A street silhouette

This is a great example of this type of street photography. The key elements of a good silhouette shot are clear, well-defined shapes which stand out against a lighter background - and this images ticks all the boxes. I like the strong graphical elements and there's a good range of tones. I'm pleased to see the photographer didn't go overboard with the clarity and contrast sliders (which is often the case).

Street photography is often all about timing and here the timing is impeccable, with the main figure in just the right position. As for composition, I would maybe have liked to see less foreground and more space above the figures, but it's no big deal.

All in all a great shot and a worthy winner.

I'm guessing you went for some deliberate blur here - and I like the effect of movement. You've got the guy nicely positioned under the light and the bike adds another element of interest. I'm not 100% convinced by the post-production, which looks a little 'cream' (split toned, perhaps?). But it's a nice atmospheric shot and I think the blur adds to the intrigue.

I'm glad you were not tempted to convert this to black & white as those colours are terrific. The silhouetted figure has a nice crisp and clear outline and pops against the background. It might have been nice to have his head central in that grey window frame, but it's no big deal. My only slight criticism is the darkness of the shadow areas elsewhere in the frame; I accept that it's very on-trend to deepen shadow areas but it's easy to go too far and sometimes it's good to see where a frame starts and ends - and maybe have a little more context. But it's still a striking shot - well done :-)

Great contrast and I love the texture in the stonework. The silhouetted figure is very sharp and makes an interesting outline. the shot is technically good, with perfectly judged exposure and crisp focus. Composition is fine and it feels nicely balanced.

Maybe this image is lacking some element to elevate above the 'person walking past a wall' type of street photography. There's nothing wrong with it - it's a fine shot with a reasonably strong aesthetic - but it's the sort of shot we see a lot of. Having said that, it demonstrates the technique nicely and it does have visual appeal, so well done :-)

I was immediately drawn to this, thinking 'Saul Leiter'. The silhouette is great, I like the condensation / dirt on the windows, I like to gesture, I like the red window frames - all good so far. My only slight niggle is exposure and I would like to see the red a bit darker because I feel it's overpowering the rest of the image - maybe a touch more contrast, too. Sure, the red is an important part of the image but I think it's a little too dominant. Not a big issue though - its a super shot and I'd be pleased to have taken it. Bravo!

I have a feeling I've seen this bold composition somewhere before and I liked it first time around. It feels very 'Lisbon'!

It's the strong shape of the hat which makes this work for me and I like the way some sunlight is falling onto the guy's shirt. The blue graffiti adds another element of interest (and adds to the Lisbon vibe). I can't help feeling I would have liked to more of this scene and am intrigued as to what a wider composition would have looked like.

I like what you were trying to do here - and that sky is gorgeous - but when you're shooting a silhouette, try to get very clear, distinct shapes. When several people are together in a group it can look muddled, which is what I think has happened here. Great colours though :-)

I like the use of layers here, with the figures on different planes, front to back, throughout the frame - a style which reminds me of Alex Webb's work. The figures are well defined and crisp (an essential ingredient in silhouette shots) and the main figure is pleasingly positioned.

I really like the way your eye is invited to scan the frame, with lots to attract your attention (the reflection, the sparkle on the pavement, the lights, the pockets of steam, etc). The movement of the main figure gives the image a little energy. Technically everything is on song.

Bravo, it's a lovely shot and was very close to being selected as the winner.

This is a case of "less is more" and I love the simplicity and minimalism in this shot. The contrast is fabulous, with those shards of white clashing with the deep, inky blacks (and it's good to see a couple of other shades of grey, too). The figure is nicely positioned in his own frame and the overall effect is of a striking, graphical image.

This is intriguing (a good start!) - at first I thought it was two separate images (and I'm assuming / hoping it isn't!). This is where two worlds collide, with different stories playing out on different parts of the same bridge.

Nice, crisp silhouettes and well-judged exposure, giving you a stark, minimalist feel.

I think this would have been a good opportunity to try the 'fishing' technique, much used in street photography, whereby you find your background then wait for the perfect combination of other elements to come into play. I say this because whilst the woman in the top frame is fine, the lower group is a bit muddled and the frame could have worked better with more well-defined shapes. But it's still a very decent shot and worthy of a commendation!

There's much to like about this, and it has almost a feel of 'abstract meets realism', with the subject matter in a couple of the panes being unclear. Your eye is drawn into each of the six panes, where you're offered something different each time. The running man is running into the shot, bringing energy into where there is otherwise stillness.

There's really not much to criticise here, except for maybe the highlights maybe being a little strong and I think even Saul Leiter would have been happy to put his name to this shot. Well done :-)