Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden '100 Years of Green' | Challenge #102

The diversity of plants nurtures various forms of life and brings us inspiring discoveries.
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, a well-known place of relaxation for the residents, which has been sharing the charm of plants for a century. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, a special photo contest will be held twice.

The theme for the first contest is .

This photo contest is aimed at discovering the intriguing and beautiful aspects of diversity. Please submit works capturing flowers seen while walking around town, trees growing in your hometown park, or life coexisting with plants like wild birds. Try to capture the various expressions of plants and their surrounding environment.

Of course, you are also welcome to visit the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden and take photos of the plants and wild birds you find there. We hope this contest will inspire you to visit the botanical garden and feel its charm. We look forward to many submissions.

the Oji brown

📸 SONY ILCE-7M4

cizucu Editorial Team
The soft lights in the background create a dreamy atmosphere, highlighting the cherry blossoms. This photo beautifully expresses the ephemeral beauty of plants, showcasing their diverse expressions and charm.

Tsubasa Mfg

📸 PENTAX K-3 Mark III

cizucu Editorial Team
The light delicately illuminates the fine fluff, beautifully revealing its intricate structure. The darkness of the background emphasizes the subject, creating a simple yet powerful impact. This photo wonderfully expresses the fragility and beauty of plants, as well as the diversity of life.

ばつまる
"The Main Hall of Hase-dera Temple Reflecting New Greenery"

cizucu Editorial Team
This work features a composition that looks out from the serene interior of a temple onto lush nature. The silhouette of the Buddha statue in the dim light inside the temple contrasts beautifully with the vibrant greenery outside. The contrast between shadow and light inside and outside is skillfully expressed, harmonizing the diversity of plants with the tranquility of the temple.

m＊style
"#Plants #Flowers #Monochrome #Art #Monoclome"

📸 Canon EOS 70D

cizucu Editorial Team
The delicate curves and smooth texture are beautifully expressed, highlighting the vitality and mystery of plants. The contrast of light and shadow is exquisite, giving the impression of a sculpture. This photo deeply conveys the diversity of petals and the beauty of nature.

saciiiko
"April 7, 2024, Tsubosaka Temple, Nara Prefecture"

📸 SONY ILCE-7M4

cizucu Editorial Team
The cherry blossoms spreading in the foreground create a soft pink carpet, harmonizing beautifully with the temple's roof and tower in the background. The silhouette of the mountains shrouded in light mist creates an overall serene and magical atmosphere. This photo beautifully fuses traditional Japanese architecture with the beauty of nature.


The second photo contest will include not only photos taken in the memorial year of 2024 but also past photos. We will hold an exhibition to rediscover the charm of the botanical garden along with memories of the past 100 years, connecting to the next 100 years. Please enjoy it.

[Event Period]
Saturday, June 1, 2024 – Sunday, July 14, 2024

[Award Announcement]
Early August 2024

[Reward]
Special exhibition at the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden 100th Anniversary Festival

[How to Enter]
・Select the contest '100 Years of Green'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Select the content of your submission and submit your work

[Judging Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: What is the message of the photo, and does the photographer's intent come across?
(3) Expression: 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: Shooting location, subject