cover image by luna11
Thank you for participating in the hashtag campaign held recently! Thanks to your contributions, we received many wonderful works that surely inspired everyone.
This time, we will feature and introduce some of the works collected through the hashtag campaign.
In the announcement magazine for the hashtag campaign, we proposed the following way of capturing shadows in photography:
“A method of expression that can encompass much more meaning than just the fact of being a shape created on the ground by blocking sunlight.”
We also highlighted the keyword 'high-context' as a hint.
The works submitted by everyone ranged from high-context pieces that met expectations to those capturing from innovative perspectives, making it a very successful campaign.
Now, let's introduce some particularly noteworthy works!
Editor’s Choice #shadow
Image by m＊style
cizucu Editorial Team
The contrast between the bright outside and the dark inside is clear, capturing from the light. The location's dilapidation is notable, with dirt, mud, and scattered debris like wood chips, adding a dusty feel. What was this space used for? Why did the photographer choose to be here and take this shot? A high-context work that sparks various imaginations.
Image by 田中ハル
cizucu Editorial Team
On a chilly autumn day, the photographer went to capture the last glimpses of the autumn leaves. On the way back, they noticed their shadow cast by the setting sun on a carpet of fallen leaves and snapped a shot. It's a favorite piece that makes us happy, thinking it was taken with the tag campaign in mind.
Image by tamu1500
cizucu Editorial Team
Among many monochrome photos emphasizing shadows, this piece was taken in bright daylight. In the background, parents can be seen cheering close to the rope, reminiscent of a typical summer sports day photo. The shadow cast on what seems to be a school building's course enhances the reality of the venue, conveying a sense of excitement.
image by luna11
cizucu Editorial Team
There were few works featuring the moon as a subject in this tag campaign, which was unexpected for us. The moon is often photographed as a light source in night photography, but upon reflection, it is also closely related to shadows, as its phases change due to shadows. This waning crescent moon evokes the presence of its hidden shadowed part.
Finally
How was it? Did you find something to feel from the works using shadows? We look forward to your future posts using !
We plan to continue introducing works submitted during the hashtag campaign period. We will regularly distribute them in the magazine, so please look forward to the next issue...
