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By cizucu ·
‘Turn Back’ is a global online photo 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 “A Place You Wish to Return To.”
There are places that, when you return, bring a sense of relaxation and allow your true self to emerge. Whether it’s a place where you feel a special connection, or somewhere that appears in your dreams for reasons unknown, places and memories are often deeply intertwined. What may seem ordinary to one person can be extraordinary to another.
It could be the natural beauty of mountains or the sea, a favorite local shop, or perhaps a traditional tatami room in your family home. Capture a special place that remains in your heart, and describe in your caption what makes it so meaningful to you.
Image by 橋向真
橋向真
“Mount Fuji”
📷 Canon EOS R
cizucu Editorial Team
When we encounter the grandeur of nature, whether out of awe or inspiration, those scenes often remain vividly in our memory. Landscapes shaped over long periods remind us that we share this earth together.
Image by yuya4four
yuya4four
“Passing People”
📷 FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. | SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
Returning to the local train station you frequented as a student can bring back a rush of memories. Places where we spent significant time often hold invisible time capsules.
Image by スタジオ321
スタジオ321
“The Summer When the Lady at the Roadside Shop Gave Me Shaved Ice”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M2
cizucu Editorial Team
Sometimes, even a nondescript shop you visited only once can leave a lasting impression. Encounters with people at a bar on your travels can make a journey unforgettable—such stories are not uncommon.
How did these stories resonate with you?
We hope you enjoy the journey of tracing back to those memorable places that come to mind!
[Contest Period]
September 23, 2023 (Sat) – October 23, 2023 (Mon)
[How to Submit]
・Select the ‘Turn Back’ contest
・Tap “Agree to Submission Guidelines and Post”
・Choose your content and submit your work
[Jury Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: Is the photographer’s intent clearly conveyed?
(3) Artistic Expression: Does the work demonstrate expressive qualities in perspective, composition, balance, focus, color, etc.?
(4) Timing: Has the photographer captured a decisive moment or opportunity?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location, subject, or approach?
