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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
From Rust to Modernity

In the heart of Shanghai's urban cityscape, rusted and worn-down building crossbars create a striking foreground. Captured with a low-angle perspective using wide angle lenses, these bars form dynamic leading lines, guiding the viewer's eyes through the decaying structures to the modern buildings beyond.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Shanghai, China
Copyright: © Michael Wang