The thing that catches your eye here isn’t just the building—it’s how the whole square feels so open and still. The cathedral in the center rises cleanly into the frame, its Romanesque details lit by soft midday sun. There's a gentle contrast between light and shadow on the square, with the triangular shade stretching out toward the figures below. The tower’s sharp lines and textured stone stand tall against a sky filled with billowing clouds, giving the scene some real depth. There’s a calm, quiet rhythm to it all—no clutter, just open space and architecture. You can almost hear the silence, broken only by footsteps or the breeze. The person entering from the right adds just the right bit of movement and scale, reminding you this isn’t a stage set, but a real place. It’s that balance—between stillness and subtle human presence—that gives the image its weight without trying too hard. Nothing dramatic, but everything in its place.
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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