There’s a certain quiet that settles in as you walk this ancient road. Lined with tall pines and cypresses, the Via Appia feels both timeless and solitary. The cobblestone path stretches into the distance, slightly curved and uneven, its surface worn smooth by centuries of footsteps. A lone figure in the distance adds a sense of scale and solitude. The black-and-white tones bring out the texture of the bark, the layers of branches overhead, and the calm mood of the place. Light filters gently through the foliage, casting soft shadows that shift as you move. It’s not just the road that feels historic — the whole scene carries a sense of memory, like you're walking through time rather than space. The composition pulls you inward, following the bend in the path, wondering what lies just around the corner. This is one of those places where the silence says more than words can, and every step echoes with the past.
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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