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2024.09.07

cizucu Hosts 'Early Summerluck' Award Announcement | Challenge #121

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Cover image by k.2SSD

Introduction

'Early Summerluck' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from the entries, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.

This contest's theme is 〈Early Summer〉.

Participants captured moments that evoke the breath of early summer, the transition of seasons, or refreshing early summer landscapes. We hope to celebrate the arrival of summer by sharing the lucky moments found during the brief early summer with the cizucu community.

Now, let's introduce the entries and award-winning works.

Entry Showcase

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Image by k.2SSD

k.2SSD
'Serene Land'

📷 SONY | ILCE-7RM3

cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph capturing the early summer land. The sunlit fresh green fields and mountain ranges convey the refreshing atmosphere of early summer. This work beautifully captures the ever-changing beauty of summer's natural scenery.

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Image by 琴音

琴音

📷 SONY | ILCE-7M4

cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph of Rurikoin and garden trees. The cool and refreshing air of early summer is conveyed, suggesting that early summer might be the brief time when shade feels pleasant.

Award-Winning Works

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Image by Renon.

Renon.

cizucu Editorial Team
A fantastic work capturing a roller coaster, fireworks, lightning, and the night sky, as if encapsulating the joys and sorrows of early summer in one frame. This piece reminds us of the excitement of capturing fleeting moments in photography.

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Image by kodai_yamada

kodai_yamada

📷 FUJIFILM | X-H1

cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph of a woman in a light blouse holding flowers. The unique exhilaration and unstable melancholy of early summer are beautifully expressed through the subject and style.

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Image by tamagoya.roichi

tamagoya.roichi
'Crab'

cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph of a crab crawling on the ground. Captured from an amusing perspective that makes one smile. The crab marching boldly towards the viewer seems to celebrate the arrival of summer.

In Conclusion

How was it? We shared many heart-pounding moments found in the fleeting early summer. Each work reflected the feelings evoked by the arrival of summer.

We hope to continue celebrating and sharing the changing seasons with the cizucu community.
See you at the next contest!