Nature’s Whisper
'Nature’s Whisper' is a global online photography contest presented by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding works will be curated from the submissions, with the aim of discovering new talent for the platform and supporting the community.
This edition’s theme is “The Beauty of Nature in Winter”.
During the cold winter days, natural landscapes reveal a unique beauty.
This contest invites you to experience the joy of observing nature and plants in winter, and to express that beauty through photography. Capture the subtle expressions of flowers blanketed in snow, frozen leaves, mountains adorned with crystalline ice, or the resilient spirit of flowers thriving beneath the winter sky.
The purpose of this contest is to discover the quiet yet undeniable beauty of nature—like a whisper. We look forward to your submissions.
Inspiration
Image by Ray
Ray
“In the Cold, Clear Air”
📷 NIKON Z 50
cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph capturing a mountain just beginning to be covered in snow, alongside evergreen plants that remain lush even in winter. Climbing mountains at the start of the year is a tradition, but most trees along the snowy trails have shed their leaves. Occasionally, you come across a tree still vibrant with green, which never fails to surprise.
Image by Tomoyuki Azuma
Tomoyuki Azuma
“Hokkaido”
📷 NIKON D7200
cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph of a solitary tree standing on the vast land of Hokkaido. The snow illuminated by the sun glistens in white, as if celebrating the miracle of this resilient life. It is an image that can only be captured in winter.
Image by Jang Kumi
Jang Kumi
“Scent of Cyclamen”
📷 NIKON D810
cizucu Editorial Team
Alternatively, you may find new discoveries by observing and photographing cyclamen close at hand. Flowers that bloom in the challenging winter season allow us to rediscover the diversity of this time of year.
Image by hikaru masamiya
hikaru masamiya
“Interior with square light”
cizucu Editorial Team
Or perhaps you may discover the understated beauty of winter’s nature in the houseplants on your balcony. Take a closer look at the winter aspect of the plants that accompany you throughout the year.
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
Saturday, January 13, 2024 – Monday, February 12, 2024
[Award Announcement]
Monday, February 26, 2023
[Rewards]
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Submit]
・Select the contest 'Nature’s Whisper'
・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 Focus: Is the photographer’s intent and message clearly conveyed?
(3) Artistic Expression: Does the work demonstrate expressive qualities in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing of the subject been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location or subject?