cizucu Presents 'Whispers of Water, Echoes of Time' | Challenge #187

'Whispers of Water, Echoes of Time' 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.

'Because nothing lasts forever, each moment is precious.'

This is one of the fundamental concepts of Buddhism and the Japanese philosophy of 'wabi-sabi'. The theme this time is 'Moments that Feel Historical'.

Imagine the traces of time, like a rusty doorknob, a moss-covered torii gate, or a mother's well-worn hands. As you drop a stone into the flowing river of history, it will never return. Let's cherish the 'ephemeral nature of time' before us and quietly press the shutter.

We may forget in the hustle and bustle of daily life, but with awareness, we can remember. We look forward to your wonderful submissions.

ezuka

cizucu Editorial Team
The wrinkles on these hands, which suggest the accumulation of years, seem to be proof of having supported, built, and poured love into something. It's a photo that makes me want to aim for such accumulation myself.

kenny

📷 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 6

cizucu Editorial Team
The lush surrounding trees and the tall conifers in the background seem to convey the depth and weight of time of the red torii standing there. It also felt like a guardian spirit embracing all living things.

ryousuke_photography

cizucu Editorial Team
The broken strings and the soot and scars from aging exude a presence like medals earned from standing on stage countless times over the years.

ポッキー藤井

cizucu Editorial Team
The iron lattice is rusted and crumbling, and the natural-colored wall shows noticeable discoloration from grime and soot. These are evidence of the long years this wall has spent enduring rain, wind, and temperature changes. When you think about such stories, the dilapidated wall seems somehow beautiful and emotional.

kai_2020
A giant tree standing in the extreme cold
A photo capturing the strength of life

📷 OLYMPUS OM-1

cizucu Editorial Team
The expansive branches seem like the veins of a beating heart, or like the Amazon River seen on a globe, or like a diagram tracing the origins of life. It's truly a photo that evokes the feeling of eternal life...

【Event Period】
Saturday, February 15, 2025 – Friday, March 14, 2025

【Announcement of Winners】
Friday, March 28, 2025

【Rewards】
5,000 yen credit to cizucu account (for 2 winners)

【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Whispers of Water, Echoes of Time'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Choose your submission content and enter your work

【Judging Criteria】
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: What does the photo aim to convey, and does the photographer's intent come through?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, color, etc.?
(4) Momentary Capture: Does it seize the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the shooting location or subject?