Night Eyes
‘Night Eyes’ is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding works will be curated from the submissions, with the aim of discovering new talent on the platform and supporting the community.
This edition’s theme is “Unforgettable Nightscapes”.
Nightscapes, with their enchanting interplay of light and shadow, beautifully capture the brilliance of the city and the mysteries of nature, inviting viewers into a world of profound emotion.
Through your night photography, express the tranquility of nature, the vibrancy of the city, or the stories of people’s lives. We encourage you to incorporate unique perspectives, techniques, and creative approaches that are possible only at night. We look forward to experiencing the depth of nightscapes captured through each of your “Night Eyes.”
The selected works will be exhibited in Kyoto Prefecture around May (6 works). Please refer to the notes at the end of this magazine for details regarding the exhibition.
Inspiration
Image by ⭐︎グッチー⭐︎
⭐︎グッチー⭐︎
📷 NIKON D750
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph captures fireworks bursting in the night sky, a yakatabune boat, and the Rainbow Bridge. It conveys the beauty and vibrancy of the city at night, as well as the festive atmosphere. The work beautifully communicates the allure and mystery of the urban night.
Image by ek_photofeeling
ek_photofeeling
📷 Canon EOS R5
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a snowy night in an ordinary alleyway. Even the most familiar scenes are transformed by the drama of falling snow, revealing the hidden beauty of everyday life and resulting in a compelling nightscape photograph.
Image by yanma222
yanma222
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph features a traditional thatched-roof house in Nara Prefecture beneath the Milky Way. The quietly shimmering Milky Way harmonizes with the old Japanese architecture, fusing the timeless beauty of the landscape with the grandeur of the cosmos. The image eloquently expresses the beauty shaped over centuries.
How did you find these works? Whether a scene is man-made or natural, the night reveals expressions unseen by day. We look forward to seeing evocative photographs that capture that beauty and transience. We welcome your submissions!
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
March 9, 2024 (Sat) – April 8, 2024 (Mon)
[Announcement of Selected Artists]
April 26, 2024 (Fri)
[Reward]
Exhibition of selected works in Kyoto Prefecture (6 works, scheduled for May)
<Notes>
- Works will be exhibited in A4 size
- Recommended resolution: 2516×3544px (approx. 9 megapixels) or higher
- Exhibition costs will be covered by cizucu
- Please note that works may be cropped if the size does not match
- Details regarding the venue and schedule will be announced in cizucu Magazine around the end of March
[How to Submit]
・Select the contest ‘Night Eyes’
・Tap “Agree to the submission guidelines and post”
・Select your content and submit your work
[Selection Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: Is the artist’s intent clearly conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate strength in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing been effectively captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location, subject, or approach?
cover image by ⭐︎グッチー⭐︎