There’s something quiet about this scene, but it’s not empty. The baroque church looms in the frame, heavy with detail and shadow, while the cobblestones spread out like a stage in front of it. What stands out is the light — it comes in low from the side, casting long shadows and adding depth to the ground texture. A single person walks across the plaza, their posture relaxed, shadow stretched behind them. And then there’s that little piece of tissue in the corner. It’s barely anything, yet it adds a human note to the otherwise grand architecture. The contrast between the ornate facade and the simplicity of the moment gives this image its mood. The church stands still, but life moves quietly through the scene. You can almost hear the steps echoing on the stones. Everything feels slow, grounded, and real — a piece of the city at rest, caught between light and shadow, presence and absence.
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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