Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden '100 Years of Green' Award Announcement | Challenge #126
Cover image by きぃ
'100 Years of Green' is a global photo contest held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, supported by cizucu, open to creators worldwide. In cizucu's photo contests, outstanding works are curated from the entries, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
This special photo contest, held to commemorate the 100th anniversary, was themed 'Plant Diversity' for its first edition. Participants discovered the intriguing and beautiful aspects of diversity, capturing flowers seen while walking through town, trees in hometown parks, and wildlife coexisting with plants.
Now, let's introduce the entries and winners.
Introduction of Entries
Image by Hanako
Hanako
In the Forest
Chigusa Plateau
cizucu Editorial Team
The fern budding in the forest symbolizes the strength and mystery of nature. The rich nature of Chigusa Plateau serves as the backdrop, with soft light beautifully highlighting the details of the fern. Your perspective conveys the vitality of this plant, revealing the depth of nature to the viewer.
Image by きぃ
きぃ
[Twilight]
In childhood, clovers grew abundantly near home and along school routes, where we eagerly searched for four-leaf clovers and made crowns. Nature was a part of our lives, close and familiar.
As adults, we prioritize convenience for efficient living, gradually losing opportunities to see and touch clovers, and many become distant from nature.
—Twilight
A time when different dimensions intersect.
Let this photo remind you of your childhood self, who lived in harmony with nature.
📷 Panasonic DC-S5M2
cizucu Editorial Team
This work evokes warmth and nostalgia, reminiscent of time spent interacting with nature in childhood. The twilight light gently envelops the clovers, recalling past moments. It reminds us of the often-overlooked connection with nature in daily life, bringing peace to the heart.
Image by 8maru
8maru
📷 FUJIFILM X-H2
cizucu Editorial Team
The delicate depiction of dandelion fluff conveys the beauty and fragility of nature. The pattern of seeds transmitting light resembles an artistic creation of life. The balance of perspective and composition makes this a striking image.
Award-Winning Works
Image by yuko.
yuko.
Lotus After the Rain
📷 Canon EOS Kiss X10
Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden
The point here is the capture of the lotus after the rain. The dignified beauty of the lotus flower, wet with raindrops, stands out. Truly the flower of paradise!
Image by saciiiko
saciiiko
📷 SONY ILCE-6000
Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden
Refreshing. While cosmos usually brings to mind pink or white, those dyed in the cool autumn sky blue are also beautiful.
Image by るりり
るりり
Michael's Spear
📷 SONY ZV-E10
Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden
The idea of likening the heliconia leaf to Michael's spear is brilliant. The varying light creates a beautiful effect, reminiscent of the shine of a spear blade.
In Conclusion
How was it?
This special photo contest, held to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, beautifully showcased the diversity and beauty of plants by many creators. Each submitted work reaffirmed the wonders of nature and provided us with new perspectives.
The award-winning works will be specially exhibited at the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden's 100th Anniversary Festival, along with commemorative goods and other prizes.
We hope to continue expanding the world of creativity while cherishing the days spent with nature. We look forward to your participation in the next photo contest.
