‘Unseen Beauty’ is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions will be curated, with the aim of discovering new talent through the platform and supporting the community.
This edition’s theme is “Discoveries Hidden in Everyday Life”!
Looking through the viewfinder, there are moments when we are surprised by unexpected beauty and encounters in the ordinary. The cizucu team is continually inspired and moved by the works you share each day.
This contest invites you to explore “Discoveries Hidden in Everyday Life”—from extraordinary beauty to astonishing revelations. Capture the wonders and beauty concealed in the familiar moments, everyday scenes, and daily life around you, offering a fresh perspective through your lens. It could be a morning cup of coffee, a scene on your commute, or a spontaneous family smile.
Inspiration
Image by Shimakou
Shimakou
📷 NIKON CORPORATION | NIKON D810
cizucu Editorial Team
A single green leaf rests on a stark, high-contrast backdrop of asphalt and white road lines. The image highlights the delicate qualities of nature juxtaposed with the hard, urban textures of the cityscape.
Image by gs_pilot
gs_pilot
“The Many Islands of Setouchi and the Milky Way
#Setouchi #SetoInlandSea #Nightscape #StarScape #MilkyWay #Fudekageyama #Mihara #Onomichi #Hiroshima”
📷 NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | NIKON
cizucu Editorial Team
This work captures the contrast between heaven and earth in the tranquility of night, freed from the bustle of the day. The majestic beauty of the starry sky and the lights on the ground create a luminous tableau, beautifully illustrating how our everyday places transform with the passage of time.
Image by Hideki
Hideki
📷 FUJIFILM | X100F
cizucu Editorial Team
This work captures the everyday life of a place rich in culture and tradition. The colorful flags fluttering in the wind are visually striking, conveying the atmosphere of the scene. The two figures sharing a quiet moment at a shrine evoke a sense of introspective calm and community.
Even simply picking up your camera at home can lead to many discoveries. We look forward to your submissions, inspired by your unique perspectives!
Contest Information
【Contest Period】
Saturday, November 18, 2023 – Sunday, December 17, 2023
【Announcement of Awards】
Saturday, December 30, 2023
【How to Submit】
・Select the ‘Unseen Beauty’ contest
・Tap “Agree to the submission guidelines and post”
・Select 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) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate expressive power 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?