Cover photo by tona
The cizucu community hosts global online photo contests open to everyone. From those organized by cizucu to collaborations with brands, the content and themes are diverse. These contests aim to inspire individual creativity and enable rich, free expression.
The currently ongoing contests are '14 Palms', 'Taste the Moment', 'Steps of Life', 'Spring Swing', 'MEETS DIFFERENT IDEAS', and 'April Diary ‘25'.
This time, we introduce selected entries and contest information from each ongoing contest.
14 Palms
【Theme】Within a focal length of 1m
【Submission Deadline】 Monday, April 7, 2025
Photo by kai_2020
kai_2020
📷 OLYMPUS OM-1
cizucu Editorial Team
The delicate texture of the petals stands out at a focal length of 1m, giving a sense of realism as if you could touch them. The contrast with the dark background highlights the subject, capturing the beauty of life in a mystical way.
Taste the Moment
【Theme】Special moments of dining
【Submission Deadline】 Thursday, April 10, 2025
Photo by Zoe
Zoe
Best of Chinese cuisine.
📷 RICOH GR III
cizucu Editorial Team
The steam rising from the glossy Tianjin rice conveys the freshly made deliciousness and warmth. This photo captures the excitement and happiness that can only be experienced in this moment before a meal.
Steps of Life
【Theme】Each step
【Submission Deadline】 Monday, April 14, 2025
Photo by Tsubasa Workshop
Tsubasa Workshop
A wedding at a shrine
📷 PENTAX K-1 Mark II
cizucu Editorial Team
The couple takes a step forward in the solemn atmosphere, marking the beginning of a new chapter in life. The moment of determination and blessing captured from behind is beautifully framed with the traditional shrine scenery.
Spring Swing
【Theme】Lighthearted spring
【Submission Deadline】 Monday, April 28, 2025
Photo by tk
tk
Two-person ride.
📷 FUJIFILM X100VI
cizucu Editorial Team
The tranquil townscape and gentle air reflect the arrival of spring. The slightly unstable two-person bicycle and hair blowing in the wind convey a sense of lightness, perfectly fitting the theme.
MEETS DIFFERENT IDEAS
【Theme】Stirring of the heart
【Submission Deadline】 Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photo by tona
tona
Gentle rain falls on the windshield
and the trees beyond appear blurred
prompting me to press the shutter
📷 SONY α7 III
cizucu Editorial Team
The blurred scenery in the rain seems to reflect the vague emotions and fluctuations within the heart. The silhouette of the hazy trees overlaps with memories, evoking a sense of nostalgia and poignancy.
April Diary ‘25
【Theme】April Diary
【Submission Deadline】 Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Photo by suttosi
suttosi
The couple cherry blossoms that have stood together for a hundred years in my hometown. Across distant memories, unchanged feelings quietly watch over this hill.
cizucu Editorial Team
The couple cherry blossoms illuminated by the sunset stand quietly together. The surrounding trees and mountains enhance their beauty, capturing a moment filled with warmth and nostalgia that one would want to record in an April diary.
