‘Spring Melody’ 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 for the platform and supporting the community.

This edition’s theme is ‘The Arrival of Spring’.
The gentle breeze of spring is in the air, and a vibrant array of flowers is in full bloom. As spring arrives, new life emerges and nature is adorned with a beautiful melody.

For this contest, we invite you to express serene spring landscapes, elegant blossoms, or the fresh emotions of the season through photography. We look forward to seeing your works that capture the essence of spring.

Additionally, as a special campaign for this contest, every creator who submits 10 works will receive a guaranteed reward of 250 yen. We are excited to see the wonderful photographs born from your unique perspectives on spring.

Within ‘Spring Melody’, every creator who submits 10 works will receive 250 yen in credit. Please read the following notes carefully.

• You must submit 10 works. Please complete your seller registration and ensure that ‘List on Marketplace’ is enabled when submitting to the contest.
• Credits will be awarded after the contest concludes.

eriko
“Ipponzakura” (Solitary Cherry Tree)

cizucu Editorial Team
Titled “Ipponzakura”, this delicate and ephemeral cherry blossom evokes a nostalgic atmosphere that signals the arrival of spring. The solitary cherry tree symbolizes the changing of the seasons, and its beauty resonates deeply. Through this photograph, it feels as if the gentle melody of spring can be heard.

The landscape woven by eriko’s sensibility elegantly conveys the coming of spring.

TwiggyBBT

📷 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. | E-M1

cizucu Editorial Team
The gentle color palette warmly envelops the viewer, and together with the soft texture of the tulip, creates a dreamy atmosphere. By focusing on a single tulip, the vitality of the plant is accentuated, allowing the full sensation of spring’s arrival to come through.

omiso
“Seeing yellow flowers makes me feel that spring has come!”

📷 Canon | Canon EOS R10

cizucu Editorial Team
The brightness of the yellow flowers evokes the arrival of spring and fills the heart. That warmth is conveyed and lifts the spirit. Furthermore, the composition, with the yellow flowers out of focus and the surroundings softly blurred, is particularly captivating.

ばつまる
“Spring in Satoyama”

📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION | E-M1MarkII

cizucu Editorial Team
This is a beautiful image filled with the breath of nature. The harmony of the mountains, the expansive sky, and the cherry blossoms conveys a sense of richness in the air. Viewing this photograph allows you to fully experience the arrival of spring. The reflection of the cherry blossoms on the water’s surface is especially striking, highlighting their beauty. It is a wonderful work that makes you want to savor a moment in nature.

We hope you enjoyed this feature.

This contest is a wonderful opportunity to express the beauty of spring landscapes and flowers through photography. Will you compose a spring melody with your unique sensibility?

Let’s share the joy of welcoming a new season together!

【Contest Period】
Saturday, March 16, 2024 – Monday, April 15, 2024

【Announcement of Selected Artists】
Monday, April 29, 2024

【Reward】
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu

【How to Submit】
・Select the ‘Spring Melody’ contest
・Tap ‘Agree to the contest terms and submit’
・Select your submission and enter your work

【Jury Criteria】
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Focus: Is the photographer’s intent clearly conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate expressive qualities such as perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing of the subject been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location, subject, or approach?