Announcement of Winners for cizucu's 'Gradient of Time' | Challenge #283

'Gradient of Time' 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 as a platform and support the community.

The theme of this contest was 'Transition.'

As the lively summer gradually calms down and the night breeze begins to carry a hint of coolness, the seasons slowly change their hues. Around us, there is a constant 'transition.'

'Transition' spreads gently like a gradient, making it difficult to capture its form. However, it undeniably exists, quietly stirring our emotions.

We invited you to capture the 'transition' you felt and share it through your photographs. When you become aware of transitions, everyday moments begin to shine more beautifully and preciously.

Thank you for all your submissions.

Country Ma'am Fujii

cizucu Editorial Team
The decaying architecture juxtaposed with the modern cityscape in the background sharply narrates the 'transition' of time. The coexistence of urban vibrancy and the silence of ruins blurs the boundaries between past and present, artificial and natural. The moss-covered structure evokes layers of memory, leaving a profound and impactful impression.

sumi
The temperature has become perfect for gazing at the water's surface, and I got my first mosquito bite of the year. (Even though it's October)

📷 CASIO EX-H10

cizucu Editorial Team
The patterns created by water and light, which lack a fixed form, embody the essence of 'transition.' The ever-changing expressions depending on the angle and time of day symbolize the countless changes and emotional shifts hidden in daily life. The ripples and distortions of light visually convey impermanence and fragility, evoking quiet emotional changes in viewers. This beautiful and memorable piece captures universal yet deeply personal fragments of time in the flow of water.

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film Izu Oshima

cizucu Editorial Team
The powerful leap captured in this moment vividly portrays youth and passion. The unseen landing point of the jump hints at the uncertainty and hope of the future, aligning with the 'transition' of life. The bluish landscape adds an emotional atmosphere, and the brilliance of a fleeting summer day is vividly etched in this photograph.

aoyama ayaka
The shape of the clouds, the evening breeze
Feeling the gateway to the next season

📷 NIKON Z f

cizucu Editorial Team
As the colors of the sky and the shapes of the clouds slowly change, the silhouette of a person standing still reflects the 'transition' of time. Although their conversation or expression is unseen, the serene atmosphere resonates with the changing sky, leaving a poetic aftertaste. The composition, with the sky as the backdrop, creates a sense of spatial expanse, naturally drawing the viewer's gaze. This piece seems to capture not only the emotions and relationships of the two individuals but also their growth and transformation.

Yosuke0312
The Nurturer

📷 NIKON D750

cizucu Editorial Team
The golden-hued rice fields and the figure walking through them evoke the 'transition' of seasons and the overlapping of human lives. The curves of the rice paddies and the flow of the path create a rhythm that seems to trace the passage of time, drawing the viewer's gaze deeper into the scene. This photograph encapsulates the continuity of life from past to present and into the future, with each step symbolizing this connection. Living in harmony with nature, this image exudes nostalgia and warmth, leaving a lasting impression as a quintessential Japanese landscape.

What did you think?

The moments of 'transition' captured by everyone were filled with the emotions hidden in daily life and the beauty of ever-changing scenery.

By preserving these irreplaceable moments as photographs, 'transition' may transform into an eternal resonance.

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