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