Serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees

Name: Serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees
Brand: Kataloop
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Serene lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees

Questions about the subject, usage, technology & more

How many lakes and ponds are located within Berlin's city limits?

Berlin contains around 80 named lakes and over 100 ponds within its city boundaries, covering roughly 6 percent of the urban area with water. Many are glacially formed, left behind by the last ice age. They serve as recreational spots, habitats for wildlife, and help regulate the urban microclimate by cooling surrounding neighborhoods in summer.

How can this photo be used?

This image is available for commercial use under the Kataloop license. Typical applications include, for example, nature tourism campaigns, environmental and sustainability communications, websites for city marketing or park authorities, and as a calm background for presentations or magazine layouts. The high resolution of over 8,500 pixels wide also supports large-format print applications.

What mood does this photo convey?

The gently rippled water surface in the foreground draws the eye toward the far shore, where dense tree crowns in various shades of green line the banks. The overcast sky keeps the light diffuse and even. Overall, the image conveys a calm, understated natural atmosphere without drama, well suited for content around recreation, urban green spaces, or environmental topics.

What equipment was used to capture this photo?

The finely rippled water surface and the detailed tree canopy in the background were captured with the Sony ILCE-1 and FE 35mm F1.4 GM lens. At 50 megapixels, the ILCE-1 delivers a resolution of 8508 x 5672 pixels, enabling large-format prints and precise cropping. The 35mm focal length renders the scene with natural proportions and minimal distortion.

What visual style or trend does this photo represent?

Images of nature embedded in urban environments are gaining traction in visual communications as topics like urban greening, climate adaptation, and mental health move into focus. A quiet park lake in Berlin addresses these discourses visually without appearing illustrative or staged. For sustainability reports, NGO communications, or urban development projects, this type of imagery is in growing demand.

What is Berlin known for?

With over 2,500 parks, lakes, and forests within city limits, Berlin ranks among the greenest capitals in Europe. This stock photo captures how closely urban life and nature coexist here. From the Tiergarten to Treptower Park and Volkspark Friedrichshain, the city offers countless waterside settings and tree-lined landscapes that appeal to photographers and image buyers alike.

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