Introducing the Current Photo Contests | Challenge #356

Within the cizucu community, global online photo contests are held regularly and are open to all. From contests organized by cizucu to those in collaboration with brands, the range of themes is diverse and ever-changing. The aim is to inspire individual creativity and foster rich, uninhibited expression.

The current contests open for submissions are: “April Diary '26”, “Still Life”, “Between Light & Shadow”, “One Time Only”, and “In One Tone”.

This feature introduces selected submissions from each ongoing contest, along with contest details.

Theme: April Diary
Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026

Sam Ting
Dog walking moment.

cizucu Editorial Team
The instant I saw this image, it brought a spontaneous smile. The spring in the body, the fluttering ears, and the earnest approach radiate pure joy. It evokes the relationship between the photographer and the subject beyond the lens, warming the heart. Each time you revisit this photograph, you are sure to recall the scent of grass, the caress of the breeze, and an indescribable sense of affection—making it a cherished diary-like work.

Theme: Still Life Photography
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2026

terutabi

📷 FUJIFILM X100F

cizucu Editorial Team
A single shaft of light piercing the darkness dramatically illuminates the well-used pastels and pristine canvas. The sharp contrast of light and shadow seems to narrate the focus, solitude, and the quiet moments of inspiration that arise in the creative process. The silent atmosphere invites you to imagine the story before and after, drawing you in before you realize it.

Theme: Monochrome
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 10, 2026

KUNGMAN

cizucu Editorial Team
I was deeply drawn into the unique atmosphere that lingers behind the grainy noise. There is a refined sense of unease, a kind of pristine eeriness. By stripping away color, the image conveys emotions that words cannot express. The interplay between the gauze mesh catching the light and the skin merging into shadow accentuates the texture and weight of the presence. The more you look, the more it resonates with the pain at the depths of the soul, leaving a powerful aftertaste.

Theme: Irreplaceable Moments
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 17, 2026

oku.jp

cizucu Editorial Team
In this evocative image, a single dandelion and the hand gently holding it are bathed in soft light. The dispersing seeds seem to speak to the fragile beauty and preciousness of ever-changing life. Though it will never return to the same form, every moment is beautiful. This work captures and conveys such miraculous, fleeting instants with care.

Theme: Monochromatic Color
Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 24, 2026

Sunny Li
成熟的顏色

📷 CANON EOS R10

cizucu Editorial Team
The tranquil scene enveloped in soft beige gradations quietly seeps into the heart. Precisely because of the pared-down, single-tone palette, the warmth of the light and the particles in the air rise gently, subtly awakening the viewer’s memories. Despite its simplicity, the image has depth and imparts a sense of time flowing slowly. This work gently and tangibly captures the 'maturity' found in everyday life.