Helios frames from Köpenick

During a recent photo walk through parts of Köpenick, Berlin, we took the opportunity to explore the urban landscape on the riverside with a vintage Helios lens.

Known for its distinctive bokeh and soft focus, the Helios lens adds a unique, nostalgic touch to modern scenes, especially with a wide open aperture. Although primarily used for portrait photography, this lens can also offer a specific aesthetic for other types of photography.

A serene river view with the old town of Köpenick in the background, photographed using a Helios lens to enhance the natural light and color.
Riverside buildings bathed in warm light, photographed with the Helios lens, creating a nostalgic urban scene.
Modern apartments lining a riverside, captured through a Helios lens to emphasize the contrast between architecture and nature.
The Berliner Bürgerbräu viewed across a river, framed by leaves, highlighting the Helios signature dreamy aesthetic.
An urban riverside framed by a chain-link fence, captured with a vintage Helios lens to create a soft, focused composition.
A peaceful view of a riverside pier, framed by trees, captured with the vintage Helios lens to add depth and atmosphere.
Sailboats docked on a calm lake, framed by tree branches, with the Helios lens adding a classic, serene touch to the composition.
A vibrant tree canopy reflected in calm waters, captured with a Helios lens, showcasing rich colors and soft bokeh.
A quaint, ivy-covered doorway in an urban setting, captured with the classic Helios lens for a nostalgic feel.

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