Close-up of white berries on branches
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Questions about the subject, usage, technology & more
Are snowberries (Symphoricarpos) poisonous to humans?
Snowberries (Symphoricarpos albus) are mildly toxic to humans. Their white berries contain saponins and chelidonic acid, which can cause nausea, vomiting, and dizziness if ingested in larger quantities. Children are particularly at risk due to the berries' attractive appearance. Birds, however, can consume them without harm, making the shrub ecologically valuable as a winter food source.
How can this photo be used?
At 5270 x 3532 pixels, this stock photo suits large-format print as well as digital applications. The commercial license on Kataloop permits use in contexts such as print magazines, natural product packaging, garden calendars, editorial layouts, or as a background in botanical and seasonal campaigns, among other uses.
What mood does this photo convey?
The thin bare branches and round white berries contrasted against the warm, earthy bokeh create a calm, quietly melancholic winter mood. The film grain reinforces the organic feel, giving the image a timeless, understated quality that evokes reduction and stillness.
What equipment was used to capture this photo?
The white snowberries against the earthy bokeh background were captured with a Minolta X-700 and a Makinon Auto 135mm f/2.8 lens on analog film. The telephoto lens at wide aperture produces shallow depth of field, cleanly separating the subject from the blurred background. The Minolta X-700 is a classic 1980s SLR known for its reliable aperture-priority automation.
What visual style or trend does this photo represent?
Analog photography continues to grow as a visual counterpoint to digital perfection. The visible film grain, muted earth tones, and reduced composition of this image align with the demand for authentic, unfiltered nature visuals, a trend strongly sought after in sustainable design, slow living content, and organic brand identities.
Schlachtensee is a natural lake in the southwestern district of Steglitz-Zehlendorf in Berlin, known for its forested shores and tranquil walking paths. It attracts both locals and visitors year-round for its peaceful, nature-immersed atmosphere. In winter, the surroundings take on a bare, quiet character, as captured in this analog close-up of white snowberries along the lake's woodland edges.
Frozen surface of Lake Schlachtensee in winter
Frozen surface of Schlachtensee with ice fragments
Ice block on frozen Schlachtensee lake surface
Berlin is Germany's capital and one of Europe's most diverse cities. Beyond its well-known cultural landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods like Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, and Kreuzberg, the city offers surprisingly extensive natural landscapes, particularly in its southwestern districts with forests, lakes, and green corridors. This contrast makes Berlin a rich subject for photographers seeking both urban and natural imagery.

