Daily Palette
‘Daily Palette’ is a global online photo contest presented by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions are curated from among the entries, aiming to discover new talent for the platform and to foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme is “Colors Discovered in Everyday Life.”
Look around and you’ll find our daily lives are awash with a rich palette of colors.
From the ever-changing hues of the sky, to the architecture on street corners, the dishes on our tables, and the seasonal transitions in nature, color permeates every aspect of our routines.
This contest invites creative photographs that capture the diverse colors found in familiar places and everyday moments. Any moment is welcome—capture the beauty of color as it appears in your daily life.
Why not discover just how vivid and beautiful the colors of our everyday world can be through your photography? We look forward to your submissions.
Inspiration
Image by ★chihiro★
★chihiro★
📷 18-300mm F/3.5-6.3 DiIII-A VC VXD B061X
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph beautifully captures the boundary between sunset and night, with a stunning gradient of red and purple spreading across the sky. The image freezes a fleeting, beautiful moment, and simply gazing at the shifting colors of the sky brings a sense of calm. The lingering glow of sunset and the anticipation of night coexist, evoking a dreamlike atmosphere that draws the viewer in—a truly captivating work.
Image by ＊yoko＊
＊yoko＊
📷 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019
cizucu Editorial Team
The crisp, clear winter air is conveyed through the colors in this photograph. The blue-toned landscape strikes a perfect balance between coldness and beauty, and the tranquil chill within the image draws the viewer in.
Image by kotalun
kotalun
“The Dazzling Green of the Tea Fields”
cizucu Editorial Team
The vibrant green of the tea fields under the blue sky is perfectly harmonized, creating a pleasantly dazzling impression. The photograph is so lively you can almost sense the scent of the wind, with the green bursting with energy and a refreshing sensation spreading through the scene. The image captures a delicate balance of color, leaving a lasting impression of this fleeting landscape.
Image by 橋向 真
橋向 真
“Autumn Colors Blending into the Stream 🍁”
📷 Canon 70-300mm
cizucu Editorial Team
The red reflected on the water’s surface is like autumn magic. The deepening hues of the foliage evoke nature’s palette. Autumn colors quietly spread through the river, creating a painterly landscape of serene beauty.
What did you think?
Just as these photographs capture the unique colors of each season, why not focus your lens on the hues of winter?
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
Saturday, February 24, 2024 – Saturday, March 23, 2024
[Award Announcement]
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
[Reward]
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Submit]
・Select the ‘Daily Palette’ contest
・Tap “Agree to Submission Guidelines and Post”
・Select your content and submit your work
[Judging Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Clarity: 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 of the subject been effectively captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique ingenuity in location or subject?