It all comes down to timing in a shot like this. The sun’s just low enough to flood the sky with deep golden light, casting the entire crowd into sharp silhouette. You can feel the energy here — a group of people gathered to soak in the moment, everyone watching, recording, or just standing still. One figure steals the spotlight, hand raised in a peace sign, perfectly aligned with the setting sun. It’s a detail that brings personality to the scene, without making it about just one person. The light feels warm and thick, turning the clouds soft and painterly. Phones are held up everywhere, but it doesn’t feel performative — more like a shared pause. The silhouettes give the photo structure, while the color in the sky carries the emotion. You don’t need to see faces to feel what’s happening. This is what golden hour does best: it pulls people into the light, even if only for a few minutes, and leaves a glow that lingers.
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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