Cover photo by Tamayuu
Spring Swing
'Spring Swing' 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.
This time, the theme is 'Lighthearted Spring'.
The arrival of spring brings a light rhythm around us. Flowers swaying in the wind, children jumping, the moment when fresh green sprouts... Spring is a season filled with buoyant movements.
'Swing' implies 'swaying', 'bouncing', and 'moving to a rhythm'. Capture those pleasant spring moments with your camera. Whether it's landscapes, people, or animals, find the 'swing' of spring that you feel.
We look forward to many submissions!
Inspiration
Photo by Tamayuu
Tamayuu
📷 SONY α7 IV
cizucu Editorial Team
When it comes to spring, cherry blossoms come to mind. Even when photographing the same cherry blossoms, there are various ways to observe them. As in this photo, carefully approaching the cherry blossoms and discovering reflections can be interesting. Break away from conventions and find your own unique shot.
Photo by Yukihiro
Yukihiro
Umbrellas gathered under the sunlit cherry blossoms
📷 SONY α7 III
cizucu Editorial Team
This also captures cherry blossoms, but it seems to have been taken with an eye for the town's colors. As the season becomes more colorful, find heart-throbbing moments through the viewfinder.
Photo by Ao
Ao
When I see tulips, I think of spring.
📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION | E-P7
cizucu Editorial Team
However, spring is not just about cherry blossoms. Finding the season might actually be simple. Without being too rigid, pay attention to the changes around you.
Photo by Sui
Sui
Focus Stolen
📷 FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. | SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
Spring is the season when you can finally wear your favorite hat and go out! Find the lighthearted spring in the small moments of everyday life. You might even have the lucky coincidence of capturing a watch showing 12:34.
Photo by Yoshida Soufu
Yoshida Soufu
Girl Jumping Rope Taking a Break
📷 FUJIFILM | X-E4
cizucu Editorial Team
As it's finally the season where coats are unnecessary, both children and adults should go out. It's a known fact that it will soon become too hot to want to go out again. Take breaks and move your body lightly.
Contest Information
[Event Period]
Saturday, March 29, 2025 – Monday, April 28, 2025
[Award Announcement]
Around Monday, May 12, 2025
[Reward]
Free participation ticket for the 'photo poster project' hosted by cizucu (worth 6,000 yen, for 2 people)
[How to Enter]
・Select the contest 'Spring Swing'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Select the content to submit your work
[Judging Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: Does the photographer's intent come across in the photo?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, color, etc.?
(4) Moment Capture: Does it seize the shutter chance and timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the location, subject, etc.?
