Cover photo by Jang Kumi
Introduction
'October 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. Reflecting on them allows for an objective view of personal growth and change, offering new insights.
While the term 'three cold days, four warm days' doesn't exist, it's a transitional season. The town's scenery gradually changes, and the joy of taking out the camera increases. We invited works that capture the essence of October.
Now, let's introduce the submissions and the award-winning works.
Submission Highlights
Photo by haru_wildlife_
haru_wildlife_
Into the Night
📷 Canon EOS 90D
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing a fox gazing at the setting sun. The season, once vibrant, quickly shifts to a more somber mood. The fox seems to be waiting patiently for winter, evoking a sense of melancholy.
Photo by mayusan329
mayusan329
Sea of Clouds and Susuki Fields with Mt. Fuji
📷 NIKON D850
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of Mt. Fuji with snow and susuki grass. It's a quintessential image of Japan's landscape, reminiscent of the country's traditional scenery. Many captured such Japanese landscapes in October.
Photo by ron
ron
Zijin Mountain Atlas Comet
📷 Canon EOS R5
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of the Zijin Mountain Atlas Comet. One of October's major events was the arrival of the comet. Although I couldn't see it myself, I was delighted to see it shared within the cizucu community.
Photo by Yuya
Yuya
It Got Chilly with Just a Towel Blanket
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of an autumn bedroom. As temperatures drop, not only does the outdoor scenery change, but so does the indoor scenery. It may seem trivial, but it's an important perspective to capture the essence of the season.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by Jang Kumi
Jang Kumi
Big Shiitake Mushrooms in Noto
📷 NIKON D810
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of large shiitake mushrooms. The image evokes the taste of beautifully plump shiitake mushrooms. It's the taste of autumn, and although simple, it captures an ideal October scene. Those big shiitakes look delicious...
In Conclusion
How was it?
We were able to catch a glimpse of how each of you spent your October. Whether it's special events or everyday life, capturing them in photos allows us to find special moments anew.
The contest themed 'November Diary' is also underway. Please join us for this one as well.
See you at the next contest.
