April Diary '26
'April Diary '26' is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding submissions will be curated, aiming to discover new talent for the platform and foster support within the community.
This edition's theme is <April Diary>.
The <Diary> series invites you to submit photographs taken in your daily life, accompanied by stories of your day, much like an actual diary.
A diary is a valuable means of recording one's life and experiences. Looking back allows you to objectively perceive your own growth and transformation, and to gain new insights. We encourage you to organize your daily thoughts and feelings by sharing your stories.
April brings gentle sunlight, and both city and nature begin to slowly take on color.
While your heart may flutter with anticipation for new encounters and beginnings, there is also a subtle sense of restlessness. Perhaps the familiar scenery looks a little different because you, too, are taking a new step forward.
Why not capture the nuances of spring and the emotional fluctuations unique to this season of 'beginnings' in your photography?
Share the moments you capture this month from your perspective with the cizucu community. We look forward to your submissions!
Inspiration
Photo by hhhiroooki
hhhiroooki
📷 LEICA Q2
cizucu Editorial Team
A fleeting moment, as if the shutter was pressed not to miss the cherry blossoms seen through the passing train window. Like a dream that slipped into a familiar route. The image captures a unique atmosphere where vibrant exhilaration and the ephemeral beauty of falling blossoms coexist. Even the ordinary act of traveling is transformed into a special memory—an April scene par excellence.
Photo by ぎずもの
ぎずもの
📷 FUJIFILM SP-3000
cizucu Editorial Team
A single cherry blossom petal falls onto an open book. The spring-tinted fingertips holding the page and the shimmering water surface evoke a sense of tranquil time flowing by. This work radiates a clear sensibility, brimming with the excitement of a new season's beginning.
Photo by ryousuke_photography
ryousuke_photography
📷 SONY α7 IV
cizucu Editorial Team
Deep green moss and a small sprout emerging powerfully from it. Bathed in the gentle light of spring, the photograph carefully captures the vibrant energy of life, small yet strong. The beautiful bokeh in the background makes the scene sparkle even more, evoking hope for the new season.
Photo by Selene
Selene
Memories of the day I married, drifting on a raft of cherry blossoms, wisteria fragrance
cizucu Editorial Team
Endless cherry blossom petals and a single boat slowly gliding through them. The scene, enveloped in translucent cherry blossoms, exudes a fantastical beauty as if from another world. This work captures the unique space and time of this season, preserving it as a memory.
Photo by Wen
Wen
cizucu Editorial Team
An adorable cat dozing peacefully, wrapped in a warm patch of sunlight. The tension of winter has melted away, and the scene encapsulates the gentle time that heralds the arrival of spring. A tranquil spring moment that soothes even the viewer's heart.
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
April 1, 2026 (Wed) – April 30, 2026 (Thu)
[Award Announcement]
Around May 11, 2026 (Mon)
[Reward]
Free participation voucher for the cizucu 'Photo Poster Project' (for 2 artists)
[How to Submit]
・Select the contest 'April Diary '26'
・Tap 'Agree to Submission Guidelines and Post'
・Select your content and submit your work
[Selection Criteria]
(1) Thematic relevance: Does the work align with the stated mission?
(2) Subject matter: Is the photographer's intention clearly conveyed?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate strength in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Moment: Has the decisive moment or timing been effectively captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work show unique creativity in location or subject?