Introduction
‘In One Tone’ is a global online photo contest organized by cizucu, open to any creator registered on cizucu. Outstanding works are curated from the submissions, aiming to discover new talent for the platform and to foster support within the community.
This edition’s theme was ‘One Color’.
A world composed of a single color holds a richness and depth beyond imagination. Red can evoke tranquility, blue can convey warmth, and white can contain 200 shades—within just one color, countless expressions are possible.
By stripping away color, form, light, and emotion come into focus. Through this contest, we were able to experience your unique expressions of color.
Now, let us introduce the submissions and the awarded works.
Submissions
Photo by shinesnooping
shinesnooping
In one tone of green strolling around the park of Vachirabenjatas Park
📷 FUJIFILM X100VI
cizucu Editorial Team
The overlapping greens of the trees and their reflections on the water create a tranquil atmosphere throughout the frame. Though small, the figure cycling through the green illuminated by evening light evokes the calm of a park at dusk.
Photo by sy
sy
at the beach
📷 FUJIFILM SP-2000
cizucu Editorial Team
The crystal-clear mint green sea stretches out, with small figures scattered throughout the color. The bright blue-green evokes a sense of summer freedom, making the white of the waves and the clarity of the shallows even more striking.
Photo by KaHo
KaHo
陪着你走。
cizucu Editorial Team
The lush green grass gently envelops the figures of a parent and child walking together. Combined with the pale sky and riverside scenery, the green highlights the lightness of early summer and the gentle moments of everyday life.
Photo by iamyu.ii
iamyu.ii
Walking toward the light…
cizucu Editorial Team
The shimmering blue-green sea and pale sky softly envelop the entire frame. The two small figures standing in the strong light emphasize the expanse of the seaside and the quiet passage of time.
Awarded Works
Photo by Lawrence Cheung
Lawrence Cheung
cizucu Editorial Team
The truck appears yellow under the intense light, coloring an urban scene in a single hue. The contrast with the dark background makes the yellow stand out even more, and the figure passing by conveys the vibrancy and movement of the city.
Photo by Victor lin
Victor lin
cizucu Editorial Team
The blue extending across the doors and floor imbues the entire frame with a cool, tranquil atmosphere, sharpening an everyday moment. By capturing even the subtle blue tones at the subject’s feet, a sense of understated unity emerges, naturally guiding the viewer’s gaze to seek out the blue throughout the image.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed this feature.
The works gathered under the theme of ‘One Color’ beautifully showcased the rich expressions and depth that a single color can possess. By focusing on just one hue, light, form, and texture are accentuated, allowing us to rediscover the allure of colors often overlooked.
Color is not merely a visual element, but a vital presence that evokes memories and emotions. This contest offered an opportunity to experience the depth and potential of expression that emerges precisely because of a single color.
We look forward to seeing more vibrant works captured from your unique perspectives in future editions.