This view of San Gimignano feels like opening a perfectly illustrated history book. The composition is well thought-out, with the medieval towers rising like vertical exclamation points against the clear blue sky. By placing the town in the middle third of the frame and surrounding it with soft greenery below and silhouetted leaves above, the image naturally draws the eye toward the stone skyline. The lighting is warm and directional, casting long late-afternoon shadows that give the buildings more depth and help define their textured surfaces.
The subtle golden tones of the stone pop beautifully against the cool tones of the sky, creating a color contrast that adds both warmth and balance. Including the framing leaves at the top was a smart call—it adds a gentle foreground layer and a sense of perspective, almost like you're peeking through nature’s curtain. It’s a quiet, grounded moment that highlights both the iconic silhouette of San Gimignano and the surrounding Tuscan landscape in a very personal way.
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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