There’s a stillness here that doesn’t feel accidental. The monastery perched on the cliff seems to be holding its breath, caught between sea and sky. With the clouds drifting low and soft, and the calm horizon just behind, everything in this frame feels balanced but slightly surreal. The architecture is lit in such a precise way that it almost looks like it’s been painted into place.
What works so well in this photo is the use of depth: foreground palm trees anchor the base, the rock juts out boldly, and the distant island fades gently into the haze. All of it under a sky that has just enough drama without tipping into distraction.
The tonal range is subtle, almost restrained. Shadows fall softly over the cliff, and the sea has this calm texture that pairs so well with the stone. I remember standing there hoping the light wouldn’t shift too fast. It didn’t—and I’m glad, because I only took one shot. Sometimes one is enough.
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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