Introduction
'Beyond the Mind' is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. The contest curates outstanding works from the submissions, aiming to discover new talent as a platform and to support the community as a whole.
This edition's theme was 'Reflections of the Mind'.
Rather than striving to create a beautiful image, it's about discovering your own sensibility when you look back at your work. Not taking a photo because you felt sad, but realizing after the fact that what you captured was sadness. Or being driven by emotions you can't quite identify until the very end.
Moments laid bare before thought can catch up.
The unfiltered state where your heart's movements are directly reflected.
In your works, we felt these subtle fluctuations and radiance of the mind captured within.
Now, let us introduce the submissions and the awarded works.
Submitted Works
Photo by kazkaz
kazkaz
cizucu Editorial Team
The boats, people, trees, and mountain range are silhouetted in a way that the backlight and contrast make them appear like paper cutouts. The light sparkling on the water's surface further dramatizes the scene. Even if we can't see their expressions, the atmosphere and time shared among the people are undeniably precious. This image captures the very moment when the beauty before your eyes moves your heart.
Photo by shigeyoshi
shigeyoshi
Glass of Water of Relief
📷 OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10
cizucu Editorial Team
In the innocent expressions of people about to eat, there is a straightforward warmth. Because it's something everyone does, it's a time that can be shared with anyone. The backs of those looking up at the menu on the wall seem to embody the happiness of unadorned everyday life. This work reminds us of those precious, cherished moments hidden in our daily routines.
Photo by hooncomma
hooncomma
cizucu Editorial Team
The frame is dominated by a cold, rusted fence, with only a small gap revealing a vivid green world beyond. This contrast evokes the darkness and hope within the mind, or perhaps the difference between one's current self and the curiosity of childhood. The various emotions that overflow from this scene stir the heart. I too felt this emotional resonance in this work.
Awarded Works
Photo by mumei ksm
mumei ksm
cizucu Editorial Team
The window acts as a frame, and the figure enveloped in backlight and greenery exudes a captivating atmosphere. There is a sense of mystery, delicacy, and warmth, but also a hint of solitude. The contrast between the lush nature outside and the dark, quiet interior enhances the scene. These indescribable feelings circulate in the chest, and before you know it, your gaze is drawn in.
Photo by Kelly C.
Kelly C.
Twilight Before the Dormitory Demolition
Within the weathered mailboxes are stories unknown to most, quietly holding onto the last warmth.
The final days of Ngau Chi Wan Village, one of the Thirteen Villages of Kowloon.
cizucu Editorial Team
The aged mailboxes seem to encapsulate the lives of the people who used them. The light of dusk gently illuminates and watches over these everyday moments. The photographer's gaze and sense of warmth, moved by this scene, are quietly conveyed through this work.
In Closing
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
Through the scenes we see, what memories and emotions within ourselves do we encounter?
Even if we cannot put it into words or explain the reason, the moment your heart is moved is unmistakably alive in your work as your unique expression.
And surely, these works will move the hearts of others as well.
We look forward to seeing your submissions in the next photo contest!