Announcement of 『Spring into Action』 Award | Challenge #9

'Spring into Action' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.

The theme, like the title, is Spring into Action. It is a phrase that means 'starting new plans with the arrival of spring'.

From many submissions, various inspirations emerged. Here are the works of the winners.

らっしぃ 'Cherry Blossom Tunnel'
📷 / SONY α7 III

The cherry blossom tunnel stretches endlessly, evoking the changing seasons. It brings energy and healing to viewers, symbolizing the arrival of spring and inspiring new plans. The swaying cherry blossoms in the wind convey the cycle of life, giving courage for new beginnings.

はくらく 'A Little Bird in the Verdant Shrine!'
📷 / LUMIX GH5 II

The scene of a little bird descending on a lush shrine captures the beauty of nature. It mysteriously gives hope to those embarking on new endeavors with the arrival of spring. The mystical atmosphere of the shrine and the presence of the bird create a quiet awe, soothing the anxiety and impatience felt at new beginnings.

Kuni･･･ 'Tulips'
📷 / OLYMPUS OM-D E-M1 Mark II

The vibrant tulips convey emotions associated with spring. The red tulip's language of flowers, 'true love', contrasts with the white tulip's 'lost love'. This duality reflects the complex emotions of encounters and farewells unique to spring.

The works submitted to 'Spring into Action' were interpreted from various perspectives. Besides works themed around spring, nature, and flowers, there were also pieces expressing new challenges inspired by the word 'action' in the title.
This contest, which gathered diverse works, reflects the unique interpretations and thoughts of each participant. This diversity is expected to elevate the sentiments towards 'the arrival of spring', providing hints and motivation to take action.

The selected works, among those with diverse inspirations and ideas, are particularly impressive and have the power to strongly inspire viewers. The cizucu team looks forward to your creative submissions. Thank you for all the wonderful entries.