to pure form. It’s a quiet shot, but it leaves a strong visual impression. The building seems to hover in its own dimension, disconnected from the ground and swallowed by sky.
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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