Cover image by ザワ
Introduction
'Home Home' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators registered with cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.
This time, the theme is 'Memorable Hometown'.
What kind of scenery comes to mind when you think of 'hometown'? Perhaps it's the local area where you grew up, a shop you frequented during your student days, or an inn you visited only once but left a lasting impression. In this contest, participants captured scenes that evoke a sense of 'coming home'.
Now, let's introduce the submitted and award-winning works.
Introduction of Submitted Works
Image by 永山敏也
永山敏也
'Nostalgia - Tsuken Island floating off the coast of Katsuren Peninsula, Uruma City, central Okinawa. It quietly retains the original landscape of Okinawa without being commercialized. Reflecting on the view from the same inn room window I visited 30 years ago.'
📷 Apple | iPhone 13 Pro
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing the view from an inn visited 30 years ago. There must have been a reason why this place, visited again after so long, remains memorable. This work reminds us of the original landscapes tied to the land.
Image by kazikr
kazikr
📷 SONY | ILCE-7S
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of an apartment building seen through a window. It reminds us of how, as children, we were captivated by mundane scenery, counting windows for no reason. Perhaps the memorable hometown holds scenes that stir the child within us.
Award-Winning Works
Image by Jang Kumi
Jang Kumi
'Raise the Splash'
📷 NIKON D810
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of the Abare Festival continuing in Noto Town. The dynamic energy conveyed through the photo captivates viewers, perhaps explaining why the festival has endured for so long. A memorable hometown likely has events that capture people's hearts.
Image by Tsubasa Mfg
Tsubasa Mfg
'The Diner in My Hometown - There's only one diner in this town. I remember the delicious aroma of udon broth wafting from it on my way to elementary school. Although it was closed today, I was relieved to hear from my father that it operates on weekdays.'
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot of the diner that has been in the hometown for a long time. It's good to know that the town's only diner still exists. The scenery that was once taken for granted continues to hold a place in the heart.
Image by ザワ
ザワ
cizucu Editorial Team
A series of nine monochrome photos of a slide in a park. Is it a park somewhere? Memorable scenery may not always be vivid, yet it evokes nostalgia like a switch being flipped, effectively expressed as monochrome photos.
In Conclusion
What did you think? It was an honor to see everyone's hometowns through their works.
The reasons behind memorable landscapes vary greatly. This contest highlighted the potential to cherish memorable hometowns through individual photos. Please share your hometown photos with the cizucu community when you capture them.
See you at the next contest.
