Image by 中嶋 凌 / Nakajima Ryo
August Diary
'August 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 'Diary' series is a contest where participants post photos taken daily along with the day's events, much like a diary.
Diaries are a valuable means of recording one's life and experiences. Looking back, you can objectively see your growth and changes, and gain new insights. Please write down your stories to organize your daily thoughts and feelings.
August is the height of summer. It's a month filled with memories of hot sunshine, refreshing seas, fireworks festivals, summer festivals, and trips home or vacations.
Each snapshot of summer moments or special events in everyday life will surely become a cherished memory. We look forward to many scenes unique to August, like moments at the pool, eating ice cream, summer sunsets, or sunflower fields.
Let's express the charm of August with your wonderful photos.
Inspiration
Image by tamu1500
tamu1500
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON D750
cizucu Editorial Team
A beach photo capturing the moment of stepping onto the sand, evoking the true essence of summer. This image, symbolizing the start of summer, conveys both heat and fun.
Image by KOHAKU
KOHAKU
'Blue Summer.'
cizucu Editorial Team
This image of a girl holding a Pocari Sweat against a blue sky evokes a refreshing and youthful moment. The blueness of the sky symbolizes summer youth, conveying summer's freshness and vitality.
Image by S.Yasu Photo
S.Yasu Photo
'Fireworks Rising from the Water Surface, Lake Toya Long-Run Fireworks Festival'
📷 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. | PENTAX K-3 Mark III
cizucu Editorial Team
The fireworks reflecting on the water enhance the beauty of the moment. This dynamic photo evokes the scent of a midsummer night, as if the fireworks are about to move. It's a wonderful work that vividly revives summer memories.
Image by Kyoka
Kyoka
📷 FUJIFILM | X-H1
cizucu Editorial Team
Standing barefoot on concrete, you can feel the heat of the ground. The sunlight reflecting on the water behind is beautiful, reminding us of the summer heat and the pleasant summer breeze. Please share your wonderful photos capturing summer scenes like this.
Contest Information
[Event Period]
Thursday, August 1, 2024, to Saturday, August 31, 2024
[Announcement of Winners]
Saturday, September 14, 2024
[Reward]
Amazon Gift Card worth 5000 yen (1 winner)
[How to Enter]
・Select the contest 'August Diary'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Select the content to submit your work
[Judging Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: Does the photographer's intent come through?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Moment Capture: Is the timing of the shutter chance well captured?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the shooting location or subject?
