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January 31, 2026

‘I was really surprised by the swimmers’ powerful energy’: Jorge Perez Ortiz’s best phone picture

After undergoing emergency surgery following an accident, the photographer discovered a newfound appreciation for the human body

‘I was really surprised by the swimmers’ powerful energy’: Jorge Perez Ortiz’s best phone picture

TL;DR

  • Jorge Perez Ortiz suffered a fractured vertebra during a boating trip from Cartagena to nearby islands.
  • The accident inspired him to create a photographic series titled "The Swimmers."
  • The series, now a book, focuses on the resilience of the body and the dedication of swimmers.
  • Ortiz used medium format film and his iPhone 16 Pro Max for the project.
  • One image was shot at Barcelona's 1992 Olympic Games pool, featuring swimmers from the Sabadell and Mediterranean teams.
  • The background of the photo includes Barcelona's cathedral and the Torre Glòries skyscraper.

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