cizucu Presents 'Steps of Life' | Challenge #196

'Steps of Life' 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.

This time, the theme is 'Each Step'.

With the start of a new year, we each take a step at our own pace.
A step of great determination, a small step in daily life, and sometimes a step that involves hesitation and pausing.

What does a step mean to you?
The courage to step towards a dream, the struggles in the process of growth, the small daily accumulations. Every step is a precious moment in life.

Share your path and steps through photography.
Your step might inspire courage or hope in someone else.

We look forward to many submissions!

herohero228
Everyday Life

📷 Canon PowerShot SX710 HS

cizucu Editorial Team
An impressive shot of someone carefully climbing steps, one by one. Even if it takes time, even if it's slow, even if you stop sometimes, each step becomes a part of life's journey. When you look back, this path will be etched as a sure footprint.

makitomo15
2024 was a year full of new challenges. As 2025 begins, I was thinking about what goals to set for this year, but I still want to challenge myself with things I haven't tried or known yet, so I decided to walk with 'challenge' as my goal again this year.

📷 FUJIFILM X-T4

cizucu Editorial Team
The decision to take a step and the journey to reach the summit are never easy. However, beyond that lies such a beautiful view and a sense of achievement. Each accumulated step might make this moment shine even brighter.

TATSU
In my 7th year of photography, I captured my best shot.

cizucu Editorial Team
The confidence and experience of capturing the best shot is undoubtedly a significant step. The accumulation of steps over seven years is felt in this beautiful and powerful work, filled with the emotions invested in it.

お茶碗蒸し
Step by Step

📷 SONY ILCE-1

cizucu Editorial Team
The footprints steadily etched in the sand evoke the journey taken and the future ahead. Even if they are eventually washed away by the waves, we should not forget that each step was indeed taken.

[Contest Period]
March 15, 2025 (Saturday) - April 14, 2025 (Monday)

[Announcement of Winners]
April 28, 2025 (Friday)

[Rewards]
5,000 yen credit to cizucu account (for 2 winners)

[How to Enter]
・Select the contest 'Steps of Life'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Select 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 across?
(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 or subject matter?