Erich Stekovics Tomato Farm, Burgenland, July 2017
A photographic documentation of Erich Stekovics' renowned tomato farm in Burgenland, Austria, recorded on July 29, 2017, by event photographer Michael Seirer. The reportage chronicles agricultural practices through twelve images depicting greenhouse infrastructure, harvesting techniques, and produce preservation at Stekovics' specialized agricultural enterprise, capturing the intricate relationship between human labor and botanical cultivation.
12 photos
Erich Stekovics Inspecting Tomato Fields with Research Team in Burgenland Amid the expansive agricultural landscape of Burgenland, a group of researchers converge on a sun-drenched tomato field, with electrical transmission towers visible in the background. Wearing sun hats and carrying notebooks, the team surrounds a woman in a red dress, engaged in what appears to be an investigative agricultural study on Stekovics' farm. The barren, furrowed earth and scattered plant growth suggest a moment of careful field examination under clear skies. Farmer's Hands Holding Seedlings at Erich Stekovics' Tomato Farm in Burgenland Weathered hands cupped carefully, holding delicate sprouting onion or garlic bulbs against a blurred burgundy-clothed background. The close-up composition emphasizes the textural contrast between rough, work-worn skin and the tender, pale emerging shoots, symbolizing the intimate connection between agricultural labor and organic growth at Stekovics' farm in Burgenland. Soft, diffused lighting highlights the organic details of the hands and nascent plant material. 
Fresh Harvest of Vibrant Red Onions from Stekovics Farm in Burgenland A pair of weathered hands clutches a dense cluster of freshly pulled red onions, their magenta-hued bulbs contrasting against a blurred green agricultural background. The produce, still adorned with tangled green stems and fibrous roots, demonstrates the raw, unprocessed quality of the harvest from Erich Stekovics' farm in Burgenland, captured with intimate detail by Michael Seirer's photographic lens. 
Purple Onion Bulbs Emerging from Rich Soil in Agricultural Landscape Verdant green onion stalks rise from a textured dark soil, revealing partially exposed purple-hued bulbs nestled in the earth. The photographic composition by Michael Seirer emphasizes the organic texture and subtle color gradations of the vegetative subject, presenting an intimate close-up perspective that highlights the intricate details of agricultural growth and soil fertility. The blurred background suggests a broader field or garden setting, providing contextual depth to this precise botanical study. 
Solitary Figure with Red Umbrella Amid Electrical Towers and Agricultural Landscape A lone individual with a vibrant red umbrella traverses a verdant field, surrounded by electrical transmission towers that punctuate the expansive agricultural terrain. The composition juxtaposes human scale against industrial infrastructure, with power lines stretching across the horizon and a green crop filling the foreground, creating a nuanced dialogue between agricultural production and technological intervention. The image reveals the intricate spatial relationships of rural infrastructure and human presence. 
Stekovics Tomato Farm: Vintage Tractor in Burgenland Orchard with Farmworkers Green vintage tractor positioned amidst a verdant orchard, with three individuals seated and standing on the agricultural machinery. The setting reveals a meticulously maintained farm landscape with mature trees and grassy terrain, suggesting the careful agricultural practices of Erich Stekovics' farm in Burgenland. Soft natural lighting illuminates the scene, highlighting the mechanical details of the tractor and the relaxed postures of the farmworkers. 
Visitors Walking Along Orchard Path Towards Stekovics Tomato Farm Greenhouse A group of visitors traverse a sun-dappled pathway lined with verdant trees and young saplings, approaching a large translucent greenhouse structure in the background. The walkway cuts through a pastoral agricultural landscape, with mature trees framing the composition and creating a natural corridor guiding the subjects towards the agricultural installation. Soft shadows and bright midday lighting characterize this documentary photograph of Erich Stekovics' agricultural enterprise in Burgenland. 
Erich Stekovics' Hand Harvesting Ripe Yellow Cherry Tomatoes on Burgenland Farm A pale hand delicately grasps a vine of vibrant yellow cherry tomatoes, suspended against a soft-focused green background of foliage. The precise moment of harvest reveals intricate botanical details, with the tomatoes' glossy golden spheres contrasting against the verdant green stems and leaves in Michael Seirer's meticulously composed agricultural documentation of Erich Stekovics' renowned tomato cultivation in Burgenland. 
Ripe Tomato on Vine at Erich Stekovics' Burgenland Farm Vibrant crimson tomato suspended from a verdant green stem, anchored in rich, dark soil with subtle organic textures. The fruit displays a robust, rounded morphology characteristic of heirloom varieties, illuminated by soft, diffused natural light that accentuates its lustrous surface and deep coloration against a blurred agricultural background. Photographed by Michael Seirer, the image captures the essence of sustainable agricultural production in Burgenland. 
Solitary Figure Walking Through Verdant Greenhouse with Arched Metallic Structure A solitary figure in a pink dress traverses a meticulously cultivated greenhouse pathway, flanked by rows of lush green and purple plants. The arched metallic framework of the greenhouse creates a symmetrical architectural backdrop, casting subtle shadows on the dirt path and surrounding vegetation. The image captures the serene intersection of agricultural cultivation and architectural design, emphasizing the human presence within a controlled botanical environment. 
Agricultural Landscape with Curved Greenhouse Structures in Burgenland Farmland Panoramic view of agricultural greenhouses situated amid wild grasslands, revealing curved metallic structures with translucent sheeting positioned in parallel formation. Wispy grasses and wildflowers populate the central pathway between the greenhouse rows, creating a textural foreground against soft blue sky with delicate cirrus cloud formations. The photographic composition by Michael Seirer captures the geometric precision of agricultural infrastructure integrated within a natural, unmanicured landscape. 
Stekovics' Preserved Tomatoes in Glass Weck Jars - Artisanal Agricultural Heritage Meticulously arranged glass Weck jars containing golden-hued preserved tomatoes, capturing the essence of Erich Stekovics' renowned agricultural craftsmanship in Burgenland. The translucent vessels reveal carefully layered produce, their sealed ceramic clips reflecting warm orange tones and creating a subtle depth of field that highlights the precision of small-scale agricultural preservation. Photographed by Michael Seirer with delicate attention to compositional nuance and chromatic warmth.