Philippe Roy

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Shanghai Street Level - 2008-02-12 - 06
tags: street photography, photojournalism, close-up, local culture, china, shanghai, natural light, 2008 and abstract photography

Photographer: Philippe Roy
client: personal portfolio
Style: macro street photography
Studio: none
Location: Shanghai, China

They are a plea for work.

Mobile phone numbers scribbled on the walls of buildings, overpasses and sidewalks accross the city of Shanghai.

The mark of the illegal immigrants that come from all accross China to Shanghai in the hopes of a better life.

In the hopes of meeting this American Dream – Made in China.