Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 3

Men's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adam Fylrmyn

Judge A: "This pic has a pretty background, but it feels like you're totally relying on it. I don't particularly like the back shots if there's isn't an interesting pose. The Lalafell feels like she's outshining you in the pic, be careful! " Score: 1

Judge B: "You took a big risk shooting yourself from behind but I am glad you are taking some risk. I see your story of “surveying” Revenant’s Toll and I like the angle of the shot, giving me a feeling of how large this construction truly is. You tell a full story, great job. In the future, be aware of blank/dull space taking up so much of your screen. " Score: 2

Judge C: "I get the general idea of what you're trying to accomplish with this shot, but I feel that it ultimately falls short of that "epicenter" feel. The main reason for this is because of the angle and which the shot is taken, and because the angle isn't correct it hurts the shot even more that your back is completely turned from the camera. Again, I know what you're trying to do with the shot, and honestly it's hard to accomplish even for a skilled photographer. My advice is unless you're extremely confident that you can nail something like this is, maybe just stick to "safer" shots in the future." Score: 1

Judge D: "I appreciate what you were going for here! The problem I have is that it's a pretty background that doesn't really add to you in any way. A little more interesting positioning might have helped - perhaps the /lookout pose to really help sell the surveying idea. You should own the background, not the other way!" Score: 1

Judge E: "Not a bad shot, not paticulary great though either. Ill give you credit though for having the guys to have a back to the camera shot. always a risk but can make for good shots. " Score: 2

Aiden Weaver

Judge A: "Clever use of NPC animations! I enjoy the use of the lantern light as well. The glasses are blocking part of your face though, just nitpick! " Score: 2

Judge B: "Very clever job of integrating yourself amongst the Domans. I like your pose and the light coming from the left hits you perfectly. Your NPC helpers also help sell your story although the one in the back seems to be trying to steal the show. Great job!" Score: 3

Judge C: "I like the overall feel of this shot, how you got the NPC to look at the book with you, while the other NPC behind you is well lit so as to make the scene have ample lightning. The only thing I could say is that I don't find anything about this shot too "thrilling" I guess? Nonetheless it's still a nice shot and all the aspects are handled quite effectively." Score: 2

Judge D: "The positioning of the NPCs here is masterful, I love it! My only real issue here is that I feel as if the crate takes up a little too much of the shot. I already had a hard time deciding who to award my limited '3' scores to, and with a little different framing you may have pushed from very close into definite!" Score: 2

Judge E: "Lighting is suitable and you do fit the theme. You managed to make it look like the Npc was really reading over your shoulder." Score: 2

Epsil Ion

Judge A: "I love the view in this picture, and I do see how it fits the theme, it's just a bit bizarre. If I didn't see the tightrope, I'd probably like the picture more. " Score: 2

Judge B: "You can really take amazing screenshots and this one is definitely pretty. I love the angle and the view of the city below. I also really like your concept and had you been able to hide that rope this shot would have gone from good to amazing and been my choice for top picture of the round. Watch for those small things in the future as something like that can pull the viewer right out of the story." Score: 2

Judge C: "Well, the first thing I'm going to ask is how did you manage to get an Anvil all the way up there? Besides that feat, I like this shot as I feel the draw distance really widens the feel of the scale of Revenant's Toll, if you get what I mean. It deserves a better than average score for sure, but I can't give it the highest score because it just feel like it's missing something, perhaps better lighting? Hmm I dunno, but it's still a very nice shot." Score: 2

Judge D: "I feel bad for phrasing it this way, but I get the feeling that this would be a wonderful shot if only you weren't in it! It's an absolutely gorgeous background but you posing with an anvil on a rope really distracts from it, as if you're fighting against the round's theme rather than working with it. Well framed but a better choice of pose/equipment would have made it a great shot overall." Score: 2

Judge E: "Creative to get so high with a lower looking background. outfit and action fit the theme, lighting is good." Score: 2

Fate Lhas

Judge A: "I love the picture! I love the angle, and the creativity of being a shop keep in Mor Dhona. I also love the bit of light you've given yourself. Overall well done. " Score: 3

Judge B: "Well, all the meat jokes aside, I love this shot. Your idea is great, your pose works, your position in the shot is perfect and I can almost hear you trying to convince that big Roe to buy all his meats from you. The light on you is exactly how you should use the sun minion. It compliments and highlights as well as pulling focus right on to your character. Amazing round once again for you." Score: 3

Judge C: "This shot while simple in nature still does the job. If you're going to have adventerurs and hard working scions and domans, you're going to need cooks. The lighting could use some improvement as well as a more open camera angle to fit in more of the customer ordering from you, but I still enjoy the feel I get from this shot. Although unlike Epsil's shot which is "slightly below great" this shot comes out as "slightly above average"." Score: 2

Judge D: "I really, really like this one. The lighting makes you pop in exactly the right manner without being overwhelming. The fact that I honestly can't think of a single suggestion to improve it says more than anything else I could here!" Score: 3

Judge E: " Perhaps I just really like food but this would be my favorite of the shots. Lighing is good and it works well together." Score: 3

Flare Raulbel

Judge A: "'Wow, I wonder what's inside?!' Very cute. I appreciate the scope of what kind of scene you've given. It's just that the straight-on perspective is something we've seen quite a bit and it does kind of block a portion of you out unfortunately. Still, good job! " Score: 2

Judge B: "I really like this shot. Your enthusiasm to build up Revenant’s Toll is infectious. I like your interaction with the NPC’s, your outfit works well, and you sell your story. My only issue is that box in front of you is taking up too much Flare time and would have liked to have seen more of you in the shot. Other than that, loved the shot. Keep up the good work" Score: 2

Judge C: "As much as I want to give this shot a lower score, I feel like there's too many things done right other than my nitpicking about a particular thing. And that particular thing is, you stick out too much with the cute/funny expression. It's cute yea, but I feel like it draws too much attention on yourself and distracts away from the shot as a whole. All that being said, the lighting, angle and everything else is done correctly and in proper form. That to me makes this shot a "good" shot, just not a "great" one." Score: 2

Judge D: "So excited! You're very enthusiastic about 'helping' and I get the feeling that the Roe is about to deck you if you don't start helping him. My only real complaint is that the crate is so huge you're lost behind it. Perhaps angling the shot upwards a bit would have helped with that. All in all though, a good efort!" Score: 2

Judge E: "I don't feel you aren't the main part of this picture. I wish you had been up on top of the box, scolding the roe perhaps." Score: 1

Jinx Fireboot

Judge A: "I adore this picture. I love love love the light hitting you that's giving such interesting colors to your eyes and face. I love the dirt that adds to you how hard you're working to get those crops harvested. Overall, great job! Love it! " Score: 3

Judge B: "I like your merchant at night. The lighting is soft and warm on your face and the shadows it casts add depth and feel to the shot. You look adorable but I’d like more of a story or interaction with the locals. " Score: 2

Judge C: "Ah, a very mellow shot with dim lighting and a relaxing pose. I like the setup and the colors blend nicely, there is just one glaring thing that I can't over look is the background, it just doesn't work with the lower half of this shot. Well not entirely your fault since you can't move the canopy's, since you're not one of yoshi's game dev's... I feel like the lower half of the shot, how good it is, doesn't make up for the lackluster upper half. Still a decent attempt, but perhaps a better angle would've made this shot more effective." Score: 2

Judge D: "I like the positioning here and you sell the merchant look well. It's overall a nice shot that feels as if a little more interaction would have helped push it to the next level. Perhaps look as if you're haggling over prices with one of the locals?" Score: 2

Judge E: "Cute shot, lighting is good. Id have liked to see you a bit more busy but I suppose everyone takes breaks." Score: 2

L'yhan Nunh

Judge A: "This was a bit on the border to me. The scene definitely fits the theme, there's just kind of a lot of negative space going on and the angle isn't hitting you or the Roe's face very well, so there's just not a great focus on any one thing for me. " Score: 2

Judge B: "This shot made me laugh. I like your idea and I see the story. I think after work that Roe is going to find you and break that bossy finger of yours. I wish we had a closer view of you instead of all those boxes. In the future, be aware of all that empty space, especially if it’s a bit drab. " Score: 1

Judge C: "While the other judges may not agree with me, I just really haven't seen anything from you in the previous rounds that stands out to me as a quality shot, and the same goes in this round too. Nothing excites me about this shot and the chosen area seems clunky. The background while full of pretty colors, is cut off (on both sides for that matter) and doesn't make up for the rest of the shots downsides. The only thing I could say done well is the lighting, but...? You're going to need a whole lot more than just good lighting to make me give you a high score." Score: 1

Judge D: "I like the concept here, but I feel as if it's lacking in execution. The combination of angle, background and large foreground NPC all serve to swallow you up. I like that you chose a bright outfit to stand out against the darker elements of the scene which definitely helps offset the aforementioned issues." Score: 2

Judge E: "Angry boss is angry! you tell that muscle man what to do! Perhaps though a little less angry would have suited the "helping" theme more however." Score: 2

Marik Destiel

Judge A: "This is a great pic because of the creativity of the pose and the angle! At first I wished it was a little lighter out, but looking at the crystals they're pretty with the bit of dusk going on. The construction in the background also perfectly fits the theme. Overall my favorite for sure. " Score: 3

Judge B: "I think what I love the most about your picture is the “industrial revolution” feel I get from seeing you working up on those high ropes. The angle of the shot, the background, the time of day as well as the smatterings of blue crystals around you all come together just right. My first thought was it needs more light on you but after looking for a while I like the darker feel. Your shots are getting better every round, keep it up! " Score: 3

Judge C: "I like this shot because of what it portrays, and it portrays the guy who likes to do the dangerous job. The lower angle its shot from is nice, because it adds a sense of wonder as to just how high up you really are. One thing is the lighting, it could be brighter and I feel like it could've been shot during the day, or a better use of the sun minion would have helped, which is why I didn't give it the highest score I could." Score: 2

Judge D: "Absolutely fantastic. A gorgeous backdrop that you're working with - one thing I particularly like is that the crystals all seem to be pointing at you! The pose is wonderfully creative and while the shot overall is a little dark I feel as if your choice of outfit helps stand out enough to where it doesn't really hurt all that much. Fantastic job!" Score: 3

Judge E: "At first I wasn't really sure what you were doing in this shot. Lighting isn't the greatest but I suppose you could be changing that light-thingy.(to clairify the reason I marked Epsils simular picture higher was the lighting and the look of the growing town below)" Score: 1

Ronin Woofcub

Judge A: "I love that you're amongst your worker NPCs and looking how to go about plans. I also really the like the green background with your color outfit as well. I can also see NPCs in the background that gives it depth too! If I had to get nitpicky, I wish I could see some construction just really finish setting the scene, but overall its a great pic. " Score: 2

Judge B: "You did well with this round. I like the overall composition of the shot as well as the colors you chose; the whites compliment the NPC’s and the green pulls focus right on to you. I only wish you had been looking towards one of the three to complete the interaction versus staring right at the camera." Score: 2

Judge C: "Posing in the crowd on lunch break? It feels a tad out of place but I still like the shot. Possibly during a different time of day, so as the trees don't cut out too much of the light I'd say could be one improvement here. Also the green in your outfit really sticks out from the rest of the workers, but at the same time it blends in with the trees. I feel like if you had a different color outfit, something that sticks out but doesn't accidentally blend in at the same time, perhaps a red color or orange? It's hard to say but I would be mindful of colors next time." Score: 2

Judge D: "The colour co-ordination here really stands out for me - you've chosen an outfit that blends in well so that you look as if you belong with the others in the scene, but the greed draws the eye to you making sure that you know who the focus of the shot is. A very solid shot!" Score: 2

Judge E: "Looks like someones getting busy with the ladies. Your male friend doesn't look too happy about it. Not a bad shot though." Score: 2

Sienna Moonlux

Judge A: "On the border for me, but I think the general background and foregroud are just very bland, boring. The theme might be more funny if the lalafell work toiling near a construction zone. You don't stand out super well to me, but the outfit does fit great for the theme though!" Score: 1

Judge B: "I like where you were going with this shot but I don’t think it’s quite there. I like how the light from the doorway pulls the focus to the center and thus, to you. I only wish we had a closer view of you and less empty space as everything that is going in is smack dab in the middle. Had you or the lala’s been off to the side this shot would have been so much better. " Score: 1

Judge C: "Sienna what happened?! You were improving then you bring out this /sadface. Well I have to give this a low score. Nothing about this is done well, the background is poor, lighting doesn't help and the angle doesn't improve anything. Ontop of that I feel like you threw in two lalafell for the "cute factor" but it doesn't help this shot in the slightest. If you're still in it next round, don't do anymore shots like these!" Score: 1

Judge D: "Another shot where I like the idea better than the execution of it. There's an awful lot of empty space in this shot and the combination of dark outfit with dark backdrop doesn't work very well for me. Some better framing (angle to the side perhaps, so we can truly see the look of fear on the faces of your minions!) would have done wonders, I feel." Score: 1

Judge E: "Outfit is nice but im not sure this picture really fits the theme either.. looks like it would fit a ul'dah theme personally. " Score: 1

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Women's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adeline Urusa

Judge A: "I enjoyed this setup. There characters are really interacting and this appealed to me because you were telling a story while also "working" with the extra. While I did enjoy the story aspect the location is not all that appealing I know you had to work with duller environments that are a big grungy but I wanted to see maybe some interesting angles or scene compositions. Just that little extra splash of color to make this image stand out." Score: 3

Judge B: "Last shot, everyone was concerned about you being the main focus, and you really took those critiques to heart and produced an awesome shot! I love it. I thought you were screaming because the box was too heavy for both you and the Roe, only to be told later you were screaming at the Roe. Haha. You meanie!!! Adding a friend (in the amazing dreads!) was a really smart idea that pushed this picture one step further. Great job!" Score: 3

Judge C: "Really, really love the NPC interaction here! Let the Roe do the lifting; you might break a nail! I just wish the background was a little more interesting." Score: 2

Judge D: "WHOA! I'd hate to be one of your employees haha. I like it, very creative. The Roe looks like he silently wants to hurt you. x) The set up of the NPCs is nice. The other Miqo'te, she makes it feel a bit cramped due to the angle, maybe if it were turned slightly to make the space between her and the Roe larger. I do like her though, all like whoa calm yourself gurl. Other than that I like it, the lighting, gear and everything else is good." Score: 2

Judge E: "Very, very well done! I particularly like the person next to you trying to calm you down, though she is crowding you just a little too much. I wish I had more top marks to give!" Score: 2

Eirwen Mackenzie

Judge A: "I love it! The lighting is spectacular and the used of extra and your pose are perfect you are really working there. Your outfit also is appealing the blue tones with your brown hair and eyes gorgeous!! No one said you have to look like the dirt you work in!! Very nice job one of my favorites this round." Score: 3

Judge B: "I love it. The lightning is fantastic. The outfit, the interaction with the NPCs…it’s just a perfect picture. One of the other judges said they wish Adeline had been standing in your background screaming at the Roe, and now I do too. xD Model Inception!!" Score: 3

Judge C: "Really love the NPC interaction here! I can imagine walking up to this Eirwen NPC in Mordhona and watching her boss these guys around! I wish the background was a little more interesting though." Score: 2

Judge D: "This is nice, I love your gear and pose. This shot really tells a story. Looks like you're instructing where the crate needs putting. Your gear makes you look like the one in charge, without looking out of place. The lighting is very nice. I have nothing bad to say, good job. " Score: 3

Judge E: "Absolutely brilliant. Lighting is subtle enough to where it's not overpowering but catches your face perfectly and immediately draws the eye to you. You manage to blend in and stand out all at the same time. Outstanding work." Score: 3

Iris Dawnshade

Judge A: "Beautiful!! I love it! I love the angle and the background. I praise you for doing a good job no only creating a good compositions but using lighting and scene to make this more interesting. Be careful though to avoid your lighting from washing out the image." Score: 2

Judge B: "I love this shot because of how wonderfully it is put together. There is no empty space, there is an amazing background, the skill effect looks wonderful…I love it. You’ve finally impressed me! Good job." Score: 3

Judge C: "Love the expression and the effect of sparks flying! I like that you captured the city scaffolding on the hill in the shot. I wish there was a bit more contrast with the purple sky and the foreground rockface you’re striking." Score: 2

Judge D: "I like that you went with mining just outside! It's a refreshing idea. (Even if a few of you had the same idea lol.) The composition and angle is very nice. I do love an Eorzean night sky. Capturing the scaffolding is a nice tough, reinforces the construction theme. As does the collection of ore. :3 Nice work. " Score: 3

Judge E: "Now this is how you work with a tricky theme! Well angled and all the space is well used - something I know can be especially tricky for Lalafell! Very well done." Score: 3

Kaiyoko Star

Judge A: "Love this image but I had to give it a low score. While the location and setting is nice, you are not the center focus! My eyes want to check out the crystal in the background then the extra on the left my eye is not drawn to you. While you are wearing bright colors that does help you a bit but if you were not you would blend into this image completely. This could have been set up differently perhaps you and the extras (if not npcs) could have been at the very edge of the table with the crystal in the background." Score: 1

Judge B: "I like that you used the outfit to offset the little window we get out into Mor Dhona, and it helps you stand out as the main character in this picture. Very smart having the two shopper’s faces hidden, one being in profile, and the other’s hidden by the hat. It helped you stand out even more." Score: 2

Judge C: "I like the perspective this picture gives me as I look through the stalls and see the back crystal and city wall. Those crystals and the GSM glamour really help against the boring browns of Mordhona." Score: 2

Judge D: "I like what you tried to do, looks a bit like your customers are trying to haggle? Or like you are one of those market traders that shout out deals maybe. A nice idea, I do feel it is one that is hard to execute well however. You're quite small in the image, and there is an awful lot of negative space in the middle, which is not particularly pleasing to the eye either. A bunch of poles and an empty desk. I understand it is hard to get everyone in shot when you want a table included though. So props for trying. Maybe this one could have been done better with a different angle or perspective? " Score: 1

Judge E: "I like the idea, but better framing would have helped. There's a lot of character to this scene and your choice of outfit colour helps you stand out well from the two customers. The large amount of empty space in the middle is a problem for me, but you did well with what you had to work with!" Score: 2

Lowena Fae

Judge A: "Ooooh Lowena....So pretty but, while its obvious your instructing the hyur...who is also very pretty might I add. I don't know how exactly else you are working? I would have liked to see more happening more story, what are you pointing to? why are you working with this hyur? answers to questions like that would have benefited you. This shot this round while not bad is not your strongest." Score: 1

Judge B: "After last week’s shot, I think everyone expected a lot more from you. Too much sun minion, not a strong concept and a weak background. Maybe if you had off centered the two of you it would have at least given the picture something interesting about it. This is just a run of the mill screenshot." Score: 1

Judge C: "It’s a centered shot, which I wouldn’t have minded if the scenery was more interesting. I do like the glamour, but this photo seems very confused and plain to me. After your awesome last round, I would have expected more dynamic and scenery out of this one." Score: 1

Judge D: "A nice shot, your companions pose makes it seem like she is sizing up whatever you are suggesting while pointing. A like your outfit, you look like one of the humble workers. I'm guessing you used the wind up sun? I feel it's a bit too bright in this shot, might have been better letting the natural light alone light the shot, or maybe try placing it a few paces from you. (I know you can't place it very far away though or the light doesn't show.) You guys must pull your hair out wondering when to use the minion lol I know I did as a model. " Score: 2

Judge E: "The lighting here is really distarcting, I'm afraid. I get the idea of the shot, looks like you're planning a gathering trip with a fellow Disciple of the Land. Unfortunately you're so brightly lit and she's in such dark colours the contrast between you is very distracting, as if you're in a spotlight." Score: 1

Miki Hoshi

Judge A: "This shot is very appealing the colors are very clear and bright, but how are you working? are you asking me to work for or with you right now? This round was more to my understanding to test the story telling aspect of an image. I had to knock down your score this round for that reason. I want more story, while this is a modeling competition there has to be more to an image then a pretty face and pretty colors. We want something more to entertain our minds and imagination." Score: 1

Judge B: "Did you run out of time? Did you understand the theme? Don’t be afraid to ask questions in the future! We all want you to succeed! Hehe. The outfit is nice, but that’s the only thing I can say about the picture. Even if you had just off centered yourself a little bit it would have added a little oomph to the picture. This is just a pretty miqote standing outside of RT." Score: 1

Judge C: "I like the pose, expression, and emote – I can think of small and dear stories that can go with this shot. I love the glamour and the lighting and shadows of the background. It doesn’t need to be a crowded shot, but I feel the space on the left side of the shot could have been used better." Score: 2

Judge D: "I'm not 100% sure what is going on here, I'm guessing you are welcoming people to Mor Dhona? The thing that makes me not appriciate the shot if that is indeed the intent is that I don't get a feel of helping with the construction efforts as mentioned in the criteria. It also feels like everything is happening in the middle of the shot, the large building and yourself are centered. It might have looked nicer if you were positioned to the left a little. I do like the gorgeous clear sky though, I find that rare in Mor Dhona. :3 Your gear is also quite nice. The angle of the shot with the pose is nice too, I like how your hand lines up to your face. " Score: 1

Judge E: "I like that you tried something different with the theme, I feel as if you're inviting me to come help you build the city into something awesome. The shot as a whole feels somewhat uneven though, with a lot happening in the center and very little to the sides. Your last three shots have been quite similar, centered in the shot in some kind of cute pose - try stretching yourself a little and I think you'll see some fantastic results!" Score: 1

Overlord Rikkustrife

Judge A: "Overlord, I love the story here! So hilarious taking on the role as BOSS. Nice job I really appreciate that. BUT this is not your strongest! The scene is not very appealing! If I were to judge on story alone this would get a million threes! I love it, but I want a little more interesting backdrop for your story! I'm looking forward to more of your work!" Score: 2

Judge B: "Haha, I love it! You are very mafia, yakuza, and I never thought about the underground scene in RT! Haha. Great concept, great outfit choice. Background is little eh, and I would have liked this off center (so we could see all the hard work you’ve instigated in the background) but I like all my pictures off center, so…Good job! :D" Score: 2

Judge C: "The glamour brings to mind a few humorous scenarios in my mind. I find it funny that the NPCs seem to be ignoring you or grumbling as you scold them. The thing I wish though is that the scenery was more interesting and did not make me feel I was closed into a corner like these guys are." Score: 1

Judge D: "Haha I like this. :3 Looks like you pulled these guys away to a quiet corner to yell at them lol. The suit is amazing. x) I like how the guy you are telling off looks all like /sigh and the other one looks a bit like la la la I'm not here. /awkward The background is a bit meh, but to be fair, this round was awkward being in a busy area. Nice job. I only wish it were maybe a bit closer." Score: 2

Judge E: "This one made me chuckle! I like the way you stand out as Overlord the Overseer. The framing feels off due to the huge crates on one side and open space on the other. I would ask that you consider your face paint for future shots - with so much blue there I feel as if the orange markings clash a bit. Overall nice use of the NPCs and a decent shot all around, working well with a tricky theme." Score: 2

Rhaya Relenah

Judge A: "What the hell....This is amazing!! I'm so happy you are off center and let the background and your pose tell the story. Your body positioning is letting me know this woman is on her way to work and obviously you on your way to get some of that crystal!! You took this at the PERFECT TIME OF DAY!!! WHOA those colors blew me away. The structure in the background while not the most ideal place to spend your time looks amazing!! Bravo Rhaya! This image does not look in game at all!! Hell it makes me want to go mining with you!" Score: 3

Judge B: "Stunning, absolutely beautiful! Great pose, great background. Concept is not as strong as I expected from you though. Keep it up!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I’m absolutely in love with this shot. It looks like a FFXIV wallpaper for the Disciples of Land while featuring and promoting Mor Dhona." Score: 3

Judge D: "Wow Rhaya you don't disappoint girl! That background is stunning, lovely use of the gloom weather. I love your gear and pose. As well as the camera angle. You positioned yourself in what would have been the empty space to the left of this image perfectly. (Miki this was what I was trying to suggest for yours.) Again, capturing the scaffolding is a nice touch. Go gather dem ores for the crafters/builders! Nothing bad to say~ congrats! " Score: 3

Judge E: "I would not at all be surprised if this was the propaganda poster used to attract workers to Mor Dhona! The sky is gorgeous and you've positioned yourself perfectly to fill up what would otherwise have been a wide open area. This is how you balance a shot!" Score: 3

Sakuraya Kai

Judge A: "Everyone loves a sexy Librarian, but...I was distracted by how big that hyur looks. She put a damper on this scene. While I see what you were going for This could have been set up to make her not look like a giant. This is not your strongest Sakuraya. The image does not really build much interest. for this I would have suggested composing this scene differently so that the hyur does not take up most of the image, maybe if the camera was angled as though we were to your right with a kind of side angle of the bookshelf (I say this knowing the camera is not easy to manipulate). Push it next time!" Score: 1

Judge B: "You’ve caused quite a stir with this picture, but I like it and don’t think anything is off about it. Some people do heavy lifting, some do accounting. Diversity makes us beautiful! I love this picture and wouldn’t change anything." Score: 2

Judge C: "Although I find the book /pose and your character very cute, I’m getting the feeling that this shot nearly missed the theme of the round. Everyone can’t be laborers Mordhona, but still, the scene in this shot is a little too disconnected from the theme for me. The scenery could be a lot better and the dynamic here isn’t very exciting." Score: 1

Judge D: "This one is hard for me. I really like it. But can I say it suits the construction effort theme? :/ argh lol. Well I'll tell you what I like about it anyway. Your gear, and pose are lovely. I like how you are looking toward your colleague, looks like you are in conversation about something. I suppose you could interpret it as you are both doing some official book keeping to do with the work going on. It's nice that the extra in your shot has their back to the camera, keeps you the focus. " Score: 2

Judge E: "I appreciate the idea here - you look like the architect planning out new buildings! I'm not sure what it is, but the other character in this shot seems to really dwarf you. It has an odd effect, like you'd barely come up to their waist if they stood up straight. Overall a nice shot though!" Score: 2

Xev Bellwyn

Judge A: "Very appealing scene set up but I did not give this a three because the lighting is a bit too much....I can't believe I'm even saying this. If there were...more appealing contrasting tones to really build and keep this shot from washing out then ,Yes!, I would have given you that three! maybe even if you were a little more in the image. But I applaud you for attemping a more interesting angle!" Score: 2

Judge B: "This shot is really nice. I like the outfit, and the background, but I feel like the angle is just a little too low(high?) giving us a nice upshot of your nose. I understand you had to angle it like this to get that nice background, but it’s just something I don’t personally like about this otherwise great picture." Score: 2

Judge C: "It’s a beautiful shot, but I wish another pose was used and that the camera shifted to the right just a little. Your pickaxe seems to disappear into the colors of the background and the angle of the shot makes the lantern at your belt seem huge and cover a lot of your body. X_x" Score: 2

Judge D: "Ah another mining shot. :) Broken record time, nice inclusion of the scaffolding. I like that you are not centered. The bit of gloom weather in shot makes it interesting too. Of course nice gear using the MIN set. Only thing I'm not a huge fan of is your angle. I feel like your lamp is swallowing most of you in this set up. " Score: 2

Judge E: "A solid concept marred by a strange angle! It seems as if you were trying to get a good shot of the background but it came at the expense of yourself. A very pretty shot though, and would have been a top contender if not for that strange positioning." Score: 2

Men's Contest Round 3
38 - Fate Lhas
38 - Marik Destiel
28 - Aiden Weaver
23 - Epsil Ion
23 - Jinx Fireboot
20 - Ronin Woofcub
18 - Flare Anderfel
14 - Adam Fylrmyn
14 - Sienna Moonlux
13 - L'yhan Nunh

Women's Contest Round 3

35 - Iris Dawnshade
35 - Rhaya Relanah
32 - Eirwen Mackenzie
29 - Sakuraya Kai
24 - Adeline Urusa
20 - Kaiyoko Star
20 - Xev Bellwyn
13 - Lowena Far
13 - Overlord Rikkustrife
10 - Miki Hoshi

Congratulations to this week's S-Rank Shot: Marik Destiel!