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Photo Essay

Shanghai Streets

December 6, 2010

Streets are much more than a road to drive on and a sidewalk to walk on. They are the natural extension to the public and private activities happening in the buildings nearby. They are informally occupied by people for work, play, rest, and to socialize. Suddenly streets become living rooms, dining rooms, barbershops, libraries or repair shops. Photographer Rob Smith captures images of everyday life on the streets of Shanghai.

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A bit of laughter, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Study hall, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Local news, Shanghai. © Rob Smith

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Cycle-smith, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Street shave, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Meat market, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Shanghai games. © Rob Smith.

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Poker dot pajamas, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Stalemate, Shanghai. © Rob Smith.

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Rob Smith

Rob Smith is partner in a Shanghai-based consultancy company (ACT-Link) and keen armature photographer. He specializes in capturing images of everyday life on the streets of Shanghai.