cizucu Presents 'September Diary '25' Award Announcement | Challenge #278

'September Diary '25' 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 talents and support the community as a platform.

This year's theme was 'September Diary'.

The 'Diary' series is a contest where participants post photos taken daily along with their experiences of the day.

September, when the summer heat begins to wane, leaves room for reflection. The train station at dusk, the street trees on your commute, the moon floating in the night sky. Even on a still-warm evening, there are moments when you sense the air of autumn in the twilight.
Through this contest, participants captured their emotions stirred by the changing seasons in photographic diaries.

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

tk
'Reflections of a Triangular Roof'

📷 FUJIFILM X-E5

cizucu Editorial Team
The world reflected in the mirror drifts at a slower pace, slightly different from reality. The light of lingering summer embraces the scene, while the photographer's gaze captures a subtle distance. Though it depicts a moment of sightseeing, it also feels like a memory of being there. This delicate balance is the charm of this photo.

Rozaroza
'The Beginning of Night'

📷 NIKON Z6III

cizucu Editorial Team
Through a gap in the thick clouds, the setting sun peeks out faintly, softly coloring the bridge's framework and the water's surface. It quietly signals the end of summer. The focus on the lingering warmth and humidity in the air, rather than the brilliance of the sunset, reflects the essence of September. This photo captures a blend of daily scenery, subtle melancholy, and the passage of time.

kenta0121

📷 Leica M11

cizucu Editorial Team
Looking at the people in the photo, a distant summer resurfaces in your mind. Wet hair, laughter, the slightly damp breeze—all nostalgic and carrying the scent of a season that can never return. This photo is more than a record; it evokes memories in the viewer, showcasing its powerful storytelling.

Aki

📷 FUJIFILM X-T5

cizucu Editorial Team
The lattice ceiling of glass and steel geometrically dominates the frame, while the flow of people moves through it like threads. The balance between stillness and motion is masterfully constructed. The calculated framing captures a poetic moment within the urban structure, blending human presence and the passage of time.

Mari Kodaira
'Seaside Memories'

📷 Leica M8 Digital Camera

cizucu Editorial Team
The scattered people in the frame are like fragments of memory. The strong sunlight and shimmering waves are real, yet they evoke a distant summer. The bird's-eye composition ties each individual story into a single 'landscape of memory.' The photo exudes a quiet stillness, capturing the essence of a fleeting season.

What did you think?

The works submitted under the theme of 'September Diary' captured the small moments of daily life and the emotions stirred by the changing seasons. We are delighted to have shared the warmth, light, and fleeting moments captured in each photograph.