Introduction
'December Diary '25' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions are curated from the entries, aiming to discover new talent for the platform and foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme was ‘December Diary’.
The ‘Diary’ series is a contest where participants submit photographs taken daily, accompanied by stories of that day, much like a diary.
December, when winter deepens.
Participants captured winter scenes sparkling amidst the cold—illuminations marking the year’s end, tranquil landscapes blanketed in snow, and warm family gatherings around the table.
Moments spent with loved ones, or a glance up at the clear night sky, surely become irreplaceable pages in the diary that colors the close of the year.
Now, let us introduce the submissions and the awarded works.
Submissions
Photo by kazkaz
kazkaz
📷 FUJIFILM X-H2
cizucu Editorial Team
The snow-covered ground and a sky filled with stars. The silence, the crisp, tense air, and the slow movement of clouds are all palpable. It’s a scene that makes you want to keep gazing upward. This photograph evokes the quiet passage of time unique to December nights.
Photo by K
K
Preparing for the Christmas party
📷 FUJIFILM SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
Spontaneous lines and traces of human presence linger at the edges. You can almost imagine the sound of a pen moving and quiet conversations nearby. This is a true diary-like photograph, capturing the scene exactly as it appeared. It conveys a sense of warmth and affection in an ordinary, yet precious, moment.
Photo by masakun
masakun
‘Year-End Bell’
📷 NIKON D750
cizucu Editorial Team
The upward angle and distortion convey the weight and presence of the bell, and you can almost hear its deep resonance. By stripping away color, the strength and texture of the subject are accentuated. The tension of the moment when the sound rings out in the cold air is palpable. This work captures a December scene imbued with quiet anticipation.
Awarded Works
Photo by kim eunhyeok
kim eunhyeok
Falling into winter.
📷 SONY α7 IV
cizucu Editorial Team
The silhouette of a person falling into pure white snow leaves a vivid impression through its use of negative space and color. The pose and pop colors lend a playful quality to the scene. Although the action is frozen, you can still sense the lingering energy of the moment just before. This is a whimsical work that could only be created in the snowy season.
Photo by Leo Ishizuka
Leo Ishizuka
📷 SONY α7 III
cizucu Editorial Team
The quiet and solitude of a dark, cold winter night permeate the scene, while the warm light inside the car hints at everyday life. The streetlight, like a spotlight, delicately illuminates the falling snow. The moment captured in that light feels like a scene from a stage. This photograph invites the viewer to imagine the time and events that follow.
In Closing
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
Each of your works captured beautiful moments encountered throughout the days of December.
The crisp cold air, the gentle passage of time, and the warmth of people felt in fleeting scenes—all the sensations unique to the end of the year were conveyed with care through your photographs.
The contest themed around ‘January Diary '26’ is now open. We look forward to discovering your works that capture the beginning of the new year!