This winding path felt like an invitation. I didn’t plan to take this photo—just stumbled across it on a ride when the light was doing that magical thing it does right before sunset, when everything turns golden and the world feels just a little softer. The trees, bare and reaching, seemed to lean in like they were watching the road too, curious about where it leads.
What I love about this scene is the rhythm. The way the path curves gently, almost playfully, as if it's leading you somewhere secret. There’s no rush here, no destination you need to reach quickly. Just a quiet road framed by winter trees and kissed by late afternoon light. It reminded me how beautiful the in-between can be—those transitions between places, between seasons, between moments.
To me, this photograph is about movement, but the kind that feels slow and deliberate. It’s about joy in wandering, in not knowing exactly what’s around the bend but trusting it’ll be worth it. I hope it brings that same feeling of calm curiosity into your space—a reminder that sometimes, the journey itself is the most beautiful part.
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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