This one felt incredibly still. I remember standing there for a while, watching how the cliff just dropped into the sea like it had nothing more to prove. The lone tree clinging to the edge felt like part of the rock itself, weathered but holding its place. I framed the shot to give it room—negative space above and ocean stretching to the right—to emphasize just how exposed it really was.
Color was key here. That cool Mediterranean blue in the water contrasts softly with the dusty beige tones of the stone, and the green from the sparse vegetation adds a subtle balance. The sky had those streaky clouds that felt painted on, adding just enough texture without pulling attention away from the edge.
There’s no dramatic light, no golden hour glow—just quiet midday clarity. But that’s what made it work for me. It’s honest. There’s something calming about that kind of simplicity. This one didn’t need a lot. Just a moment of observation and a careful composition.
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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