Photo Analysis: In the Headlights

What works well:

The spotlight effect from the headlights on the man is pretty great, it isolates him perfectly and makes sure your eye goes straight to the subject. The lights literally set the frame/scene.
That same light makes his silhouette very crisp against the glowing street + we actually get to see him in a bit more detail, which is definitely a positive (more on that below, in the storytelling part).
The visible rain in the light adds a ton of atmosphere and makes the whole scene feel moody.

What could be better:

The headlights are a little strong, blowing out parts of the road and killing some detail.
The “AQUILA CLINIC” sign is also a bit bright, so it pulls attention away from the subject, however it does help a lot with the colour balance in this image so I personally would not get rid of it, only tone it down slightly.
The shadows in the upper part of the frame are very deep that you lose any sense of the surrounding buildings or city.

What works well:

Again, the man is placed perfectly, right in the beam of light, at the strongest point of the frame.
The diagonal angle of the street running through the shot (as well as the fact our subject is off centre) gives it a nice flow and stops it from feeling static.
The buildings and parked cars also act as framing elements that keep the focus in near our subject, where it belongs.

What could be better:

The top section of the photo feels a little too empty/imbalanced (compared to the bottom) it’s just a block of black space that doesn’t add much, again just lifting that darkness there could help a lot.
The cars, as well as all the items on and around the street do make for a cluttered look and that might bother some people. In my opinion though, that is just street photography + it is a documentation of the cities character.

What works well:

The man rushing with his umbrella tells a clear little story, you can see his shoulder pulled up, like he is trying to protect himself from the rain, he has a short sleeved T-shirt on so he probably is a bit cold as well + that also maybe means he did not expect it to rain in the first place etc. (this is where a bit more detail on the silhouette pays off —> it just helps the viewer paint/imagine a much clearer story).
The rain itself makes the scene feel more urgent and adds to the mood.
Having just one person makes the narrative simple and strong, your attention doesn’t wander.