Ryan Young, Photographer, Los Angeles

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A young Black male athlete stands outdoors holding a wooden baseball bat across his shoulders, captured in a medium shot by photographer Ryan Young. He wears a white sleeveless athletic shirt and bright pink batting gloves on his hands, alongside a matching pink headband securing his braided hair. The natural sunset lighting casts warm highlights across his face and shoulders, creating strong contrast against the darker backdrop of a sports field. His expression is focused and direct as he looks toward the camera. The composition emphasises the athletic subject with sharp focus and dramatic natural illumination.