Mission

Recent summers have brought soaring daytime temperatures, making it almost daunting to venture outdoors during the day. That’s why the hours after sunset become a precious time for photographic exploration. This time, our theme is "Summer Nights." The lingering warmth in the air, the chorus of insects, the festive sounds of summer matsuri, light and people gathering beneath street lamps and lanterns. On summer nights, temperature, sound, and light are liberated, and people’s activities spill out into the open. Whether it’s a lively festival, a quiet alleyway, or the darkness by the sea, capture the temperature, scent, sounds, and light of summer nights as you experience them. Wander while the shadows linger, and press the shutter to immortalize the beauty of a summer night. We look forward to your submissions. *Submissions that violate our guidelines ( https://www.cizucu.com/terms/guideline ) will not be considered by the curatorial jury. *Prize recipients may be contacted by the cizucu team to confirm personal information such as address.