cover image by Hideki
By photographing at night, you can capture a fantastical world woven by light and darkness, different from the daytime. As darkness deepens, the silhouettes and glows drawn by light begin to quietly color the night world.
This time, we introduce expressions that inspire night snapshots. Maximize the unique atmosphere emitted by subjects and provide new photographic inspiration to everyone.
Urban Movements with Light Trails
In the night city, everything in motion holds beauty. The light trails drawn by headlights and streetlights transform into a fantastical landscape through long exposure. Seen from underpasses, main streets, and intersections, the flow of cars gives the impression that the city is alive.
Image by Yukihiro
Image by hhhiroooki
Nature and Night's Collaboration
Nature shows a completely different appearance when darkness falls. Dew-covered flowers and trees swaying in the night breeze emit a mysterious beauty under moonlight or faint artificial light. At seas and rivers, the light reflected on the water creates a dynamic yet serene landscape.
Image by tamu1500
Image by k.2SSD
Drama with People at Night
Incorporating people into night scenes brings drama to the photos. The sight of lovers walking in a night park or people bustling at a night market conveys the tranquility and liveliness of the night. Skillfully use light and shadow to add depth to the expressions and silhouettes of people.
Image by ザワ
Image by お茶碗蒸し
Industrial Glow Illuminating the Night
As the sun sets and silence spreads, the smoke rising from chimneys, light leaking from pipe gaps, and the constant sound of factories create a fantastical world reminiscent of a sci-fi movie set. However, the countless lights filling the scene are not fiction but a nightscape created by the hands of people working tirelessly day and night.
Image by luna11
Gradation of Dusk and Dawn
The time from dusk to dawn marks the boundary between the end of one day and the beginning of the next. It is a magical moment when the colors of the sky change in an instant.
Photographing during this limited time ties the sky and ground landscapes with a soft gradation. This fleeting time transforms the natural beauty and everyday scenery into a memory that leaves a lingering impression.
Image by 柚木かな
Image by Kyoka
Night photography offers an opportunity to capture familiar landscapes from a completely new angle. By creatively using each subject and light, anyone can capture the night world from their unique perspective. When enjoying night photography, ensure safety and leave behind wonderful photos with new discoveries.
Cizucu's Photo Contest 'Night Eyes' is Now Open
Currently, Cizucu is hosting the 'Night Eyes' photo contest themed on 'Memorable Nightscapes' from March 9, 2024 (Saturday) to April 8, 2024 (Monday). The winning works are scheduled to be exhibited in Kyoto Prefecture. Please express the inspiration gained through this magazine in the contest!
