23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
How far can the distance between people be

The same beach, two people can see it but can't touch it. There is an old saying in China that goes, 'Though we are within reach, our hearts are separated by the ends of the earth.' In today's busy society, there is no smile when passing by, only indifference when greeting. This photo seems to instantly embody this social phenomenon,I guess.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Qingdao, China
Camera: X2D 100C
Copyright: © Ryan Peng