cizucu Presents 'Night Cruising' Award Announcement | Challenge #270

'Night Cruising' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators registered on the platform. The contest curates outstanding submissions to discover new talent and support the community as a platform.

The theme for this contest was 'Summer Nights'.

In recent summers, daytime temperatures have been so high that venturing outside during the day feels daunting. This makes the hours after sunset a precious time for photography.

The lingering warmth of the day, the sound of insects, festival music, the glow of streetlights, and lanterns gathering light and people—summer nights unleash temperature, sound, and light, spreading human activity outward.

Whether it's a lively festival, a quiet alley, or a dark seaside, capture the temperature, scent, sound, and light of summer nights before they fade. Let’s walk around and capture the beauty of summer nights with your camera.

Now, let’s introduce the submissions and the winning entries.

techi☺︎

📷 SONY α7 IV

cizucu Editorial Team
Against a deep indigo sky, rows of orange lanterns softly illuminate the heart of the festival. This scene evokes a sense of summer's end, stirring nostalgic memories deep within. A gentle blend of wistfulness and nostalgia brings back thoughts of hometown summers long past.

je_

📷 Sigma BF

cizucu Editorial Team
Lanterns light up the storefronts, and laughter and the scent of drinks fill the narrow streets. It’s not just noise but a pure sense of liberation brought by the evening heat. This photo captures a summer night that brings people closer to each other, the city, and time itself.

⭐︎グッチー⭐︎

📷 CANON EOS R7

cizucu Editorial Team
Lights reflecting on the night sea shimmer, and the bridge and city lights spread in vibrant colors. Though artificial, the overlapping lights feel as if the night sea itself is alive. The urban nightscape reflects not cold silence but the activities and memories of people during the day.

Yusuke /優介

📷 SONY α7 IV

cizucu Editorial Team
A full moon illuminates the sea, spreading a serene blue world alongside distant city lights. This tranquil scene evokes Buddhist concepts of releasing attachments and liberation from the cycle of suffering, drawing the viewer into deep contemplation. It feels as though time itself slows, seeping into the depths of the self.

hapi_photograph
'The Quiet of the Night'

cizucu Editorial Team
Amidst a twilight meadow, a girl with headphones emerges. In contrast to the bustling hours spent in noise, this solitary moment of surrender to sound feels deeply personal. Escaping the summer heat, this serene quietness offers a sense of clarity and nostalgia.

What did you think?

Each photo captured the essence of 'Summer Nights,' showcasing vibrancy, tranquility, city lights, and moonlight, each with its unique expression. Through photography, we were reminded of the depth of time that night holds and the connections between people.

Thank you for all your submissions. We look forward to seeing your work in the next photo contest!