Decorative minimalist nature – Golden lantern with a warm colour gradient

by Marjolijn van den Berg

This photo: "Decoratieve minimalistische natuur - Gouden lampionnetje met warm kleurverloop" is a macro shot of a small lantern that has almost withered away.
Small lanterns are one of my favourite subjects for photography. After winning "de herfstfoto van 2025" met een lampionnetje heb ik nog meerdere foto's were taken of this beautiful natural object.
This photograph features colours that are currently very popular in interior design: a warm, wine-like colour, and a burgundy-mauve shade. This colour provides a beautiful contrast with the golden-brown lantern on which it rests. The red berry in the centre is captured within this beautiful golden veined structure. Because the surface is reflective and there is a thin layer of water on some parts, an abstract reflection is created on the ground. This reflection adds an extra dimension to the photograph.
As I opted for a relatively shallow depth of field when taking this photograph, it creates a natural sense of depth, whilst also lending the image a sense of tranquillity.

This piece fits beautifully into many interior styles and home décor trends.
For example, this photograph would look stunning as wall art in a romantic bedroom on an ArtFrame above the bed, as an eye-catching feature on wallpaper in the hall to make a beautiful first impression, or simply above the sofa or sideboard in the living room on, for example, aluminium or HD Metal!
It would, of course, also look lovely on the wall in a meeting room (business setting).
©Marjolijn van den Berg