'Beyond the Tracks' is a global photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discovering new talents as a platform and supporting the community.
This time, we present a selection of entries and award-winning works from the 'Beyond the Tracks' contest, themed on Railways.
Introduction of Works
Image by morissy
morissy
"Someone told me they were happy to see what you saw, even if they couldn't be there themselves."
📷 NIKON D7500
cizucu Editorial Team
This piece is not only about the photo but also the emotions conveyed in the caption. It evokes a gentle feeling while also expressing a "strong, direct emotion" for someone. From the perspective of the train as a subject, the background story is beautifully communicated in this wonderful work.
Image by 10n_bi
10n_bi
"To the Snowy Mountains"
📷 PENTAX K-1 Mark II
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing a train moving forward as if pushed by the clear sky after snowfall. Snowy days evoke various emotions, from the pure joy of playing in the snow to the reluctance of going to work. This work offers viewers diverse interpretations.
Image by Keizan Kato
Keizan Kato
"Where the Tracks Lead"
📷 iPhone 11 Pro
cizucu Editorial Team
A rainbow beautifully arches over the tracks. It's as if you stumbled upon this moment while walking across a crossing. The composition and the photographer's unique perspective create a reality that makes viewers feel as if they are encountering the moment themselves.
Award-Winning Works
Image by aoneko355
aoneko355
"Cherry Blossoms and Cable Car"
📷 SONY α7R V
cizucu Editorial Team
This work beautifully integrates railways, cherry blossoms, and the scenic seaside. The train continues its journey, encouraged by the sea that suggests endless possibilities and new adventures, and cheered on by cherry blossoms heralding the arrival of a new season and hope. This piece richly expresses hope and new beginnings, sparking imagination for the future. Capturing special expressions that appear only after long engagement, it conveys the importance of such unique encounters, making it a deserving award-winning work.
In Conclusion
How did you find it?
This contest gathered works that not only captured Railways but also conveyed the stories and emotions behind them. Each piece, born from the photographer's various trials and errors, offers viewers diverse interpretations and inspiration.
Pause for a moment, hold your camera. Sometimes, take a train and venture far.
In doing so, reevaluate your work.
It's not just self-satisfaction. It's to encounter wonderful works that will be born next.
So, hold your ticket tight and step into a new world!
