Traveling Away From Here
'Traveling Away From Here' is a global online photo contest hosted by cizucu, open to all creators registered on the platform. The contest aims to curate outstanding submissions, discover new talents, and support the community.
This time, the theme is 'Memories from Your Travels.'
What comes to mind first? A scent, a light, or a sound? We are looking for a single photo that captures your vivid and personal experiences from your travels.
Whether it's the smoky aroma of street food, the chime of church bells, footsteps in a plaza, or a streetlight barely visible through the fog, the length or distance of your journey doesn't matter. Nor does it need to be a definitive shot.
Even if your emotions—excitement or melancholy—aren't explicitly conveyed in the photo, it's enough if they replay in your mind over and over.
That single photo might open someone's imagination to an unknown place or gently stir dormant memories. We look forward to your participation.
Inspiration
Photo by yuya4four
yuya4four
cizucu Editorial Team
The way bodies are positioned, the distance between people, and where their gazes rest—all these subtle choices reveal the flow of time and space in this place. It's not about tourist information but rather the norms of daily life. From the behavior of the people present, a vivid landscape emerges.
Photo by norumaru
norumaru
📷 RICOH GR III
cizucu Editorial Team
In the empty train seat, I saw a moment of pause before departure. The station lights reflected on the window intensified the feeling of leaving this place rather than heading to the next. Were they waiting for someone, or had they paused mid-journey? This photo leaves room for interpretation, turning that space into a lasting memory.
Photo by sy
sy
📷 FUJIFILM SP-2000
cizucu Editorial Team
At first glance, it seems like an ordinary scene of people passing by. Yet, I felt the universality of people living in 'another place' expanding here. The casualness observed while traveling often conveys the essence of a community. This photo beautifully captures that sentiment.
Photo by Nana
Nana
📷 Nikon Z6II
cizucu Editorial Team
The coldness of the snow and the quiet melancholy of the scene evoke a sense of longing. Beyond it, there’s a light that makes you want to run toward it. The path beneath your feet allows no hesitation, and your gaze is naturally drawn to the bridge ahead. This photo intertwines quiet emotions and impulses, reviving memories of your own travels with a sense of warmth.
Photo by kenta0121
kenta0121
📷 LEICA Q3 43
cizucu Editorial Team
The lights on the wet street corner seem less like signposts and more like signals that 'life continues beyond here.' The brightness of the signs and shop windows conveys how to behave and feel secure in the nighttime city. Though taken while traveling, this photo evokes memories of homecoming, acting as a device that stores such emotions.
Contest Information
【Event Period】
Saturday, January 10, 2026 – Monday, February 9, 2026
【Winner Announcement】
Thursday, February 19, 2026
【Rewards】
Free participation in cizucu's 'photo poster project' (worth 6,000 yen, for 2 winners)
【How to Enter】
・Select the contest 'Traveling Away From Here'
・Tap 'Agree to the submission terms and submit'
・Choose your content and submit your work
【Judging Criteria】
(1) Thematic Relevance: Does it align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject Focus: Does the photo convey the photographer's intent?
(3) Expressiveness: Is there skill in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Does it capture the decisive moment?
(5) Originality: Are the location and subject uniquely approached?