Introduction
'Frozen Sky' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from submissions, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
In the cold winter season, the sky exudes a special charm. The crisp morning air brings a refreshing start to the day, a clear blue sky spreads in the afternoon, and a serene starry sky can be observed at night. Each moment is beautiful, showcasing the unique allure of winter.
In this contest, participants were asked to express the cold and beauty unique to winter skies through photography. Now, let's introduce the submitted works and the winning entries.
Introduction of Submitted Works
Image by Gonta
Gonta
'gentle moment'
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures the impressive sight of a tree standing straight like a gentleman against the clear winter air. In the background, snow-capped mountains extend smoothly. While the image evokes the chill of winter, it also conveys the pleasant sensation of cold air passing through the nose.
Image by bikkya
bikkya
'Silhouette of Winter Trees'
📷 NIKON D5300
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a starry sky with the shadows of trees. The mix of leafless and leafy trees is one of the intriguing aspects of winter landscapes. This beautiful image portrays winter trees forming a canvas against the starry sky, reminiscent of an ink painting.
Image by tatsumi-w
tatsumi-w
'Mount Yari'
📷 Sony | SOG09
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures the winter sky and Mount Yari. The rugged, snow-covered Mount Yari stands with such presence that it seems to chill the sky. This image beautifully portrays the relationship between the sky and the mountain.
Award-Winning Works
Image by noliette
noliette
'Rare Snowfall in Osaka City'
📷 SONY | ILCE-7RM4
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a snowy sky over the city. The city, created by humans, seems to exist only to illuminate the snow, beautifully expressing a winter night in the city. The changing expressions of the winter sky remind us of our existence on Earth.
Image by sei ♫
sei ♫
'Snow Falling from a Dark Sky...'
📷 NIKON Z 6_2
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a night scene in the Gassho-style village of Ainokura, a heavy snowfall area. The Gassho-style houses are a quintessential winter landscape of Japan, representing the wisdom accumulated to live with harsh winters and the lifestyle created by nature.
Image by tamu1500
tamu1500
'Light Shining Brightly, Island Silhouette Emerging'
📷 NIKON D750
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures the moment when sunlight streams through a break in the clouds, softly illuminating an island. Observing the sunlight from above evokes a sense of awe at the greatness of nature. This image beautifully combines the melancholy of winter with the grandeur of nature.
In Conclusion
How was it?
Each scene, even when just capturing the sky, clearly depicts a winter sky. This reflects how the sky shows different expressions depending on the season. This contest reminded us of the charm of photography, which can capture the subtle flow of time.
We encourage you to continue sharing your sky photos with #imasora.
We look forward to seeing you in the next contest!
cover image by tamu1500
