You can almost hear the quiet in this moment. An older man sits on a stone bench, fully absorbed in his newspaper, while the world seems to pause around him. The composition is simple but intentional — the warm, textured wall fills most of the frame, acting as a soft backdrop that lets the subject stand out. His pale blue shirt catches the sunlight beautifully, adding a gentle contrast to the golden tones of the wall and the greenery beside him. There’s a lovely rhythm between the colors: the faded reds of the paper, the tan hat resting nearby, the lush green leaves. The light is soft and warm, wrapping the scene in a feeling of late afternoon calm. It’s a quiet study of routine and presence, and there’s something deeply human about it. No rush, no noise — just someone taking a moment for himself.
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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