Cover photo by k.2SSD
Night Cruising
'Night Cruising' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators registered on the cizucu platform. The contest aims to curate outstanding submissions, discover new talent, and support the community.
This time, the theme is 'Summer Nights.'
Recent summers have seen high daytime temperatures, making it difficult to venture outside during the day. This makes the hours after sunset a precious time for photography.
The lingering heat of the day, the sounds of insects and festival music, the glow of streetlights and lanterns attracting people and light—summer nights are a time when temperatures, sounds, and lights are released, and human activity expands outward.
Whether it's a lively festival, a quiet alley, or a dark seaside, capture the temperature, scent, sounds, and light of the summer night as you wander around. Let your shutter click on the beauty of a summer night.
We look forward to your participation.
Inspiration
Photo by GAMI
GAMI
📷 SONY α7R IV
cizucu Editorial Team
The heat and light swirl together, and you can almost hear the cheers and laughter of people. The lights of food stalls and floats illuminate the night sky, with the shadows of the crowd enveloping them. In this moment, the exhilaration and breath of summer nights and festivals are condensed.
Photo by Ryuzi
Ryuzi
📷 SONY α7III
cizucu Editorial Team
The Milky Way stretches across the sky, flowing slowly. The ridges of mountains and the green of trees blend into the darkness, making the stars shine even brighter. The quiet and grandeur coexist, revealing the cosmic expressions unique to summer nights.
Photo by Morinaga Akira
Morinaga Akira
Nightscape of Santa Monica Beach
cizucu Editorial Team
The lights of the Ferris wheel blur into the purple sky, and the sea breeze gently carries distant laughter. The sound of waves mixed with this atmosphere evokes memories of past summers deep within. This place feels like the final destination of a long summer journey.
Photo by Kamedesu
Kamedesu
Though the rainy season has started, the moon is beautiful.
Oh, and today is the summer solstice.
Summer nights have just begun. 🌕
cizucu Editorial Team
The moonlight melts into the rice fields, seamlessly connecting the sky and the ground. The lights of distant houses seem to breathe softly in the depth of the night. The cool scent and nostalgic memories quietly overlap with this scene.
Photo by k.2SSD
k.2SSD
Summer Night 🌃
Rainbow Bridge 🌉
cizucu Editorial Team
The lights of houseboats and bridges slowly blur along the waterfront where people gather, spreading the gentle atmosphere of a summer night. Freed from the heat, everyone seems to have their own time while subtly connecting within the same scenery.
Contest Information
【Event Period】
Saturday, August 9, 2025 – Sunday, September 7, 2025
【Winner Announcement】
Around Monday, September 22, 2025
【Rewards】
Free participation ticket for cizucu's 'Photo Poster Project' (valued at 6,000 yen, for 2 winners)
【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Night Cruising'
・Tap 'Agree to the terms and submit'
・Choose your submission content and apply
【Judging Criteria】
(1) Theme: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject: Does the photo convey the photographer's intent?
(3) Expression: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Does it capture the right moment?
(5) Originality: Are the location and subject uniquely crafted?
