Cover photo by Tsurugi
The cizucu community regularly hosts global online photo contests open to everyone. These contests range from those organized by cizucu itself to collaborations with brands, featuring a wide variety of themes. The goal is to inspire individual creativity and enable rich, unrestricted expression.
Currently, there are five ongoing contests: ‘Moments of Beginning,’ ‘Sunlit Days,’ ‘Your Point of View,’ ‘July Diary '25,’ and ‘They are There.’
This time, we’ll introduce selected entries and contest details from each ongoing contest.
Moments of Beginning
【Theme】Moments of Beginning
【Submission Deadline】Sunday, July 13, 2025
kazkaz
📷 OM Digital Solutions OM-5
cizucu Editorial Team
This photo captures the unparalleled excitement of holding a new camera, your new companion. In their hands lies the anticipation of stories yet to unfold. It evokes the beginning of a journey to nurture a unique perspective, capturing unseen landscapes and small discoveries along the way.
Sunlit Days
【Theme】Early Summer
【Submission Deadline】Sunday, July 20, 2025
Tsurugi
Perhaps it was still too chilly to sleep with arms exposed.
📷 Panasonic DC-S9
cizucu Editorial Team
Under the dazzling sunlight, the serene moment of a nap conveys a sense of calm and tranquility. Yet, the slightly cool early summer breeze seems to gently brush against the cheeks. This photo captures a soft moment that subtly reflects the changing seasons.
Your Point of View
【Theme】Your Perspective
【Submission Deadline】Sunday, July 27, 2025
Country Ma'am Fujii
📷 DJI FC8284
cizucu Editorial Team
This striking photo captures the unique perspective of an abandoned pool from directly above. The vibrant colors on the floor hint at its lively past, while the faded paint and rust tell a story of time’s passage and quiet stillness.
July Diary '25
【Theme】July Diary
【Submission Deadline】Thursday, July 31, 2025
takaomikim
📷 FUJIFILM SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
This heartwarming photo of two people brushing their teeth together in front of a mirror brings a smile to your face. Even the mundane act of brushing teeth, repeated several times a day, becomes a special moment when captured in a photo. It’s an ordinary yet precious scene from daily life.
They are There
【Theme】Human Activities
【Submission Deadline】Monday, August 4, 2025
Maochi
📷 SIGMA DP2 Merrill
cizucu Editorial Team
People live here, create things, print flyers, deliver them, and even throw away trash. This scene, shaped by the actions of many individuals, wouldn’t exist without each person’s contribution. It captures the essence of human activities that are unseen yet undeniably present.
