'Turn Back' is a global photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.
This time, we introduce selected and award-winning works from the 'Turn Back' contest, themed 'Places We Want to Return To'. Each person's place they want to return to is posted with captions. Please enjoy the photos along with their captions.
Introduction of Works
Image by lylayaki
lylayaki
📷 Apple | iPhone 15 Pro
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures colorful vegetables in Kyoto, a city with strict landscape regulations. Sometimes, the colors of a town imprint themselves in your mind. Colors give rhythm to a town, and rhythm connects with memory.
Image by dsuke087
dsuke087
'It used to be fun just to have grass growing on the soil.'
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON 1 J5
cizucu Editorial Team
An image of an ordinary park. However, the word 'ordinary' is an unfamiliar adjective to children. This work reminds us of the time when everything we saw was fascinating.
Image by akdl
akdl
📷 SONY | ILCE-6300
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo posted with feelings for one's hometown. It seems like young people are chatting under the cold sky. The accumulation of small memories engraves the memory of unforgettable places. How many places can we encounter in our lifetime that we can say we 'love dearly'?
Image by はくらく
はくらく
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of a store that burned down in a fire. Things nearby and people close to us become part of us without us realizing it. When they suddenly disappear, it feels like a part of us has been torn away. However, no matter what happens, the fact that they existed and were part of us never disappears, and perhaps we take photos to remember that fact.
Award-Winning Works
Image by morissy
morissy
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON D90
cizucu Editorial Team
'The places we want to return to are always in our hearts and in the records of our photos.' This important truth found in the 'Turn Back' contest seems to be summed up in these words. When the human function of forgetting conflicts with the desire not to forget, people pick up a camera. Even if it's a place we can never return to, photos will always take us on a journey of memories. This truth taught by this work makes it an award-winning piece.
In Conclusion
How was it?
Behind each piece that couldn't be introduced, there was a reason for pressing the shutter, a story, indeed. It was a wonderful contest that made us realize how important photos are in our lives. We sincerely thank you for sharing your precious memories.
Look forward to the next contest!
