Cover photo by 写真日記
Introduction
'Trace of Autumn' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators registered on the cizucu platform. The contest curates outstanding submissions to discover new talent as a platform and support the community.
This time, the theme was 'The Arrival of Autumn.'
The heat of summer fades, and the air gradually becomes clearer. A cool breeze brushes your cheeks, and the trees slowly begin to change color.
Leaves turning vibrant hues, ripening fruits, the sounds of insects, and the lengthening evenings. Autumn gently but surely makes its way into our daily lives.
Whether it's a landscape, a corner of the city, or a moment in your everyday life, capture the changing seasons as you feel them. We look forward to your submissions.
Contest Information
Event Period:
September 27, 2025 (Saturday) – October 26, 2025 (Sunday)
Award Announcement:
Around November 2, 2025 (Sunday)
Rewards:
Free participation ticket for cizucu's 'Photo Poster Project' (valued at 6,000 yen, for 2 winners)
How to Apply:
• Select the contest 'Trace of Autumn'
• Tap 'Agree to the Terms and Submit'
• Choose your submission content and apply
Judging Criteria:
(1) Relevance to the Theme: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Focus: Does the photo convey the photographer's intent?
(3) Expression: Does it demonstrate skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Does it capture the right moment?
(5) Originality: Does it show unique creativity in location, subject, etc.?
This time, the theme was 'The Arrival of Autumn.'
The heat of summer fades, and the air gradually becomes clearer. A cool breeze brushes your cheeks, and the trees slowly begin to change color.
Leaves turning vibrant hues, ripening fruits, the sounds of insects, and the lengthening evenings. Autumn gently but surely makes its way into our daily lives.
Now, let's introduce the submissions and award-winning works.
Submissions
RO
Serene or Radiant
📷 SONY α7 IV
cizucu Editorial Team
A lone boat floats on the distant horizon. The waves, swaying in the wind, glisten blue under the sunlight, as if time itself is gently unraveling. The vastness of the sea and the small human activity within it quietly blend together.
Maiko Hattori
📷 FUJIFILM X-T30
cizucu Editorial Team
Yellow ginkgo leaves spread like a carpet, and small footsteps pass over them. A single leaf rests on the hair, softly wrapped in autumn light. The warmth of that fleeting moment breathes gently.
CHI-SAN
Autumn Divided in Two
📷 FUJIFILM GFX 50R
cizucu Editorial Team
Under the evening sky, red-tinted grass sways in the wind. The light softly illuminates the scene, and the deepening autumn seems to seep into the distant mountain shadows. In this quiet moment, the season breathes gently.
Award-Winning Works
Photo Diary
A Morning Cup
On a chilly morning, nothing beats a cup of drip coffee.
📷 NIKON D3500
cizucu Editorial Team
Steam rises from the cup as the morning light quietly streams in. The sound of pouring coffee is calm, like breathing, creating a moment where time slows down. The warmth and aroma signal the start of a peaceful day, capturing the essence of the season.
Rosa Rosa
View of Jirogyu
📷 NIKON Z6 III
cizucu Editorial Team
Green layers trace the mountain slopes, interspersed with red and orange trees. Shadows of clouds flow across, and soft light falls on the mountain surface. This scene, walking the boundary of seasons, evokes the breath of nature and the passage of time.
In Conclusion
What did you think?
The photos gathered under the theme of 'The Arrival of Autumn' quietly and richly expressed the transition from summer to autumn.
The shimmering waves swaying in the wind, the sound of small footsteps on a carpet of fallen leaves, and the red hues of grass under the evening sky—each work gently reflected the delicate balance between the remnants of summer and the signs of autumn.
In these photos, we felt the calmness of cherishing solitary moments and the comfort of breathing in harmony with nature.
As the seasons continue to change, let's keep capturing the beauty of everyday life in each photo. We look forward to seeing more of your seasonal transitions in the future!
