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By cizucu ·
'March Diary' is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions will be curated from among the entries, with the aim of discovering new talent on the platform and fostering support within the community.
The series, which began last month, is a contest where participants post photographs taken each day, accompanied by a record of that day's events, much like a diary.
A diary is a valuable means of recording one's life and experiences. Looking back, you may objectively observe your own growth and changes, and gain new insights. Please include the story behind the photograph or the events of the day in your caption to organize your thoughts and feelings.
March marks a turning point as a new season arrives. You might observe flowers and plants under the gentle spring sky, organize your surroundings in preparation for the coming year, or enjoy seasonal events such as Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day).
We invite you to share your everyday photo diaries from March. We look forward to receiving your submissions.
Image by 佐藤亜梨沙｜Sato Arisa
佐藤亜梨沙｜Sato Arisa
“Sakura × Nanohana”
📸 FUJIFILM | GFX50S II
cizucu Editorial Team
This scene, as if leaping from a page of a diary, evokes the gentle atmosphere of March. Recording flowers discovered on a walk or your feelings at that moment as a diary entry can be a wonderful practice. Spring blossoms are sure to brighten the start of a delightful day.
Image by shizuku
shizuku
“Hello.”
📸 FUJIFILM | X-T20
cizucu Editorial Team
This greeting pigeon symbolizes the season of new beginnings. The caption “Hello.” conveys a sense of anticipation for new adventures, capturing the spirit of a fresh start unique to March. Why not record your own aspirations for the new season here?
Image by Uejo Ikuto
Uejo Ikuto
📸 FUJI PHOTO FILM CO., LTD. | SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
Taking a trip for a change of pace can be refreshing. New discoveries and encounters found in extraordinary settings offer a valuable opportunity to reflect on the everyday. Enjoying the extraordinary and recording those special memories in your diary can be a wonderful experience.
Image by the Oji brown
the Oji brown
“I meant to give them, but the flower shop was already closed.”
📸 SONY | ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
March, with the arrival of spring, brings new encounters and beginnings. Gifting flowers is a beautiful way to express joy and gratitude. Capturing the emotions of graduation or the anticipation of a new chapter through photography and words can create lasting memories.
How did you find these inspirations?
Why not capture the unique emotions of March—nostalgia for graduation, the start of a new life, or the beautiful scenes of plum and cherry blossoms—and convey the charm and emotion of those moments? We hope the cizucu community will continue to share daily stories, deepening our collective understanding of photography. We look forward to your submissions!
[Contest Period]
Friday, March 1, 2024 – Sunday, March 31, 2023
[Announcement of Awardees]
Sunday, April 14, 2024
[Rewards]
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu (3 works)
[How to Submit]
・Select the 'March Diary' contest
・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: Does the photograph clearly communicate the creator’s intent?
(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 demonstrate unique creativity in location, subject, or approach?
