What stands out here isn’t just the lizard, but the way it clings so confidently to the weathered surface beneath it. The texture of the wood is sharp and pronounced, each grain and knot amplified by the monochrome treatment. It makes the photo feel more tactile—like you could reach in and feel the ridges with your fingers. The diagonal arrangement of the logs adds a strong sense of movement, even though the subject itself is perfectly still. That quiet tension is part of what makes this shot work. The background is completely smooth and dark, almost like a studio backdrop, which isolates the lizard and pushes all your focus onto the foreground. I kept staring at how the shadow clings to the body, giving it form without overcomplicating the scene. It’s a simple composition, but it doesn’t feel lacking—everything that’s needed is already there. This is the kind of shot you only get if you’re paying attention, and it rewards you for doing just that.
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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