Frozen Sky
‘Frozen Sky’ 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 talents through the platform and to foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme is ‘Winter Sky’.
During the cold winter season, the sky reveals a unique allure. The crisp morning air brings a refreshing start to the day, the midday sky is a clear, luminous blue, and at night, a tranquil star-filled sky emerges. Each moment is beautiful, showcasing the distinctive charm of winter.
For this contest, express the cold and beauty unique to winter skies through your photography.
Any time of day is welcome—morning, afternoon, or night. Explore the unique qualities of the winter sky at different hours.
The winter sky is beautiful at every moment, offering a variety of stories only this season can tell. Why not capture the narratives woven by the winter sky through your lens? We look forward to seeing the wonderful stories your ‘Winter Sky’ will share. We eagerly await your submissions.
Inspiration
Image by ICHIHO
ICHIHO
📸 RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. | PENTAX K-S1
cizucu Editorial Team
The sky lingering above the mountains paints a beautiful gradient from deep blue to elegant orange. This fleeting moment of stillness evokes the beauty of winter and the breath of nature. This photograph, capturing a luxurious moment, harmonizes the chill of the air with the warmth of the light, stirring a quiet emotion within the viewer.
Image by kokokun
kokokun
📸 PENTAX K-5 II
cizucu Editorial Team
The rays of the setting sun streaming through the clouds create a mystical moment, drawing crepuscular rays like a celestial ladder. This photograph masterfully captures the beauty and mystery of light in nature, conveying both awe and tranquility to the viewer.
Image by Yusei
Yusei
cizucu Editorial Team
The winter sky is crystal clear, evoking the sensation of time frozen in silence. The gradations of blue seem to express the mysteries of the season, making this photograph a true representation of winter’s beauty.
Image by junya
junya
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph exquisitely captures a tranquil winter moment where the pure white sky and the snow-covered ground merge, erasing the boundary between them. The snow and sky blend together, creating a surreal landscape as if the sky and earth have become one.
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
January 20, 2024 (Sat) – February 19, 2024 (Mon)
[Award Announcement]
March 4, 2024 (Mon)
[Reward]
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Submit]
・Select the ‘Frozen Sky’ contest
・Tap ‘Agree to 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 creativity in location or subject?