Archival pigment ink print, produced in a limited edition of 7 // Gallery ID: 18126
Fine art prints are produced to order on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta. Each print is stamped on the reverse, signed and numbered by Gerald Berghammer, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Prints include a 4 cm white border.
ANTELOPE CANYON STUDY 9 – ARIZONA, USA – GERALD BERGHAMMER
This black-and-white fine art photograph by Austrian photographer Gerald Berghammer captures the sculptural sandstone formations of Antelope Canyon near Page, Arizona, USA, one of the most iconic slot canyons of the American Southwest. Shaped by centuries of erosion, the flowing rock walls form dramatic curves, folds and narrow passages, while light entering from above illuminates the canyon interior and creates a striking contrast between luminous highlights and deep shadow.
The layered sandstone surfaces reveal intricate textures and sweeping natural lines, while the monochrome treatment emphasises form, structure and tonal depth rather than colour. Areas of negative space frame the illuminated rock formations and give the composition an almost abstract, architectural quality.
With its dramatic contrast, organic geometry and refined sense of movement, Antelope Canyon Study 9 transforms this extraordinary Arizona landscape into a timeless study of light, stone and natural abstraction. Its minimalist aesthetic and sculptural character make the photograph particularly suited to modern, contemporary and sophisticated interiors.
SILVERFINEART – Analog Roots, Contemporary Vision
Vienna, Austria – Gerald Berghammer (born 1975, Austria) is an internationally award-winning photographer whose work is rooted in a lifelong dedication to analog black-and-white photography. Traveling extensively, Berghammer captures fleeting impressions on film, creating images that consciously slow perception and stand in deliberate contrast to today’s fast-paced digital world.
During his master studies, analog photography became the central focus of Berghammer’s artistic practice and the subject of his final thesis in 2011. The exceptional quality of this work laid the foundation for SILVERFINEART, a body of work defined by technical precision, aesthetic clarity, and a strong commitment to photographic craftsmanship. In the years that followed, Berghammer continued to refine and deepen his engagement with the medium, pursuing photographic art at the highest technical and artistic level.
A defining characteristic of his practice is complete control over the photographic process. All analog negatives were personally developed by the artist in the darkroom. Each image then underwent a rigorous selection process, with only works meeting his uncompromising quality standards included in the final portfolio.
In recent years, Berghammer has expanded his artistic toolkit through the use of state-of-the-art medium-format digital technology. This evolution represents not a departure, but a continuation of his established visual language–preserving the discipline, compositional rigor, and aesthetic principles shaped by decades of analog experience.
SILVERFINEART embodies the synthesis of classical photographic craftsmanship and contemporary vision. The works are characterized by timeless black-and-white imagery, reduced compositions, and a strong emphasis on atmosphere and form.
The portfolio can be viewed online or at the SILVERFINEART Gallery in Vienna, Austria. Gerald Berghammer personally advises collectors in selecting photographic works for private and professional spaces.
More Sizes:
15.75 x 15.75 in. (40 x 40 cm) edition of 9
23.63 x 23.63 in. (60 x 60 cm) edition of 9
31.5 x 31.5 in. (80 x 80 cm) edition of 7
39.38 x 39.38 in. (100 x 100 cm) edition of 5