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By cizucu ·
'Frozen Sky' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to any creator registered on cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from the submissions, aiming to discover new talent as a platform and to support the community as a whole.
During the cold winter season, the sky possesses a unique allure. The crisp morning air invigorates the start of the day, the clear blue sky stretches out at noon, and at night, a tranquil starry sky can be observed. Each moment is beautiful, revealing the special charm of winter.
In this contest, participants were invited to capture the cold and beauty unique to winter skies through photography. Now, we are pleased to introduce the submissions and the awarded works.
Image by Gonta
Gonta
“gentle moment”
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph impresses with the crisp winter air and the upright tree standing like a gentleman. Behind the smooth winter sky, snow-capped mountains stretch into the distance. Just looking at it makes you imagine the cold and shiver, yet at the same time, you can almost feel the refreshing chill in the air.
Image by bikkya
bikkya
“Silhouette of Winter Trees”
📷 NIKON D5300
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing a star-filled sky and the silhouettes of trees. The contrast between leafless and lush trees is one of the fascinating aspects of winter landscapes. These winter trees beautifully outline the canvas of the starry sky, reminiscent of an ink painting.
Image by tatsumi-w
tatsumi-w
“Mt. Yari”
📷 Sony | SOG09
cizucu Editorial Team
A photograph capturing the winter sky and Mt. Yari. The rugged, snow-covered Mt. Yari stands so prominently, it almost seems as if it is chilling the sky itself. This image beautifully depicts the relationship between the sky and the mountains.
Image by noliette
noliette
“Rare Snowfall in Osaka City”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7RM4
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph captures a snowy sky over the city. The urban landscape, designed for people, is rendered almost as if its lights exist only to illuminate the falling snow. The beautiful winter night in the city is exquisitely expressed. The ever-changing winter sky reminds us that we are living on this planet.
Image by sei ♫
sei ♫
“Snow Falling from the Pitch-Black Sky...”
📷 NIKON Z 6_2
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a night scene in the Ainokura Gassho-zukuri Village, known for its heavy snowfall. The Gassho-zukuri houses are the quintessential winter landscape of Japan—a culmination of wisdom for living through harsh winters and a form of life shaped by nature.
Image by tamu1500
tamu1500
“Dazzling Light Pouring Down, Island Silhouettes Emerge”
📷 NIKON D750
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph captures the moment when sunlight streams through a break in the clouds, softly illuminating the islands. Observing the sunlight from above, one is struck by the grandeur of nature. This sense of awe, combined with the solitude of winter, is beautifully expressed in this work.
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
Each scene, even when focusing solely on the sky, unmistakably conveys the essence of winter. Conversely, this also means that the sky reveals different expressions with each season. This contest was a reminder of the unique appeal of photography in capturing the subtle passage of time.
We encourage you to continue sharing your sky photographs with the #imasora hashtag.
See you at the next contest!
cover image by tamu1500
