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Underwater Fine Art: On Display at Photo+Adventure
Underwater photography is usually associated with deep blue water, colourful reefs and vibrant marine life. With his fine art project ‘Between Breaths’, photographer Harald Slauschek deliberately takes a different approach: his work is entirely in black and white.
On 14 and 15 November 2026, he will show the project at Photo+Adventure in Vösendorf near Vienna. The event features a fine art exhibition of twelve large-format black-and-white works and the new 2027 calendar edition. On both days of the fair, Slauschek will also give talks on what makes underwater photography so distinctive.
The Moment Between Two Breaths
The focus is on the ‘in-between moment’: the instant in which past, present and future are all palpable at once. A sea lion floats in shafts of light streaming down, a shark is silhouetted against the surface, a school of fish converges in a fleeting movement. The images capture moments in which stillness and dynamism, tension and silence often meet.
The photography is meant to speak for itself. The idea of the in-between moment deepens how the images are perceived, without having to explain their effect or impose interpretations.
Black and White as a Conscious Method
For Slauschek, black and white is not merely a style but a conscious photographic method. When colour recedes as a distinct layer of effect, the relationships between light, tonal values, forms and movement shift. Subtle nuances, striking contrasts and surprising details take on a different expressiveness. These nuances lie not only in the tonal gradations but also in the moods an image can evoke. His motto: ‘Fine Art Photography, created underwater’.
Nearly Three Decades Underwater
Harald Slauschek has been taking photographs underwater since 1998. On his travels he encounters sharks, whales and sea lions; in the swimming pool he stages people with great creative effort. From this long experience, ‘Between Breaths’ has evolved into a distinct fine art visual language.
Calendar Edition and Prints
The project is also available in physical form as the ‘Between Breaths Fine Art Calendar Edition 2027’. The calendar, measuring 50 × 50 centimetres, features thirteen selected black-and-white photographs printed on uncoated natural paper (Munken Lynx Rough). It is a limited edition of 250 numbered copies. Anyone interested can find current terms and ordering options on the project website. Selected works are also available as fine art prints.
The Programme on Site
At Photo+Adventure at the Austria Trend Eventhotel Pyramide in Vösendorf (Parkallee 2), Slauschek will present ‘Between Breaths’ to the public for the first time in this setting on 14 and 15 November. A fine art exhibition of twelve large-format black-and-white works will be on show in the foyer, alongside the calendar edition, fine art prints and project prints. The exhibition is open on Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm and on Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
There will also be talks:
‘Underwater Photography – Why So Much Is Different Underwater’: Saturday and Sunday, 1:45–2:15 pm each day, Hall Europa 2
‘Unpredictability & Control – Underwater Photography in Nature & the Pool’ at the Nikon stand: Saturday 3:30–4:15 pm, Sunday 4:00–4:45 pm
The exhibition and the editions are designed to let visitors experience ‘Between Breaths’ first-hand, away from digital screens.
Further information:
Between Breaths: Project website
Slauschek.Photography: Calendar Edition 2027
Slauschek.Photography: Between Breaths Photo Gallery
Slauschek.Photography: Between Breaths Blog
Instagram: @betweenbreaths.at
Facebook: Slauschek.Photography