Human movement

This is a splendid frozen moment. His body shape is very dynamic and the mid-air position allows this to be fully appreciated against the clear sky. The position of the football hints at his skills and suggests a star is in the making!

Movement at its very simplest, with the striding legs making a great shape....and the dog playing a great cameo role. This location is very popular, so well done for processing this in a way that adds to the impact.

The panning technique here has worked extremely well to offer an effective blend of sharp and blurred elements. Well done.

Of all the dancing shots that relied on slow shutter speeds it was this 'frozen moment' that stood out. The movement is successfully echoed throughout the image, whilst the prominent shape of the anonymous dancers holds our attention. The fish-eye distortion further helps the composition by 'cradling' our main dancers. Well done!

The shutter speed provides a perfect combination of clarity and movement, enhanced by the urgency of his forward lean. The impact of the image comes from this technique which has isolated the subject against a simple background with appealing shapes and a simple colour palette.

The gentle visual wit of street photography has timeless appeal. Here the juxtaposition of the posters' message and the passer-by, both pun and offer a literal interpretation of the competition theme. The composition uses the two posters to effectively sandwich the lady and provide three main elements of design. Closer examination shows 'New Look' on the carrier bag, perhaps hinting at what comes next for the shop.

I love the low viewpoint and graphic design with the carefully (or luckily?!) positioned sunburst. A picture that vied for a Top 10 place.

This picture grabbed my attention immediately. The contrast between the static figure and the appealing abstract shapes of the moving men is very effective. The figure on the left is very dominant, as he stares into the camera but at the same time all facial expression is lost. B&W was a perfect choice to remove the distraction of colour and emphasise shape.

A very skilful composite of high drama; terrific movement.

A picture with huge impact, in more ways than one. The lighting is superb and perfectly accentuates the release of power expressed in his face. The dark background adds simplicity and drama, allowing the flying dust(?) to make a critical compositional contribution.

Another well observed street shot that juxtaposes evolutionary development with modern man. The developmental movement of the species, the progression shown in the art-work and the gait of the passer-by all work harmoniously to convey a sense of human movement in a well considered composition.

A terrific idea that has been extremely well executed. The fish-eye has offered a great opportunity to take a picture from a very unusual viewpoint...and the skill of the photographer in operating a camera whilst moving at speed is also worthy of note!

Another picture in which a facial expression adds so much. Her body movement against the crashing wave certainly conveys 'human movement'...and a good deal of fun too!

The compelling pattern and simplicity of the design make this an intriguing portrayal of human movement. The hashtag 'performance' suggests this is an event set up to portray something of China's past, but whatever the circumstances this is a very strong graphic design and delivers an eye-catching result.

The ability to move freely and at will is assumed by the vast majority to be a 'given'. This sympathetically composed image tells a different story and shows a more hesitant movement as the blind man uses his white stick to aid his progress. An image that hopefully makes people reflect more widely.

This image offers a fine-art feel with a strong story-telling element. The dark, foreboding forest suggests menace for the vulnerable traveller. The slow shutter speed has beautifully created the ghostly glow of a fairy-like creature; her whiteness and brightness illuminating the scene. A very imaginative approach to Human Movement.

This scene depicts the sheer hard work of Indian labourers and illustrates the rhythm and flow of human movement as people carry, lift and lay these bricks. The distant chimneys, belching fumes, certainly add to the atmosphere you have created in this shot.

This river of human movement was a popular approach throughout the competition, so there were many similar images, but this one has successfully lifted itself out of the crowd. The viewpoint is particularly strong and the static ladies in the doorway and man in the middle of the crowd provide good anchor points to emphasise the movement.

This picture embodies the agility, flexibility and skill of humans to adapt their movement. The fast shutter speed and shallow depth of field have combined perfectly with the shape of horse and rider. To enhance the picture I would consider reducing the saturation of the blue/white chequerboard and red flag in the background, so they do not distract attention.

A perfect viewpoint to convey the sense of a ceaseless parade of workers toiling.

I love the one-legged people and the oblivious main subject. The spacing is great and the design of the image works really well.

Another low viewpoint image that caught my eye, with skilful use of shutter and framing.

Juxtaposition is the bread and butter of street photography and this poster was just begging to be used - well done for achieving your decisive moment!

The sadness of this image is immense. Here we see man's inhumanity to man. The ghosting shapes of the people moving past the poor individual on the floor serve to represent his invisibility - life goes on and beggars/disabled people are a common sight....certainly not something to disrupt the importance of catching a train...

Fantastic expressions and with all feet off the ground you have certainly captured the exuberance of movement.

Well done for your patience and technical skill. The shot is beautifully conceived (no pun intended!) and will make a lasting treasured memory.

You really feel this picture! The downpour is wet, cold and uncomfortable and his body language shows this perfectly!

I love the concentration on the drummer's face; the lighting is very atmospheric and her hand movement is subtle - it all combines to give a great result.

I love the competitive faces of determination - a great frozen moment

I enjoy the use of light and shadow to tell the story - the high viewpoint certainly makes the picture!

The shape of the skater and her position against the skyline (achieved through a low viewpoint) really convey a sense of movement. I wondered if the impact would have been greater with the skater in focus, but there is something about her outoffocusness (yes, I know it's not a real word) that adds to the movement.

Wow! ...a moment of movement and speed captured beautifully.

Yes I do like it; for all the reasons you give. The 'lost' look on the woman's face is very powerful and adds to all the other factors very effectively. A picture that vied for a Top 10 place.

Swimming proved to be a popular subject and I particularly like the relative clarity of the face amidst the flowing water.

Loved that screwed up expression - you can feel his emotions!

I enjoyed the novelty and imagination of this shot - well done for thinking differently.

The joy of movement expertly caught in B&W.

I loved the juxtaposition of static and moving people in a thoughtful composition.

Her expression is priceless and holds the whole composition together beautifully.

A well conceived and executed sequence that has a great flow of movement.

The moment of entry makes a great shot, as does the strong graphic design and use of colour.

An homage to Cartier-Bresson - great shot!