Frankie Carino, Photographer, Los Angeles

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This vertical portrait features a rock climber photographed from behind against a rugged natural rock wall. The climber wears a blue athletic top with prominent neon yellow graphics and lettering across the back, paired with climbing pants and a harness equipped with chalk bags and climbing hardware including carabiners and quickdraws. A distinct multiple exposure or slow shutter technique creates ghostly, semi-transparent trails of motion blur across the upper body and hands, emphasizing dynamic movement. The lighting highlights the textures of the stone wall and the high-visibility details of the climbing apparel.