cover image by Yuna
Fragile Beauty
'Fragile Beauty' 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 'Ephemeral Beauty'.
'Impermanence' is a Buddhist concept that signifies the constant change in things, where no moment is ever the same. One role of photography is to capture beauty and drama that can never be seen again. By confronting the fact that everything eventually comes to an end, this contest seeks to discover new values in photography.
Although the theme might be challenging, don't overthink it. Feel free to draw inspiration from the example works. We look forward to many submissions.
Inspiration
Image by Yuna
Yuna
📷 PENTAX Optio WP
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing feet under water. Perhaps due to being taken with a PENTAX compact camera, the familiar image of feet is abstracted. Try capturing the ever-changing body from a different perspective.
Image by aya
aya
📷 FUJIFILM | X-S10
cizucu Editorial Team
By closely observing a single flower, you might discover 'ephemeral beauty'. From bloom to fall, its expression changes moment by moment.
Image by Yumepirika
Yumepirika
📷 FUJIFILM | X-T3
cizucu Editorial Team
Alternatively, by observing nature as a whole, you might discover 'drama that can never be seen again'. Reflect on the cherry blossoms that might all fall and disappear by tomorrow.
Image by florete
florete
📷 NIKON D7100
cizucu Editorial Team
Or perhaps, within the record of a child's growth, you might find fleeting yet beautiful moments. Can you recall the feelings from the day you brought home a goldfish from the summer festival? Capture those subtle emotions.
Contest Information
【Event Period】
Saturday, April 13, 2024 - Sunday, May 12, 2024
【Award Announcement】
Sunday, May 26, 2024
【Reward】
Purchase of a basic license (M size) by cizucu (3 works)
【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Fragile Beauty'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Choose the content to submit your work
【Judging Criteria】
(1) Thematic: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subjective: Does the photographer's intent come across in the photo?
(3) Expressive: Is there expressiveness in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Momentary: Does it capture the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique ingenuity in the shooting location or subject?
