Thank you to all the photographers that shared their photos showing strangers in the city and to all the photographers that helped us find the People's Choice by voting for their favorite shots! A city can be a melting pot of individuals sharing space and cultures while exchanging looks of interest and curiosity, be sure to browse the amazing selection within this photo contest gallery and get inspired for your next stroll in the city with your camera in hand!

A special mention to our friends at BETAShell for making this photo contest possible: design our protective cases as professional tools for photographers, travelers, and adventurers alike. Thanks to friend and professional photographer Nicholas Goodden for his collaboration as  a guest judge. Nicholas Goodden aka Nico is an award winning urban photographer who focuses on London from street photography to urban landscapes. An official Olympus ambassador, his work has been published in magazines, websites and advertising campaigns and is gaining recognition in the capital with already 4 exhibitions this year including 2 solo shows.

Congratulations to the following finalists:

"Alone" by inge_vautrin

"A snowy Albert Embankment" by bazzaboy09

"Harmonica Player" by kathymuhle

"Lady in red..." by frankbalzan

"Homeless Duo In Argentina" by kdm222

"Keeping in Touch" by alfmyers

"runaways just keep on running copyreworked" by lucydaleallen

"Street Life" by (A)LarryGreene

"a couples rainy walk" by mogieg123

"Trickin'" by ronmckitrick

"Daily Subway" by An-D

"Central Park, all dressed in white" by Dfreid

"Crossing" by olyfa

"Spleen" by teodorasarbinska

"The Writer 2" by HelenRea

"Sleep and wait" by duredhel

"Phone Booth" by Boholm

"A face in Asheville" by (A)wonderwoman627

"untitled" by natalieord

"Lonely Autumn" by (A)Tomek

"Alone" by DigitalRembrandt

"Girl in Tokyo Subway Station" by Eduardbetz

"Waiting on a train...." by nicholetomjanovichquinn

"Street: Guiding Light" by daveortiz

"Alone Man" by bahadruslu

"Buddy, Could You Spare Some Change" by gldosa

Congratulations to People's Choice "STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT" by joannegraham