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Make me look handsome in the photo!* A daily scene on Taiwan's metro wins photography award

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — A 17-year-old Taiwanese photography prodigy, Lu Jiabao, participated in the international French photography competition (Paris Px3 Photography Awards) and won acclaim for a scene from Taipei Metro featuring security personnel, bidirectional train carriages, and flowing crowds—capturing the dynamic urban human culture of Taiwan...

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A 17-year-old Taiwanese photography prodigy, Lu Jiabao, participated in the international French photography competition (Paris Px3 Photography Awards) and won recognition for a scene from Taipei Metro featuring security personnel, bidirectional train carriages, and flowing crowds—capturing the dynamic urban human culture of Taiwan. The award was an Honorable Mention (Honorable Mention)!
 

The photo taken by Lu Jiabao of a metro security guard at Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station earned recognition from the French photography competition. (Photo provided by Lu Jiabao)

Currently a second-year student at Zhuangjing Vocational High School, Lu Jiabao began exploring photography after taking the junior high school entrance exam. Fond of landscape photography, he has built personal inspiration for creative photography through long-term appreciation of works by photographers both domestic and abroad, and also has his own unique observations in daily life and during travels.

 
 
Speaking about this photo of the Taipei Metro security guard and crowd scene, Lu Jiabao said: “It was actually quite fun when I took it. I was about to transfer at Zhongxiao Xinsheng, standing on the second floor looking down, and I noticed the moving crowd had a very fluid feeling. As I raised my camera to frame the shot, the guard below spotted me and asked if I was taking pictures (I was nervous, thinking photography might be prohibited). Then he shouted for me to make him look handsome. He held that pose for a long time, giving me enough time to capture the image I had in mind. The result turned out even better than I expected.”
 

Another work by Lu Jiabao—Yellowstone Park Waterfall—also received recognition from the French photography competition. (Photo provided by Lu Jiabao)

Lu Jiabao also mentioned: “(The metro security guard) They really work hard, so I think in this crowded city, it often gets packed after work. I want to thank these unsung heroes who direct traffic and guide the crowds. Though their roles may seem small, they are indispensable.”

Lu Jiabao’s photography wins an award: Honorable Mention at the Paris Px3 Photography Awards.

Whether natural landscapes or urban scenes, whether grand vistas or alleyway charm, the moving details of travel and everyday moments are worth careful observation and capture. Through Lu Jiabao’s works, we also see Taipei Metro from a different perspective, infused with a subtle and thoughtful sense of gratitude that shines through the images.
 

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