Beyond the Tracks
‘Beyond the Tracks’ is a global online photography contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions will be curated, aiming to discover new talent through the platform and foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme is Railways.
Railways have played an indispensable role in Japan’s modernization and the development of local communities. Throughout their history, railways have deepened ties with communities and become pioneers of new eras. While some lines have been discontinued and become part of history due to depopulation, the traces of the rails remain, creating new value as local landmarks.
We invite submissions that capture the world woven by railways: moments of intersection between people and communities, the impact of railways on daily life, and visions for the future of railways. Through your unique sensibility and perspective, explore the essence and significance of railways, and illuminate their allure in a new light.
Award recipients will be invited to join the cizucu Ambassador account. We look forward to your submissions.
Inspiration
Image by Shimakou
cizucu Editorial Team
An old hut and a bench. With nothing to obstruct the view, a magnificent panorama of the Seto Inland Sea unfolds. This image captures the intersecting lives of locals and travelers at an unmanned station.
Image by らっしぃ
cizucu Editorial Team
As the timetable changes, the platform embraces the rhythms of urban life, sending people off to their respective destinations with each passing train.
Contest Information
Contest Period
July 24, 2023 (Mon) – August 24, 2023 (Thu)
How to Submit
・Select the contest ‘Beyond the Tracks’
・Tap “Agree to the submission guidelines and post”
・Choose your content and submit your work
Selection Criteria
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Clarity: Is the photographer’s intent clearly conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate strength in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique ingenuity in location or subject?