Swimming Area, Study 2 – Austria | Gerald Berghammer

SWIMMING AREA, STUDY 2 – AUSTRIA | GERALD BERGHAMMER
Swimming Area, Study 2 is a minimalist digital black-and-white long-exposure fine art photograph by Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer, capturing a weathered wooden swimming area extending across the calm waters of Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See) in Burgenland, Austria. Evenly spaced wooden posts and geometric structures create a precise linear rhythm beneath an expansive, cloud-filled sky, transforming the lakeside landscape into an atmospheric waterscape defined by stillness, balance and timeless simplicity.

Created using long-exposure photography, the image transforms the shallow lake into a smooth, luminous surface while softening the movement of the clouds. The striking contrast between the solid geometry of the weathered wooden structures and the ethereal atmosphere of the surrounding water and sky creates a compelling interplay of form, texture and light. Subtle reflections, refined monochrome tonal transitions and generous negative space emphasise the minimalist composition, giving this Austrian lake landscape an almost abstract, contemplative character.

Combining minimalist fine art photography with the quiet beauty of Lake Neusiedl, this black-and-white waterscape evokes solitude, tranquillity and understated elegance. Its balanced horizontal composition and timeless monochrome aesthetic make it particularly suitable for contemporary, minimalist, Scandinavian and modern interiors, including living rooms, bedrooms, offices, boutique hotels, galleries and refined architectural spaces. As a limited-edition fine art photograph, Swimming Area, Study 2 offers collectors of black-and-white landscape photography a distinctive interpretation of Austria’s lakeside scenery.


MADE TO ORDER
Each fine art photograph is individually produced to order in your selected size and presentation. Choose from archival fine art prints, aluminium Dibond and carefully selected framing options to complement your interior and personal preferences.


EDITION NUMBERS
Each photograph is produced in strictly limited editions, with a separate edition for each available size. Every artwork is hand-signed, titled, numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. Once an edition has sold out, the photograph will no longer be produced in that size.

FINE ART PRINT ONLY
Printed as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta, with a 4 cm white border for easy framing. Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta is a premium FineArt inkjet paper made from 100% cotton, featuring a baryta coating, a finely textured surface and an elegant glossy finish. It combines the distinctive feel of cotton rag with the classic look of baryta photographic paper.


BLACK-AND-WHITE PHOTO ON DIBOND – ILFORD BLACK-AND-WHITE PAPER
This black-and-white print is produced on Ilford panchromatic photographic paper, offering excellent contrast, fine detail and rich tonal gradations. Brilliant whites and deep blacks give the image strong impact, while high optical density preserves the original tonality with crisp contrast. For added protection, the print is finished with a protective laminate.

The print is professionally mounted to an aluminium Dibond panel. It is available either frameless or framed in an aluminium ArtBox, in black or white. Additional frame colours are available on request.


FRAMELESS
With this option, the artwork appears to float. A 15 mm aluminium mounting profile is fixed to the reverse, fully concealed from the front, and doubles as the hanging system. Supplied ready to hang.


ALUMINIUM ARTBOX
The artwork is presented in a premium aluminium ArtBox frame with a 25 mm profile depth. Its clean, contemporary design complements the minimalist character of the artwork. Available in black or white. For other frame colours, please contact us. Ready to hang.


ALUMINIUM FRAME WITH MOUNT
The aluminium frame is 1 cm wide and 2.5 cm deep, available in black or white. The image is produced as an archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta and mounted to an acid-free backing. The mount is white and museum-quality. The artwork is protected by anti-reflective glass (70% UV protection). Ready to hang.


COPYRIGHT
All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution or modification without prior written permission.

For very large-format artworks, the aluminium mounting profile may vary depending on size and technical requirements. If you have any questions, please contact us.

THE ARTIST
Gerald Berghammer is an internationally award-winning Austrian fine art photographer specialising in minimalist black-and-white landscape, seascape and architectural photography. His distinctive visual language is characterised by precise compositions, refined tonal contrasts and a profound sense of stillness. Through visual reduction, long exposures and carefully balanced negative space, he transforms natural and architectural subjects into contemplative works of art.

Working with traditional analogue film and digital medium-format cameras, Berghammer combines meticulous photographic technique with an artistic approach centred on light, atmosphere and form. His black-and-white negatives are developed by hand, reflecting his commitment to photographic craftsmanship and technical precision.

His photographs have been exhibited internationally and recognised with numerous distinctions, including a Gold Medal at the International Photography Awards 2015 and selection as a finalist in the Hasselblad Masters 2021. As the founder of SILVERFINEART Gallery in Vienna, Austria, Berghammer presents his limited-edition fine art photography to an international audience of collectors, architects and interior designers.


ANALOGUE PHOTOGRAPHY / BLACK-AND-WHITE ONLY
Gerald Berghammer works with traditional analogue film cameras in medium, panoramic and large formats, using black-and-white negative film in 6 × 6 cm, 6 × 7 cm, 6 × 17 cm and 4 × 5-inch formats.

He develops his negatives by hand in his own darkroom, maintaining precise control over the photographic process. Only negatives that meet his exacting artistic and technical standards are selected for his fine art portfolio.


DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY / BLACK-AND-WHITE AND COLOUR
For his digital black-and-white and colour photography, Gerald Berghammer works with professional medium-format cameras. Their exceptional resolution, subtle tonal gradations and fine detail allow him to create large-scale fine art photographs of outstanding clarity and depth.

Combining digital precision with his established minimalist aesthetic, he maintains the same rigorous standards of composition, atmosphere and photographic quality across both analogue and digital processes.

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