Cover image by YuKoreeda
Introduction
'Water Scenes' is a global online photo contest hosted by Cizucu, open to any creator registered with Cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from submissions, aiming to discover new talent as a platform and support the community.
This time, the theme is 'The Charm of Water'.
The emotional allure of water lies in its ever-changing nature and its ability to provide comfort and inspiration to people. Water transforms into various landscapes.
We invited submissions capturing the beauty, intrigue, and memorable moments of water, whether it's a rainy day scene, the calm surface of a river or pond, or a small puddle found in a garden.
Now, let's introduce the submitted and award-winning works.
Introduction of Submissions
Image by fujikko
fujikko
'Shining Eyes'
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
Cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing a child gazing at aquatic creatures with shining eyes. It's as if they are observing another world, deeply engrossed in their observation.
Image by 琴音
琴音
📷 SONY | ILCE-7RM3
Cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing wind chimes and reflections at a shrine. The reflection of water offers a unique perspective on the world.
Award-Winning Works
Image by YuKoreeda
YuKoreeda
'Thanks to the Warm Muddy Water, Rice Grows Healthy and Delicious'
Cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing a rice farmer in Vietnam. This work reminds us of the life nurtured by water.
Image by sukko
sukko
'Gokurakuji Mountain, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture'
Cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing koi and water lilies in a pond. This work highlights the essential presence of water as the source of beauty.
Image by Yukihiro
Yukihiro
'Arashiyama in Mist'
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
Cizucu Editorial Team
A photo capturing Arashiyama enveloped in mist and a houseboat. The dense vegetation and gently flowing river evoke a sense of Japan's original landscape.
In Conclusion
How was it?
Through this contest, we realized that the 'intimate awareness of water' might be embedded in human DNA, as water allows us to share various emotions.
Thank you for all your submissions. See you at the next contest!
