Sakishima Pre-Expo Executive Committee Co-hosted 'Living Tomorrow' Award Announcement | Challenge #194
Cover photo by Cana.
Introduction
'Living Tomorrow' is a global online photo contest co-hosted by the Sakishima Pre-Expo Executive Committee and cizucu, open to any creator registered with cizucu. The contest aims to curate outstanding works from submissions, discover new talents as a platform, and support the community.
The theme of this contest was 'Future Society'.
What kind of society do we envision? We hope for a society where new technologies and inventions not only make our lives more convenient but also protect our precious nature and culture, allowing people to connect with each other.
Participants shared photos depicting new technologies and lifestyles like robots and smart homes, cherished traditions, beautiful landscapes, and everyday moments.
Now, let's introduce the submissions and the award-winning works.
Introduction of Submissions
Photo by RYUURI
RYUURI
Scrap and Build
📷 NIKON D810
cizucu Editorial Team
The overlapping discarded engines and machine parts resemble a futuristic city built from accumulated technologies. The heavy metal and intricate wiring highlight the challenges of 'reuse' and 'recycling', suggesting the importance of utilizing past legacies for a sustainable future.
Photo by スサダイキ
スサダイキ
Unchanging Daily Life
📷 SONY ILCE-7M4
cizucu Editorial Team
The serene scene of a couple quietly spending time in a Japanese house with tatami mats evokes the warmth of family that remains unchanged despite the changing times. This work highlights the importance of valuing tradition and human connections as we move toward a future society.
Award-Winning Works
Photo by Cana.
Cana.
cizucu Editorial Team
A parent and child playing in a snow-covered serene landscape evoke the enduring human connection even amidst harsh nature. This work inspires a desire to cherish such interactions with nature and family warmth in the lives that continue into the future.
Photo by fujikko
fujikko
Mikoshi
📷 SONY α7 III
cizucu Editorial Team
The image of a child gazing with curiosity at a dazzling mikoshi is striking. The overlap of long-standing traditions and the young generation who will lead the future conveys cultural heritage and the anticipation of a new era.
Photo by っぽ
っぽ
Festival Across Ages
📷 Canon EOS D5
cizucu Editorial Team
The image of children playing at a night stall, watched over by caring adults, conveys warmth. The festival scene, passed down through generations, feels like it connects warm communities and human bonds into the future.
In Conclusion
How did you find it? The works introduced this time reflected our envisioned 'Future Society' from various perspectives. From cutting-edge technology to family warmth and traditional culture, the possibilities of 'what's next' are expressed in diverse ways.
Even the ordinary moments of daily life will remain in our hearts as special lights illuminating our future. We look forward to gathering new talents and works in the next photo contest.
