Within the cizucu community, global online photo contests are held regularly and are open to all. From contests curated by cizucu to those in collaboration with partner brands, the range of themes is diverse and ever-evolving. These initiatives aim to inspire individual creativity and foster rich, uninhibited expression.
Currently, five contests are open for submissions: “Like a Movie Frame,” “A Refrain Calling,” “Green Hours,” “Third Landscape,” and “July Diary '26.”
In this feature, we present editorial highlights of selected submissions and contest details for each ongoing open call.
Like a Movie Frame
Theme: Cinematic Atmosphere
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 5, 2026
Photo by jc.ddd
jc.ddd
那天的海邊很熱鬧，天空很藍，
遊樂園也像永遠不會停下來。
後來再回頭看這張照片，
想起的不是聲音，
而是那天的快樂曾經真的存在過。
cizucu Editorial Team
A sky as blue as a painting, dotted with white clouds. The urban silhouette of the buildings, together with the colorful roller coaster and Ferris wheel, conjures a sense of wonder reminiscent of childhood excitement. The people captured in the frame evoke a feeling of wanting to join in the scene. The film-like texture and objective composition are evocative of an opening sequence from a movie—a photograph that truly embodies cinematic storytelling.
A Refrain Calling
Theme: Repetition
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Photo by Yoshiki
Yoshiki
cizucu Editorial Team
This photograph quietly captures the orderly rows of an apartment complex illuminated against the night. While these are spaces for living, there is an uncanny stillness that feels devoid of human presence. The monochrome palette accentuates the uniformity, monotony, and inorganic chill of the scene. Through the interplay of light and shadow, an otherwise familiar place is transformed into an enigmatic landscape, leaving a lingering resonance.
Green Hours
Photo by Unphoto1207
Unphoto1207
2026年的第一個早晨
cizucu Editorial Team
An overwhelming expanse of green stretches out, as if embracing and watching over daily life. The grandeur and beauty of nature are captured with care. Light streaming through thick clouds seems to bless the scene, revealing new facets of the lush greenery. The crisp, invigorating atmosphere invites a deep breath, as if the photographer’s own sensations are encapsulated within the image.
Third Landscape
Theme: Third Landscape
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 26, 2026
Photo by @nickydaphotography
@nickydaphotography
📷 FUJICA X-M5
cizucu Editorial Team
Perhaps the storefront of a bicycle shop—bicycles left casually at the edge of town tell a story of time passing. The vibrant banners in the shadows and the reversed lettering evoke a sense of solitude and nostalgia. Ordinary moments that might be overlooked by passersby are transformed through photography into scenes of mysterious harmony, existing as works of art. Gazing at this image, one is inspired to venture out and seek their own “third landscape.”
July Diary '26
Theme: July Diary
Submission Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026
Photo by hkr_capturedmoments
hkr_capturedmoments
大雨の中、駅に止まる電車
📷 CANON EOS Kiss X7
cizucu Editorial Team
Rainy season showers mark the transition from warm spring to hot summer. The sound of rain striking the ground seems almost audible. Yet, it is on such days that one encounters extraordinary scenes. Amidst the darkness and solitude, there is a warmth and delicate beauty that washes over, imbuing the moment with a sense of narrative drama. The upward perspective accentuates the intensity of the rain, making this image a true diary entry for a day in July.