There’s something quietly amusing about this image. A tiny bird perched confidently atop the head of a timeworn classical statue, like it's claimed its rightful throne. The contrast between the delicate, feathered creature and the weathered, moss-covered stone adds a playful tension to the scene. The statue, though originally grand and stoic, now seems almost humble — as if it’s resigned to this daily ritual. What stands out most are the colors: the greenish-yellow lichen clinging to the stone brings a kind of earthy vibrancy, giving the statue an almost living texture. Against the dark, blurry background, the bird and the statue really pop. The light is soft but directional, highlighting the moss and casting gentle shadows that give shape without harshness. There’s a calm stillness here, and yet also a sense of nature reclaiming space in its quiet, unbothered way. It’s both poetic and slightly cheeky — a little moment where history and the present meet.
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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