World of Mortals

Street life 行街

Shenzhen is a lively place, especially at night. In this photo we see people walking down the street looking for a place to maybe have dinner, a drinkand a fun chat. Taken in Baishizhou, April 2023.

深圳是一座充满活力的年轻都市，有着丰富的夜生活。夜幕降临，华灯初上，城市里的街道人来人往，人们走进食肆，走上酒桌，三两成群，谈天说地。今年4月摄于白石洲。

Dinner is served 请慢用

A cook prepares a Cantonese barbecue dinner for his customers. A lovely treat after a long day of work. Taken in Bantian, May 2023.

辛苦工作了一天，当然要走进茶餐厅，点上一碗热气腾腾的现斩烧腊饭。今年5月摄于坂田。

Off work 下班了

The subway system in Shenzhen is advanced, comfortableand innovative. With a simple shift in angle, we can find beautiful new views of passengers going home after a day of hard work. Taken in Bantian on March 2023.

我们都知道深圳的地铁系统四通八达，但很少有人知道深圳的地铁站里有不少“出片”的拍照角度。这张照片从电梯的扶手侧面拍摄下班后准备搭乘地铁回家的市民，这种取景方式是否会给你不少新奇的感觉？今年3月摄于坂田。

Street food 煎饼

One of my favorite dishes in China is “jian bing(煎饼),” a delicious crepe filled with bacon, eggs, or many other ingredients. In this photo, we see a woman patiently waiting for her jianbing. Taken in Bantian on April 2023.

我最喜欢的中国小吃当属煎饼果子。热腾腾的煎饼里包上培根、鸡蛋和各种美味配料，想想就食指大动。这张照片里的女士想必和我一样爱吃煎饼，正在摊位前急切地等待着属于她的那份出炉。今年5月摄于坂田。

Dinner 麻辣拌

Shenzhen's street food scene is famous among all residents. One can find delicious dishes from all over the country prepared with rich flavors. Taken in Bantian, February 2023.

深圳的街头小吃在市民中享有盛名。在这里，人们可以品尝到来自全国各地、口味丰富的美味佳肴。今年2月摄于坂田。

Finally Here 到达

Getting anywhere in Shenzhen using the subway is the most convenient way to travel. In this photo we see people arriving at the station, preparing to get a good night's rest after a long week. Taken in Baishizhou, January 2023.

在深圳，乘坐地铁是最方便的出行方式。忙碌了一天的人们神色轻松地走下列出，准备好好休息一晚，为明天的工作养精蓄锐。摄于今年1月。

On The Way 争分夺秒

Takeaway delivery drivers work hard daily to bring food to our homes. Even if the weather is cold, wet, dry, or warm, they're always on time. Much respect for our delivery brothers. Taken in High-Tech Park, November 2022.

在深圳，外卖员每天辛勤工作，把餐品送至千家万户，风雨无阻，使命必达。向他们致敬！2022年11月摄于高新园。

Joy 欢实

The joy of living in Shenzhen is seen all across the city. In this photo we see a young girl walking down the street in Bantian looking for a place to have a nice meal. Around here, we see other Shenzhen residents going about their lives. Taken in Bantian, March 2023.

在深圳，普通人的生活也多姿多彩：在坂田的街上，一位小女孩正悠闲地走着，准备找个地方吃饭；骑电单车的小哥正在专注地看手机；他们身后的隆江猪脚饭生意兴隆。摄于今年3月。

Photographer: J. Eduardo Campos from Mexico