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By cizucu ·
'New Year Resolution' is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding works will be selected through a curatorial process, aiming to discover new talent for the platform and to foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme is ‘New Year’s Resolution’. For this photo contest, please include your aspirations, goals, or challenges for 2024 in the caption.
This year promises to be filled with new encounters for the cizucu community. We hope the power of photography will celebrate the start of a new year and bring hope and vitality to the community.
This time, more artists will be selected for awards than in previous cizucu photo contests. We look forward to your submissions!
Image by yNAK
yNAK
“Travel by the Window”
cizucu Editorial Team
For example, this year could be the year you set out to see and photograph more landscapes. Unlike planned trips, spontaneous journeys often reveal the beauty of the unexpected.
Image by natsu
natsu
“Takabocchi Highlands”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
Alternatively, you might venture out with your camera to capture breathtaking views you’ve never visited before, simply waiting for that miraculous moment. The landscapes you patiently photograph may become truly unforgettable works.
Image by fujikkko
fujikko
“Studio Scene”
📷 SONY | ILCE-7M3
cizucu Editorial Team
Challenges and hardships will inevitably come your way, each carrying its own meaning. Daily life is balanced by both the good and the not-so-good. So, don’t be too discouraged—remember that pessimism is a mood, optimism is a choice. Let’s keep that in mind as we move forward.
[Contest Period]
Monday, January 1, 2024 – Wednesday, January 31, 2024
[Announcement of Selected Artists]
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
[How to Submit]
・Select the contest 'New Year Resolution'
・Tap 'Agree to Submission Guidelines and Post'
・Choose your content and submit your artwork
[Rewards]
Basic License (M size) purchase by cizucu (7 works)
[Selection Criteria]
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject: Is the photographer’s intention clearly conveyed?
(3) Expression: Does the work demonstrate expressive qualities such as perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location or subject?
