Cover photo by Mayumi
Introduction
'Blue Day' 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 and support the community.
The theme for this photo contest was ‘Blue’.
Blue symbolizes freshness and mystery, while also carrying a melancholic image like the blues. We are all captivated by the blue sky, feel nostalgia with blue marbles, and find melancholy in blue puddles.
Participants submitted photos capturing clear skies, deep seas, serene lakes, or blue flowers found in daily life.
Now, let's introduce the submitted and winning works.
Introduction of Submitted Works
Photo by YuKoreeda
YuKoreeda
A time when everything is dyed in ultramarine
The twilight scene that can barely be seen without straining your eyes reminds us of our awe for nature. I developed this with darkness as the theme to not spoil the atmosphere.
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of a boat floating in the dark sea. As mentioned in the caption, the atmosphere created by the dimly lit lantern on the boat evokes a sense of awe for nature. Without that light, it feels as if one might be swallowed by the blue sea.
Photo by CO CO
CO CO
The majestic Matterhorn from the Italian side
📷 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. | E-PL1
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of the Matterhorn. You can also see someone paragliding. The towering Matterhorn, hiding the blue sky, emphasizes its presence even more.
Photo by Siili
Siili
Looking at the blue sea
cizucu Editorial Team
A person wearing a blue straw hat looking at the blue sea. This charming photo conveys a sense of excitement for summer. With a favorite blue hat, even a gloomy summer outing can become enjoyable.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by Mayumi
Mayumi
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of hydrangeas wet with rain. Hydrangeas blooming in summer have always seemed somewhat lonely, but observing a single flower closely reveals its graceful and robust bloom. Encountering this work made me feel that the next time I see hydrangeas, I will gain the strength to overcome summer.
In Conclusion
How was it?
This contest gathered various shades of blue from summer. Many of you may have noticed blue colors that you usually overlook when you focus on colors and go out.
It also provided an opportunity to realize that the same blue can evoke various emotions.
See you at the next contest.
