This image is about tension and space—how one figure moves through an environment that feels more like a set piece than a real location. Viewed from above, the man’s presence is dwarfed by the stark geometry surrounding him. The composition is strict and almost abstract, with sharp contrasts between light and dark areas creating strong visual divisions.
What’s striking is how much empty space the subject is given. The polished floor acts as a stage, while the black architectural elements press in from the edges like a looming presence. This minimal palette and high contrast push the eye directly to the moving figure, whose posture adds a sense of quiet purpose.
Light isn’t used to reveal detail here—it’s used to sculpt shape and scale. Every surface reflects just enough to define its texture without stealing focus from the human element.
I remember standing above, waiting for the exact stride that made him look like he was walking through a painting.
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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