cizucu Presents 'Look Back on our Summer' | Challenge #136

'Look Back on our Summer' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.

The theme this time is ‘Summer of 2024’.

This year has already passed its halfway point, and the seasons are changing rapidly. How did the cizucu community spend this summer?

In this photo contest, we invite you to reflect on and share your memories and experiences of this summer. Whether it's nature, travel, or time with friends and family, let's revisit the memorable moments of summer, both ordinary and extraordinary.

Please include in your captions the thoughts you felt at the time or the stories behind the shutter click. Share the once-in-a-lifetime summer of 2024 with the cizucu community and build new connections. We look forward to many submissions.

fujikko
Not Enough Play

📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3

cizucu Editorial Team
Did you make the most of this summer? Even a day spent running around in the park without worrying about sweat or sunburn can become a memory you'll want to revisit someday. Please share the records of your play this year.

.aco.
Summer Memories

📷 SONY | ILCE-7RM5

cizucu Editorial Team
When it comes to summer in Japan, fireworks come to mind. With COVID-19 behind us, many fireworks have made a comeback this year. Knowing that craftsmen risk their lives to launch these beautiful displays makes it impossible to watch a fireworks festival without tears.

Amo
Mid-Summer Street

📷 Panasonic | DC-G99

cizucu Editorial Team
There may have been moments when you were captivated by a scene on a hot summer street. Observing the people in the city, each trying to survive the heat in their own style, can feel endearing in retrospect.

好 | Kodai Yamashita
Medium Format Sensor × Old Lens

📷 FUJIFILM | GFX 50S

cizucu Editorial Team
There might be room patterns you could only capture in summer. Lush plants, fans, and bright seats are things you won't see for a while as the seasons change. Finding summer in such trivial things could be interesting.

fuyu
It's joyful and happy to have someone laughing beside you

📷 FUJIFILM | X-T2

cizucu Editorial Team
Did you have someone laughing beside you this summer? If so, that is undoubtedly a joyful and happy thing. Having friends or partners to complain about the outside temperature with helped keep sanity this summer.

【Event Period】
September 28, 2024 (Sat) – October 27, 2024 (Sun)

【Award Announcement】
November 10, 2024 (Sun)

【Reward】
5000 yen credit added to cizucu account

【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Look Back on our Summer'
・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) Subjective: Does the photographer's intent come through in the photo?
(3) Expressive: Is there expressive power in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Momentary: Does it capture the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique ingenuity in the shooting location or subject?