Current Photo Contests Now Open | Challenge #326

Within the cizucu community, global online photo contests are held regularly and are open to all. These range from contests curated by cizucu to collaborative projects with brands, covering a wide spectrum of themes. The aim is to inspire individual creativity and foster rich, uninhibited expression.

Currently, there are five contests open for submissions: “Rule of Thirds,” “Find Red,” “Less, Yet Beautiful,” “February Diary '26,” and “Reading the Trail.”

In this feature, we introduce selected submissions from each ongoing contest, along with contest details.

Theme: Rule of Thirds
Submission Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026

Harrrima

cizucu Editorial Team
A beautifully balanced scene where the beach, sea, and sky are gently divided into thirds. The beach chair in the foreground serves as a visual anchor, naturally drawing the viewer’s gaze into the expansive space beyond. The image not only evokes the open atmosphere of wind and waves but also conveys a sense of comfort through its composition. It’s a work that lets you almost feel the breeze and the rhythm of the ocean.

Theme: Red
Submission Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026

benjamin
Among the people, red continued on.

📷 SONY α7CR

cizucu Editorial Team
This work is striking not for a single point of red, but for the countless reds that color the street. The vibrancy and energy of the crowd are conveyed through the hues, with the viewer’s gaze naturally drawn to the red, evoking the city’s dynamic spirit. The power and vitality of red are vividly expressed in this artwork.

Theme: Negative Space
Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026

勇人

cizucu Editorial Team
An abstract work where no distinct subject emerges. The lack of clear contours draws attention to the photographer’s intent and invites reflection on one’s own emotions. In what appears to be an empty space, the flow of time and subtle feelings quietly drift. The soft, blending gradations throughout the image perfectly embody the concept of ‘negative space.’

Theme: February Diary
Submission Deadline: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Jersey Yen
snowy season

cizucu Editorial Team
The window scene captured in the darkness evokes a sense of déjà vu. The contrast between the winter chill and indoor stillness, and the bright snowy landscape outside, is striking. While the world beyond the window feels distant, the light gently draws the viewer in. This work encapsulates the emotions of the moment, much like a diary entry.

Theme: Path
Submission Deadline: Friday, March 6, 2026

kazkaz

📷 FUJIFILM X-H2

cizucu Editorial Team
The figure walking beneath the vivid green and expansive sky evokes a sense of a path leading toward the future. The scene inspires hope, suggesting that the future is bright. Even if the path underfoot is narrow and each step is small, it undoubtedly leads forward. This work gently yet powerfully speaks to the meaning of moving ahead.