‘Beyond the Tracks’ is a global photography contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators. Through cizucu’s contests, outstanding submissions are curated, with the aim of discovering new talent as a platform and supporting the community as a whole.
This time, we present a selection of submissions and award-winning works from the ‘Beyond the Tracks’ contest, themed on .
Featured Works
Image by morissy
morissy
“Someone once told me they were glad to see what I saw, even if they couldn’t be there in person.”
📷 NIKON D7500
cizucu Editorial Team
This work is imbued with emotion not only in the photograph but also in its caption. It evokes a gentle nostalgia in the viewer, while also conveying a ‘direct and powerful feeling’ for someone special. From the perspective of the train as subject, to the narrative in the background, this is a truly compelling artwork.
Image by 10n_bi
10n_bi
“To the Snowy Mountains”
📷 PENTAX K-1 Mark II
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a train moving forward as if propelled by a break in the clouds after snowfall. Snowy days evoke a range of emotions—from the pure joy of playing in the snow to the reluctance of heading to work. This artwork offers viewers a diversity of interpretations.
Image by 加藤溪山
加藤溪山
“The Tracks Go On Forever”
📷 iPhone 11 Pro
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph beautifully captures a rainbow arching over the railway tracks. It feels as if you’ve stumbled upon this moment while crossing the tracks. The composition and the photographer’s unique perspective create a vivid sense of reality, making viewers feel as though they are witnessing the scene firsthand.
Awarded Artwork
Image by aoneko355
aoneko355
“Cherry Blossoms and Cable Car”
📷 SONY α7R V
cizucu Editorial Team
This work exquisitely fuses railway, cherry blossoms, and a beautiful coastal landscape.
Pushed forward by the sea, which suggests boundless possibilities and new adventures, and cheered on by the cherry blossoms heralding a new season and hope, the train continues its journey. The artwork richly expresses hope and new beginnings, sparking the imagination for the future.
By spending time in contemplation, the photographer captures those rare, special expressions. This work conveys the importance of such once-in-a-lifetime moments, which is why it was selected as the awarded artwork for this contest.
In Closing
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
This contest gathered works that not only captured themselves, but also conveyed the stories and emotions behind them.
Each photograph, born from the photographer’s persistent experimentation, offers viewers a wealth of interpretations and inspiration.
Pause for a moment, pick up your camera. Sometimes, take a train and venture far.
In those moments, take another look at your own work.
It’s not just self-satisfaction. It’s to encounter the next wonderful artwork.
So, grab your ticket and step into a new world!