23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Shanghai’s Lifeblood

The lifeblood of Shanghai—an army of delivery drivers, often migrant workers, who face immense pressure to deliver quickly in all weather. In a blur of motion, this rider speeds by the characters for “Shanghai” and breaks from the anonymous rush to share a moment of connection, a thumbs-up.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2025
Date Uploaded: 11.2025
Photo Location: Shanghai, China
Camera: NIKON Z 7_2
Copyright: © Eric Seidner