There’s something about rivers in cities like Rome—they reflect more than just architecture. Here, the Tiber carries the ghost of a bridge, its shape softened and stretched by the current. What stands solid above appears fragile below, as if the reflection could dissolve at any moment. That wide arc, the subtle play of shadows on the stone wall, and the tiny silhouettes of people walking along the lower path—every element fits into a calm, deliberate rhythm. The image feels both still and in motion. You can almost hear the quiet lapping of the water against the steps, feel the light breeze brushing past. Even in black and white, the contrast between light and dark manages to convey the temperature of the scene. It’s understated, but not empty. A bridge, a wall, some figures, and their mirrored twins—and yet the whole composition draws you in more than it probably should. Maybe because it reminds us how even the simplest views can be layered with depth and quiet drama.
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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