cizucu Presents 'What I Feel' Award Announcement | Challenge #274

'What I Feel' 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 time, the theme was 'My Feelings.'

There are moments when indescribable emotions arise.

The warmth of spending time with someone.
The mix of anxiety and peace felt on a quiet night.
The bittersweet sensation of changing seasons.
The subtle stirrings of the heart that make you pause.

While 'feelings' are invisible, they can quietly manifest in a fleeting scene or gesture.

Joy, sadness, loneliness, happiness, love.
Why not capture these indescribable emotions as you feel them?

Whether through light, shadow, or color, express 'What I Feel.'

Now, let's introduce the submissions and winners.

madoka
Part of Daily Life

cizucu Editorial Team
Light streaming through the gap in the curtains and its soft shadows. Is it the beginning of the day or its end? In this ambiguity, warmth and tranquility coexist. It feels as though the 'subtle stirrings of the heart' are being conveyed solely through light and shadow.

Batch
Everyday life continues peacefully.
Such calm days are happiness.

📷 PENTAX KP

cizucu Editorial Team
The vivid red Ferris wheel contrasts beautifully with the soft pink sky, creating a dreamlike scene. The Ferris wheel carries joyful memories and bittersweet emotions. Its extraordinary saturation and composition evoke 'unforgettable feelings' hidden deep within the heart.

takaomikim

📷 FUJIFILM SP-3000

cizucu Editorial Team
The smile visible through the open door feels like a snapshot of daily life yet conveys the warmth of a special moment. Surrounded by luggage and a slightly shy expression, it captures the comfort of a journey or the quiet joy of spending time with loved ones.

Sakino

📷 FUJIFILM X-S20

cizucu Editorial Team
The sunflower, a symbol of midsummer, has passed its peak, bowing slightly. The contrast with the vivid blue sky evokes the lingering emotions of a bygone season and the bittersweet passage of time. It captures a moment where endings and continuations, strength and fragility coexist.

mumei ksm
Projection

📷 Canon EOS 6D Mark II

cizucu Editorial Team
Amid innocence, there is a hint of maturity, creating an endearing imbalance that highlights the preciousness of the present moment. The monochrome tone freezes time, bringing emotions to the forefront and reflecting the 'complex feelings of growth.' The candidness of this piece is its greatest charm.

What did you think?

This theme, 'My Feelings,' brought forth many submissions capturing indescribable emotions and fleeting moments of the heart.

Through light, shadow, color, and gestures, the 'feelings' unique to photography were vividly expressed.

Photography quietly connects the hearts of the photographer and the viewer. The warmth and breath conveyed through each piece likely resonated with many.

We look forward to encountering more heartfelt works in the future!