June Diary '26
‘June Diary '26’ is a global online photo contest curated by cizucu, open to all creators registered on cizucu. Outstanding works will be curated from the submissions, with the aim of discovering new talent for the platform and supporting the community.
This edition’s theme is ‘June Diary’.
The ‘Diary’ series invites you to submit photographs taken in your daily life, accompanied by the stories of those days—just like a diary.
Keeping a diary is a valuable way to record your life and experiences. Looking back allows you to objectively reflect on your growth and changes, and to gain new insights. We encourage you to organize your thoughts and feelings by sharing your own story.
June, as the season slowly transitions toward summer, is imbued with the presence of rain.
The city lights reflected on rain-soaked asphalt,
Trees swaying in the humid breeze,
Soft sunlight breaking through the clouds.
Even the most ordinary moments reveal unique expressions when you pause and take notice.
Why not capture those fleeting moments that move your heart, and record them as photographic diary entries?
Share your images capturing this month from your own perspective with the cizucu community.
We look forward to your submissions!
Inspiration
Photo by Yuichi Kasagami
Yuichi Kasagami
cizucu Editorial Team
This image rhythmically composes a cityscape after the rain, with a cluster of umbrellas and buildings dissolving into the distance. The reflections on the wet pavement create layers of light, naturally guiding the viewer’s gaze toward the center. The choice of monochrome effectively emphasizes the humidity and atmosphere, allowing you to almost feel the breath of the city on a rainy day.
Photo by Keyphoto
Keyphoto
Fresh Green and Blue Sky
📷 HASSELBLAD X1D
cizucu Editorial Team
The contrast between the clear blue sky and vibrant greenery beautifully encapsulates the ‘breath’ of early summer. The dappled shadows on the wall create a gentle rhythm, conveying the atmosphere of a quiet street corner. The lines of the power cables add depth and openness to the composition, leaving a lasting impression of the city’s tranquility and expanse.
Photo by Enzo
Enzo
A Friend’s Back and the Summer Moon
📷 SONY α7C II
cizucu Editorial Team
The slender moon floating in the twilight sky and the silhouette of a figure in the foreground evoke a fleeting moment from memory. The composition, with its generous negative space, accentuates the sense of quiet and distance, drawing the viewer’s gaze gently toward the moon. The gradation of the sky is beautiful, and the tones convey even the humidity of the night.
Photo by daphoto
daphoto
Hydrangea
📷 SONY SLT-A58
cizucu Editorial Team
The blue of the hydrangea is strikingly fresh, capturing the softness of the air and humidity. With a shallow depth of field highlighting the subject, the softly blurred background gently supports the volume of the blossoms, creating a pleasing effect. The high-key tones evoke the brightness after the rain, further enhancing the sense of freshness.
Photo by RYO OIDE
RYO OIDE
📷 NIKON Z 50
cizucu Editorial Team
Through a rain-speckled mirror, the lights of the city at night blur and dance. This image instantly conveys the humidity and sense of motion of the rainy season. The droplets and layers of bokeh in the background naturally draw the eye to the center of the mirror. The bold retention of shadow areas makes the color contrasts of the lights even more striking, capturing the exhilaration of a rainy night.
Contest Information
[Contest Period]
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Tuesday, June 30, 2026
[Award Announcement]
Around Monday, July 13, 2026
[Reward]
Free participation voucher for the cizucu ‘photo poster project’ (worth ¥6,000, for 2 recipients)
[How to Submit]
・Select the contest ‘June Diary '26’
・Tap ‘Agree to the 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 Clarity: Is the photographer’s intent clearly conveyed within the image?
(3) Expressiveness: Does the work demonstrate expressive qualities in perspective, composition, balance, focus, and color?
(4) Timing: Has the decisive moment or timing of the subject been captured?
(5) Originality: Does the work demonstrate unique creativity in location, subject, or approach?