cover image by Yukihiro
May Diary
'May Diary' is a global online photo contest hosted 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.
The series is a contest where participants post photos taken daily along with the day's events, much like a diary. Diaries are a valuable way to record one's life and experiences.
Looking back later, you can objectively see how you've grown or changed and gain new insights. Please include the stories behind the events and photos in the captions to organize your thoughts and feelings.
May is a time to feel the transition from spring to early summer, with vibrant new leaves and blooming flowers. Why not document your Golden Week experiences, memories at your favorite places, or special moments captured in photos? Share the unique charm of May through the beauty of nature, the seasons, and your daily records.
About the Campaign
This time, we are also running the 'Daily Photo Diary' campaign. It's a campaign where you can earn credits by keeping a daily diary.
250 yen for 7 consecutive days
500 yen for 14 consecutive days
750 yen for 21 consecutive days
1000 yen for 30 consecutive days
will be awarded within the app. The campaign applies no matter when you start during the contest period.
Let's express the charm of May with your wonderful photos.
Inspiration
Image by Yukihiro
Yukihiro
'Beautiful Greenery in Arashiyama during GW'
📷 Leica Camera AG | LEICA M (Typ 240)
cizucu Editorial Team
The beautiful greenery of Arashiyama captivates many people. By capturing the changing seasons and travel memories in photos, you can fully appreciate the charm of May. Why not record your Golden Week memories and share heartwarming landscapes?
Image by こえだ
こえだ
'Koinobori Swimming in the Sky'
📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION | E-M5MarkIII
cizucu Editorial Team
May is known for Children's Day! Let's put up koinobori and wish for the healthy growth of children. Please share photos of the koinobori swimming vigorously. We look forward to seeing various koinobori from different places.
Image by Mayumi.y
Mayumi.y
📷 Sony | J9110
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing beautiful flowers. Although the cherry blossoms have fallen, many flowers are blooming as you walk around town. On a sunny day, why not enjoy a walk and capture photos of flowers that soothe your soul? We look forward to heartwarming works that capture the changing seasons.
Image by ZK
ZK
Nanohana Maze in Minamisoma
The volunteer group 'Fukko Hamadan' created this nanohana maze from scratch after the tsunami, two years after the disaster in 2013.
It's an event during GW, so why not visit once?
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON Z 50
cizucu Editorial Team
Golden Week is a perfect opportunity to enjoy adventures in new places. It's exciting to visit places you've never been to before. Capture both ordinary and special days in photos and share them. The moments captured in photos will surely make this May even more special.
In Conclusion
How was it?
May is the long-awaited Golden Week in Japan. How are you planning to spend this holiday? Of course, many will enjoy going out.
Although the cherry blossoms have fallen, looking forward to the fresh greenery and blooming flowers in May is also appealing. Spending time at home, cherishing your own time, and refreshing yourself is a luxurious way to spend the holiday. Whatever way you choose to spend it, capture those wonderful moments in photos and participate in this photo contest.
We hope that daily life shared within the cizucu community will deepen the understanding of photography. We look forward to many submissions!
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Friday, May 31, 2023
[Award Announcement]
Friday, June 14, 2024
[Rewards]
Basic license purchase (M size) by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Enter]
・Select the contest 'May Diary'
・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) Subject: What does the photo aim to convey? Does the photographer's intent come across?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there expressiveness in perspective, composition, balance, focus, color, etc.?
(4) Moment: Does it capture the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the shooting location, subject, etc.?
