Within the cizucu community, global online photo contests are held regularly and are open to all. These range from contests organized by cizucu to collaborative projects with brands, covering a diverse array of themes. The aim is to inspire individual creativity and foster rich, uninhibited expression.
Currently, five contests are underway: “Beyond the Mind,” “Liminal Space,” “Sky Mood,” “In the Rain,” and “June Diary '26.”
In this feature, we introduce selected submissions from each ongoing contest, along with contest details.
Beyond the Mind
Theme: Reflections of the Mind
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
Photo by Suiu
Suiu
📷 FUJICA X-M5
cizucu Editorial Team
This image captures vibrant, dewy leaves as if they were right beside you. The softly blurred foreground evokes a fleeting moment when your vision is not yet clear, stirring a subtle emotional response. The light streaming in further illuminates the scene, conveying a sense of vitality and freshness. The beauty is almost cleansing, and I found myself deeply moved by it.
Liminal Space
Theme: Uninhabited Spaces Bearing Traces of Human Presence
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 15, 2026
Photo by Shristi Dutta
Shristi Dutta
cizucu Editorial Team
A single ray of light pierces a narrow, quiet alley flanked by tall walls. A bicycle propped against the wall and a lone pigeon suggest the presence of daily life. Though the space is empty, it does not feel melancholic; rather, it conveys a sense of hope for the continuity of everyday existence. This work breathes with memory—nostalgic, warm, and quietly alive.
Sky Mood
Theme: The Mood of the Sky
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026
Photo by 王希
王希
The sea, sky, and clouds beyond the gate’s gap evoke freedom, and perhaps distant answers. The light does not shine directly in, leaving only a narrow exit—like a sliver of hope remaining in the heart.
There is a profound sense of solitude—not despair, but the quiet feeling of gazing into the distance, unsure when you’ll truly step out.
📷 RICOH GR III
cizucu Editorial Team
Through a frame carved out of darkness, a pale blue sky and tranquil sea unfold. Viewing the world from a dim interior creates a unique sense of distance. No matter what happens to oneself, the world continues on quietly, imparting a sense of calm. At the same time, the world outside appears especially beautiful, like a beacon of hope. What kind of sky will be visible from here on another day?
In the Rain
Theme: Rain
Submission Deadline: Monday, June 29, 2026
Photo by 日富一日
日富一日
cizucu Editorial Team
The rain-soaked city streets at night exude a palpable sense of solitude. Neon and lantern lights reflect brilliantly, coloring the space with vivid hues and creating a cinematic, dramatic atmosphere. This is a scene that could only be captured on a rainy day. The unique affection felt on such days is distilled in this single frame.
June Diary '26
Theme: June Diary
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Photo by ozaki kazu
ozaki kazu
A natural park tucked away behind King’s Cross Station in London’s redeveloped district. As the weather warms, people strolling through the park disappear into the greenery. It was a moment that made me reflect on what lies ahead and what I want for the future.
📷 SONY VLOGCAM ZV-E10
cizucu Editorial Team
Sunlight filters through the lush, vibrant trees, conveying the pleasant atmosphere of the season. Though it’s an ordinary walking path, the image seems to capture the thoughts and reflections that accompany a stroll. The breeze and temperature are so vividly recalled, it feels as if it happened just yesterday—a true diary in photographic form.