Thank you for the many submissions to the recent hashtag campaign .
From approachable animals in our daily lives to those thriving in the harshness of nature, we received a wide variety of animal photographs!
From among the works submitted during this campaign, we are pleased to feature and introduce several selected pieces.
Editor’s Choice #animal
Photo by kouki
kouki
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph captures a kingfisher perched on a branch. The dignified back of the kingfisher, gazing intently from its perch, is striking, and the way the path of light guides the viewer’s eye feels meticulously composed. The composition, with its intentionally generous negative space, expresses a narrative—‘What lies beyond its gaze?’—and exemplifies the aesthetics of subtraction.
Photo by kazrin
kazrin
cizucu Editorial Team
This close-up composition of a zebra is refreshingly original, focusing not on the animal’s entire body but on its ‘eye’ and ‘stripes’ in extreme detail. No two zebra patterns are alike, each as unique as a fingerprint. The meticulously aligned fur and the gentle yet powerful gaze evoke the resilience of a zebra surviving in the wild.
Photo by Room11
Room11
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures a pet dog and its owner. The ethereal light created by the backlighting envelops their intimate space, imparting a sense of sacredness as if time itself has stopped. The dog’s gentle expression, captured in a natural, unposed moment, tells the whole story. One of the great appeals of animal photography is not merely recording appearances, but capturing the atmosphere and emotion present in the scene.
In Closing
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
The works gathered here showcase animals living in a variety of ways—from the powerful presence of wildlife to the endearing pets who stay by our side.
Depending on your approach to shooting, a single photograph can be heartwarming and soothing, or convey a sense of dignity that commands respect.
We encourage you to continue sharing your animal-themed photographs with the tag!
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