Cover photo by fuyu
Introduction
'Discover New Horizon' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from the entries, aiming to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.
The theme this time was 'Your Journey'.
Whether it was traveling to an unknown land, your first drive after getting a license, or a date with your first love, these could all be considered journeys. Even staying at home and reflecting on oneself can be an inner journey, and continuing to learn to take great photos can also be called a journey.
In this contest, many landscapes and scenes that only you could capture through your unique journey were submitted.
Now, let's introduce the entries and the award-winning works.
Introduction of Entries
Photo by tamu1500
tamu1500
Heart dances at the encounter with unknown scenery beyond the tunnel.
📷 NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 5
cizucu Editorial Team
As Yasunari Kawabata said, 'When you come out of the long tunnel, it was a snow country,' the scenery seen beyond a long tunnel always seems beautiful. The contrast is beautiful, and it looks like a picture cut out in the shape of the tunnel. The silhouettes of Japanese signboards and power lines are scattered across the beautiful sky, making it mesmerizing.
Photo by GENICman
GENICman
Want to go far away Shimabara Ferry
📷 SONY ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
The blue sky and white clouds, and the woman in the foreground in her summer attire make for a very refreshing shot. Indeed, the means of transportation called a ship stirs up the excitement of taking you somewhere unknown.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by fuyu
fuyu Took a 12.5-hour ferry trip on the Hankyu Ferry for the first time in 20 years
Why is it so exciting to greet the dawn with the sea, even though I love the highway at night?
📷 FUJIFILM X-T2
cizucu Editorial Team
The excitement is conveyed from the scene of looking out the window while on the ship. The composition is beautiful, and the message is conveyed instantly in this shot.
The short time before sunrise or after sunset is called the magic hour. During this time, the sun is near the horizon, and the sky is dyed in beautiful colors like warm orange, pink, and purple.
Getting up in the morning is tough at any age, but after seeing the sunrise, you feel an indescribable satisfaction. Why not take your camera and go see the sunrise?
Photo by とも
とも
Seeing off a friend embarking on a journey, and then setting off on a different journey myself, captured in a moment.
📷 FUJIFILM X-T4
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing the back of a friend embarking on a journey. With a large backpack and pulling a suitcase, what kind of journey awaits them? The signs and the light reflecting on the floor seem to enhance the excitement of the upcoming journey.
Photo by Yosuke0312
Yosuke0312
The intriguing distance between two people (none of your business)
📷 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-M1
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing two people walking side by side at dusk. The subtle distance between them sparks curiosity about their relationship. The various emotions of feeling impatient or wanting to get closer can also be seen as a journey.
The long shadows of the two and the road ahead make you wonder what has happened so far and what future lies ahead, making it a wonderful shot.
Photo by 樋口瑛大
樋口瑛大
📷 SONY ILCE-6400
cizucu Editorial Team
A moment capturing the start of a journey as you disembark from the ship.
The place where the photographer stands is in shadow, and the path ahead is illuminated. It evokes the bright and joyful moments to come.
The presence of the word 'sidewalk' and the crosswalk gives a sense of guidance and reassurance. Islands are great, aren't they?
Photo by nururyu
nuruyu
As people disembark one by one until the destination, experiencing the feeling of being left alone in the car, I feel like I'm on a journey
📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-PL10
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot focusing on the tools used rather than people or scenery. When people gradually disembark from the car, it reminds me of the final scene in Spirited Away. It's a moment when you strongly realize you've come farther than anyone else. Also, the tools have traveled to get here. The wear and tear over the years, and the scratches made at that time, create a unique charm that only you can understand. The shadows and shades seem to represent the mountains and valleys of life, making it a wonderful shot.
In Conclusion
How was it?
When trying to express the theme of travel in a single photo, unfamiliar landscapes and the means of transportation to get there immediately come to mind. However, we were able to see many works that evoke the story of the journey.
Imagining the future, the means evoked by the word 'travel' might become space rockets or VR devices. In conversations with friends on holidays, imagining discussions like 'I went to space the other day' or 'I visited the fairyland in the virtual world' is exciting.
Did you encounter any photos in this contest that excited you? We hope that encounter becomes a trigger for deciding your next destination.
See you at the next contest!
