Announcement of 『Time Traveler』 Award | Challenge #13

'Time Traveler' 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 this time is Time Traveler. This contest attempted to find gaps in time hidden in the city and connect the universal Japanese aesthetics and spirituality to the future. Many diverse inspirations emerged from numerous submissions. Here are the works of the winners.

Sentimental_Jong
"Scenes of summer vacation that I hope will never change"

The sight of children playing in the mud while avoiding the sun seems to be less common these days. It's always amazing how children can turn even the smallest gap into their own universe with their imagination. The toy colors are also interesting, making it a favorite photo.

nuruyu
"School Safety"
📷 / OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-PL10

Faded colors and old-fashioned fonts... This is exactly the kind of photo I wanted to see when starting this contest. The uniforms of the two illustrated figures also convey the passage of time. By the way, what was the Sanyo Rose Chain?

Among the many submissions, the winning work this time is...

fujikko
"#Connecting to the Next Generation"
📷 / SONY ILCE-7M3

The white sand, seemingly captured with a fast shutter, appears like sand flowing vertically in an hourglass, giving a glimpse into the human timeline. The glitter of the sun reflecting on the sea surface also reminds us of cherished days with family and hometown. A deeply moving work that makes us strongly wish for its timeless presence, it was selected as the winning work this time.

Once again, thank you for all the submissions!

It truly felt like becoming a time traveler, touching the emotions of what can be called Japan's original scenery, and encountering many heartwarming views. Time Traveler will surely be held again. Until then, travelers, keep an eye on the gaps of time and don't forget to capture the moment with your shutter!