23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Rush out
A striking, kinetic black-and-white image capturing the frantic energy and urgency of transit at the Ho Chi Minh City Train Station (Ga Tàu HCM). Two figures push a trolley piled high with luggage and bulky sacks, racing toward the tracks or an exit. The blur of motion in the background and foreground dramatically conveys the feeling of a last-minute rush. The solid mass of the luggage—the cargo of their journey—remains sharp, providing a grounding focal point amidst the surrounding chaos. This image is a powerful visual study of travel, effort, and the momentum required to get goods moved quickly in a busy urban station.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | HCM, Vietnam |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Hung Phung QUang |