Announcement of Winners for 'Sunlit Days' by cizucu | Challenge #250

'Sunlit Days' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest curates outstanding submissions to discover new talents as a platform and support the community.

The theme for this contest was 'Early Summer'.

Before you know it, you no longer need long sleeves, and you find yourself reaching for a cold drink. The strong sunlight in the afternoon makes shadows feel deeper. The sounds, lights, and colors of the town quietly turn the page to the next season.

Participants captured the days illuminated by the light of 'Early Summer' and submitted their works. Now, let's introduce the submissions and the winning entries.

decomp3104
Last year, I shot from the side of the dome, so this time I tried from under the bridge. The fireworks were taller than I expected, and the bridge blocked the view, so I had to move locations midway.

📷 SONY α7R V

cizucu Editorial Team
Fireworks blooming in the night sky with the Atomic Bomb Dome standing quietly in the foreground. The contrast between the dazzling lights and the serene building is striking, capturing an unforgettable scene of an early summer night. This piece carefully portrays a moment of the season that is not just glamorous but deeply reflective.

Pikanchor
A not so lonely child at the beach.

📷 NIKON D7500

cizucu Editorial Team
A child standing alone on a vast sandy beach. Yet, as the phrase 'not so lonely' suggests, footprints surround them, and their long shadow walks alongside. Within the quiet composition, the presence of people and the flow of time subtly emerge, creating a serene early summer moment.

KEI

📷 Canon EOS R50

cizucu Editorial Team
Reflected in the rice field's water are children and adults peering into something together on an early summer day. Though a casual moment, their crouched postures and gazes reveal curiosity and interest, evoking a sense of warmth. The growing rice mirrors the quiet growth of the children, creating a touching scene.

Michael Koo

📷 Apple iPhone 15 Pro

cizucu Editorial Team
A lone figure stands by a vast, tranquil lakeside. Surrounded by the blue of the sky and lake, this scene conveys the clear air of early summer and the sensation of time flowing slowly. The person standing in the soft light embodies the contest's title, 'Sunlit Days,' leaving a lasting impression.

makitomo15

📷 FUJIFILM X-T4

cizucu Editorial Team
The soft landscape of a mountain's greenery spreads out gently. With barely any shadows from the trees, the serene light envelops the scene, making the rolling grasslands look like a vast, comforting fabric. Neither too hot nor too cold, the quiet fullness of green evokes the air of early summer.

What did you think?

The photos gathered under the theme of 'Early Summer' beautifully captured the light, wind, sounds, and atmosphere felt in various places. From dazzling sunlight to the coolness of the waterside and the quiet expanse of greenery, each photo was a cherished moment of the season, uniquely captured by its creator.

We are delighted to have shared the joy of summer's arrival with the cizucu community. See you at the next contest!