Cover photo by Yukihiro
Introduction
'Summer Echo' is a global online photo contest hosted by Cizucu, open to any creator registered with Cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.
Memories made in summer seem to echo in our minds, perhaps due to the heat.
From the beautiful sceneries of nature, sea, mountains, and sunsets, to summer festivals like fireworks, bon dances, and fairs, beach activities, cool retreats, and enjoyable moments with family and friends, to summer flavors like shaved ice and watermelon, we invited photos capturing these unique summer moments.
Now, let's introduce the submitted and winning works.
Introduction of Submissions
Photo by Toshiya Nagayama
Toshiya Nagayama
The water from the pool shower was surprisingly cold. My child's reaction was adorable.
Cizucu Editorial
This is it. This is a great summer shot that you can recognize at a glance. Like a father exclaiming, 'A beer after a bath is the best!' It feels like this boy has been eagerly waiting for this moment, just like someone who has finished a big task. Cheers to the photographer who captured this moment!
Photo by decomp3104
decomp3104
Matsue Suigo Festival
📷 SONY ILCE-7M4
Cizucu Editorial
Fireworks festivals are events that gather people from various places and create buzz, but they are also local traditions that continue with the town and its people each year. Despite changes like new parking lots, highways, and shopping malls, and shifts in population, the will of the people is passed down from generation to generation. This photo evokes thoughts of such enduring will in fireworks festivals.
Photo by saciiiko
saciiiko
Favorite Watermelon 🍉
Cizucu Editorial
This photo startled me. Imagining the process of taking, selecting, and posting this photo to Cizucu reveals the relationship between this boy and the photographer. While the specific relationship is unclear, it's evident that this photo is not the result of a fleeting connection but rather a built relationship. Good photos reflect relationships.
Photo by hhhiroooki
hhhiroooki
Cizucu Editorial
Summer is synonymous with sparklers. While it's great to enjoy large fireworks, stepping away from the city's hustle and enjoying sparklers in a park or by a river can become a cherished memory as an adult. This photo conveys such feelings through the hands focused on not dropping the spark, and the lights of the buildings in the background.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by Yukihiro
Yukihiro
Amazingly Cold Water
📷 Leica Camera AG LEICA M (Typ 240)
Cizucu Editorial
It resembles a masterpiece of impressionist art, with motifs, composition, lighting, and color balance all harmoniously captured with sincerity and elegance. If I were a collector, I would value the photographer's eye. This work was selected as an award-winning piece for its perspective and expressiveness.
In Conclusion
How was it?
Through this contest, I realized that summer is a season full of activities and events, with nature displaying vibrant colors due to the strong sunlight. It's a season that easily creates memorable memories, as seen in your photos. While recent summers have become challenging for outdoor activities due to rising temperatures, let's make this summer one to remember, just like last year's hot but photo-filled summer. Make time and find opportunities.
See you at the next contest.
