cizucu Presents 'Cat Day' | Challenge #70

‘Cat Day’ is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding artworks will be curated from the submissions, with the aim of discovering new talent for the platform and fostering support within the community.

This edition’s theme, in celebration of ‘World Cat Day’ on February 22, is ‘Cat Day’.

Let’s capture the charming moments of your beloved cats in honor of Cat Day.

We invite photographs filled with humor and affection, perfect for Cat Day. Whether it’s a cat you live with or one you encounter in the city, we look forward to images that celebrate Cat Day—adorable gestures, endearing expressions, or amusing antics.

This time, we welcome two official curators: Sayo and sato.

For every photo submitted to this contest, 10 yen will be donated to the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Animal Fund. We look forward to your many submissions!

おみぃはん

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cizucu Editorial Team
It’s not uncommon to find overwhelming feline charm in the everyday. Discovering that irresistible urge to ‘protect’ them is never difficult. Capture those unadorned, candid moments of cats in your photographs.

eriko

cizucu Editorial Team
Even in the playful interactions between cats, we can discover precious moments worthy of celebration. Instead of words, cats communicate through scent and deepen their bonds by grooming each other.

tom

cizucu Editorial Team
Or share a memorable moment with your cat as a cherished family member. By observing closely, you may capture expressions that are a little different from the everyday.
We hope this contest inspires you, and we look forward to seeing many delightful cat photographs.

We are also seeking members for the cizucu official circle ‘Cat Days’, a community for cat lovers to share only cat photographs. During the contest period, photos posted within the circle can also be submitted to this contest simultaneously.

For details on how to join the circle and further usage instructions, please see here. We look forward to your participation requests.

[Contest Period]
Thursday, February 22, 2024 – Thursday, March 21, 2024

[Announcement of Awards]
Thursday, April 4, 2024

[Rewards]
Purchase of two works (Basic License, M size) by cizucu

[How to Submit]
・Select the ‘Cat Day’ contest
・Tap ‘Agree to the submission guidelines and post’
・Choose your content and submit your artwork

[Selection 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 qualities such as perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the photographer captured the decisive moment or timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location, subject, etc.?