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 |