Cover photo by fuyu
Introduction
'Everyday Sparkles' 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 theme this time was 'Sparkle'.
As winter arrives, the city is adorned with more illuminations, coloring the cold nights vividly. Sparkling things have a mysterious power to captivate people's hearts.
By sharing the many sparkles scattered in everyday life, an ordinary moment may begin to shine specially. This time, we shared the sparkles seen through your eyes through photographs.
Now, let's introduce the submitted works and the award-winning entries.
Introduction of Submitted Works
Photo by Siili
Siili
Sparkling Water Surface
📷 CANON EOS Kiss X5
cizucu Editorial Team
The light shimmering on the water surface creates a scene as if stars are scattered. This work captures the beauty that changes with the movement of the waves, offering a serene rhythm of light and water.
Photo by kuu2028
kuu2028
Kurashiki
cizucu Editorial Team
From a boat leisurely gliding down a river surrounded by willow leaves, you can feel the slow passage of time. The backs of the couple dressed in traditional attire blend into the scenic view, yet their special sparkle stands out. The sunlight gently illuminating their new beginning creates a warm and beautiful image.
Photo by techi☺︎
techi☺︎
Floating Pavilion and Black-headed Gulls
📷 SONY ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
The shimmering lake surface under the sunlight and the gracefully flying gulls against the blue sky are beautifully captured, freezing a moment in time. The light hitting their large wings evokes a sense of life's sparkle. The floating pavilion in the background adds tranquility, creating a harmonious blend of nature and human activity in this captivating work.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by Junya
Junya
'Rainbow Morning'
📷 NIKON NIKON Z 9
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing the delicate sparkle of snow filling the frame. The morning light creates a jewel-like brilliance spreading across the land. The contrast of light and shadow brings a pleasant rhythm to the scenery, embodying a simple yet captivating beauty.
Photo by fuyu
fuyu
📷 FUJIFILM X-T2
cizucu Editorial Team
Perhaps we long for fireworks in the summer because we are enchanted by this sparkle. Against the backdrop of a twilight beach, the quietly glowing warm sparks capture a fleeting moment of summer felt through a yukata, reflecting a sparkle that lingers in the heart.
In Conclusion
How was it?
The various sparkles you witnessed taught us about the beautiful moments scattered throughout this world. From now on, even the ordinary moments of daily life will reflect as special sparkles in your heart.
We look forward to your works in the next photo contest!
