cizucu Announces Winners of 'Urban Trails' | Challenge #290

'Urban Trails' 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 and support the community as a whole.

This time, the theme was 'Urban Footprints'.

Cities are not only places where culture is preserved but also where it evolves and is shared with the world.
Many submissions captured the layered memories and traditions embedded in cities, alongside the emergence of new values and expressions that shape the future.

Through the lens of the participants, the traces of time and cultural activities within cities were vividly expressed. Moments where preservation meets evolution, and the past intersects with the future, were beautifully portrayed.

Now, let us introduce the submissions and the winning entries.

masashi7069
'Bangkok at Dawn'

📷 SONY α7 IV

cizucu Editorial Team
The light etched onto the building's facade seemed to embody the city's memory of the day. Against the deep blue sky, the fiery orange glow slowly outlined the buildings, creating a contrast that conveyed the city's warmth. To me, this light felt like a remnant of 'today's time,' becoming another layer in the city's history.

kenta0121
'V&A Museum'

📷 SONY α7 IV

cizucu Editorial Team
The relaxed atmosphere of people and tourists in front of the historic building naturally conveyed the city's essence. The blend of a majestic setting with lighthearted daily life made the place feel like an open plaza. This scene seemed to reflect the city's candid expression, embodying the leisure it offers to its people.

tomoki03

📷 SONY α7 IV

cizucu Editorial Team
The sight of a large mountain floating in the twilight sky, alongside the city's lights, was striking. While the mountain held a special presence, it also seemed to be a natural backdrop for the city's residents. The juxtaposition of the iconic mountain and the lights of daily life highlighted the unique landscape of this city.

fukumoto_dayo

📷 OLYMPUS CORPORATION E-M1MarkIII

cizucu Editorial Team
The light of Tokyo Tower glowing beyond the bridge evoked its significance to the city. Unlike the surrounding buildings, it radiated a unique presence, like a sun reaching deep into the city's core. The silhouettes of two people in the foreground and the photographer's gaze combined to convey that this tower is more than just a structure—it is deeply embedded in the city's essence.

刈外モヤ
'Landing at Khartoum International Airport'

📷 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. E-M5

cizucu Editorial Team
The cityscape below, with its seemingly repetitive yet irregular patterns, appeared like an exposed geological layer when viewed from above. While the accumulated layers conveyed a sense of depth, there was also a hint of fragility, leaving a strong impression. This juxtaposition of solidity and instability highlighted the traces of the city's history.

What did you think?

The diverse perspectives captured in these works overlapped to reveal various 'footprints' of the city. We are delighted to have shared the gazes and moments captured in each photograph.
Thank you for your many submissions.

We look forward to seeing your works in the next photo contest!