Cover photo by zuushimmy
Thank you for all the submissions to the hashtag campaign that was held recently.
Many photos were submitted, capturing the stories and moments that unfold in parks, where people of all ages gather. From the works collected during this campaign, we have selected a few to feature and introduce to you.
Editor’s Choice #park
Katsuya Shimizu
cizucu Editorial Team
A shot capturing children playing in the park. As adults, we no longer engage in simple activities like staring at the ground and playing with dirt, as seen in this photo. For children, parks are a paradise where their rich imagination and ability to enjoy small discoveries come to life. This is a perspective unique to children, something adults, who know too much about the world, can no longer replicate.
Runa | Tsuki Usagi
Autumn Colors in the Park
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of a swing. Among all the playground equipment in parks, swings are perhaps the most familiar. The weathered appearance and the sight of an empty, motionless swing evoke a sense of melancholy. As adults, we no longer ride swings to relive childhood joy but instead capture them with a sense of nostalgia. This photo reflects the changing relationship we have with swings, making it a poignant and sentimental piece.
FLYA
Night Parks and Cherry Blossoms
cizucu Editorial Team
While local parks have their charm, well-maintained parks designed with features like lighting and carefully arranged branches for cherry blossom viewing offer a different experience. Such parks make nighttime photography a delight, providing inspiration for creators.
In Conclusion
What did you think?
As adults, we may visit parks less frequently, but parks, regardless of their size, are filled with elements that spark the creativity of many. As the seasons change toward winter, why not capture the beauty of parks through photography?
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