
Cover photo by -kenchi-
Beyond The Window
'Beyond The Window' is a global online photo contest organized 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.
Have you ever encountered an impressive 'window view' in the landscapes you've seen?
When reminiscing about familiar people. When recalling places visited in the past. When lost in creative thoughts. We embark on an imaginative journey through the glass pane that is the window, from inside to outside, and vice versa, when we focus on something distant.
The theme this time is 'Journey Beyond the Window'.
We invite you to share the 'window views' you've seen or usually see as gateways to the world. With a collection of diverse windows, this photo contest itself could become a stepping stone to the world.
We look forward to seeing many 'window views'!
Inspiration

Photo by -kenchi-
-kenchi-
From the train window
📷 SONY α7C
cizucu Editorial Team
Is it from a train window? The distant skyscrapers captured through the window make the continuous landscape appear as if it's a separate world, evoking a fleeting sense of distance.

Photo by Monks
Monks
At a hotel with a view of cherry blossoms
📷 SONY α7R II
cizucu Editorial Team
The sunlit fresh greenery is exceptionally vibrant and full of life, hinting at the start of the seasonal cycle. The window, from a slight distance, makes us aware of such things.

Photo by はたらくじん
はたらくじん
The sunset shining through the window was dazzling today, making the window glow
Light that seems to illuminate a dark heart
📷 SHARP A204SH
cizucu Editorial Team
The sunlight refracts through the glass window, coloring it and showing various expressions. Although the window is opaque and the scenery beyond is hard to see, one can feel that outside is warm and filled with happiness.

Photo by tamas.factory
tamas.factory
Thinking of spring outside the window
📷 Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
cizucu Editorial Team
The gathering light and the scene filled with cherry blossoms resemble a revolving lantern. Sometimes, windows show us landscapes that are detached from reality, like a heavenly utopia, providing peace of mind. This is because windows, as shown in this work, have the property of fragmenting the world and allowing the human imagination to complete the whole picture.

Photo by samuge
samuge
📷 LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA Q (Typ 116)
cizucu Editorial Team
This side and that side. Indoors and outdoors. The inner world and the outer world. Thanks to the window, which serves as a passage that allows us to traverse the boundary between inside and outside, we can connect with society and exist both inside and outside. This surreal work made us think about such things.
Contest Information
【Event Period】
Saturday, January 18, 2025 〜 Monday, February 17, 2025
【Announcement of Winners】
Monday, March 3, 2025
【Rewards】
5,000 yen credit awarded to cizucu account (2 winners)
【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Beyond The Window'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Choose your submission content and submit your work
【Judging Criteria】
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Matter: Does the photographer's intent come across clearly?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Does it capture the right moment or timing of the subject?
(5) Originality: Is there unique creativity in the location or subject matter?