cover image by Yukihiro
Sunlight Stories
'Sunlight Stories' is a global online photo contest presented by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from submissions, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
This time, the theme is 'Sunlight'.
In photography, making sunlight your ally is crucial. Sunlight etches a rhythm of shadows into photographs, illuminating the contours of stories.
Inspiration
Image by tamu1500
tamu1500
📷 NIKON Z 50
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of a sunrise beach. The sunlight that pours down at the start of the day creates a natural spectacle that piques our curiosity, even if unseen by many.
Image by Tomoyuki Azuma
Tomoyuki Azuma
📷 NIKON Z 7_2
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing the diamond dust in Hokkaido. The ephemeral moments created by the interaction of nature are always orchestrated by sunlight. Capturing that moment is indeed the role of photography.
Image by Yukihiro
Yukihiro
'Spotlight of Natural Light'
📷 LEICA M (Typ 240)
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot expressing sunlight streaming into the city as a 'spotlight'. Sometimes sunlight turns each passerby into the protagonist. With this perspective, you might find yourself pressing the shutter as if guided by the sun.
Image by Ryuji Azuma
Ryuji Azuma
'Osaka Station'
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of Osaka Station with sunlight streaming in. Even a collection of inorganic materials, when touched by sunlight, can seem like a scene from a drama, hinting at a story about to unfold. Discover the story born from the harmony of inorganic and organic elements.
Contest Information
[Event Period]
Saturday, April 6, 2024 – Sunday, May 5, 2024
[Award Announcement]
Sunday, May 19, 2024
[Rewards]
Basic license (M size) purchase by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Enter]
・Select the contest 'Sunlight Stories'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Select the content to submit your work
[Judging Criteria]
(1) Thematic: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subjectivity: Is the photographer's intent conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, color, etc.?
(4) Moment: Does it capture the subject's shutter chance and timing?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the shooting location, subject, etc.?
