23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
With a beaming smile, I look at the hero.
Actors dressed as Chinese historical heroes walked through the mall hall. The portraits of beautiful women on the mall’s murals created a striking contrast with the heroes, producing a sense of dislocation between them—so absurdly comical. I was so lucky to capture this moment with my phone.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Guiyang, China |
| Camera: | KB2000 |
| Copyright: | © lin li |