Spotlight on This Week's Featured Work | Knowledge #58

In 'Spotlight', creators from the cizucu community focus on outstanding works within cizucu and discuss the merits of these photos. Through this initiative, we aim to introduce more people to creators' works and create a space where creators can inspire each other with ideas and perspectives.

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Wajima Okutsuhime Shrine Grand Festival
I want to capture the wonderful festival in Wajima again

Spotlight by Jang Kumi
The Okutsuhime Shrine Grand Festival, commonly known as the 'Ama Festival', is held annually on August 22 in Wajima City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is a festival based on the legend that the goddess of 'Hegura Island', floating 50 kilometers off the coast of Wajima, visits the male god of Wajima once a year, resulting in the birth of a new deity. In line with this legend, the mikoshi is carried by men dressed as women. They wear makeup and colorful waist wraps and enter the sea with the chant 'Yassa Yassa'. This photo vividly brings back the scene. The sunset over Sodegahama, the brave figures of the men, and the majestic presence of the mikoshi create a triad of beauty.

永山敏也

American Village
In American Village, located in Mihama, Chatan Town, Okinawa Prefecture, fireworks are launched every Saturday night during the summer. The sea stretches out before you, and I captured the sea and fireworks with my iPhone.

Spotlight by fujikko
The vibrant atmosphere of the moment is fully conveyed. The balance of the sky, fireworks, the people watching, and the decorative lights is exquisite, making you feel as if you are there. While many photos capture fireworks in a dynamic and large way, this expression of fireworks is truly remarkable.

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Spotlight by Tsubasa Mfg
This piece makes you realize that the beauty of green is not limited to vibrant hues. The moss-covered straight stone path, with a torii at the end, reveals it as a shrine approach. The carefully planted and pruned cedar trees convey a sense of tranquility.

Just as you deeply consider what you want to convey through your own work, many people find joy in imagining what others are trying to express through theirs. This empathy and curiosity are at the heart of the 'Spotlight' initiative. 'Spotlight' continues to shine a light on each piece by creators, serving as a place where new inspiration is born and spreads among creators...