The atmosphere, defined by pastel colours, invites the viewer to an immaculate, hygienic and chlorine-scented setting. In each scene, inert figures soon start to resemble statues. It is as if time has stopped and, instead of the swimmers themselves, it will be their reflections on the smooth surface of the pool that come to life. Švarbová blends a comic book-like spirit to the sterile and geometric aesthetics typical of swimming pools. A considerable amount of preparation goes into each composition. The diversity of feelings that is communicated to the viewer with these empty, sterile pools is another of Švarbová's achievements. At first sight, one may feel cold, looking at the photograph of an empty pool. However, the mellow atmosphere of her colourful images is heart-warming, despite the lifelessness and indifference of the models. Švarbová’s series Swimming Pool (ongoing