Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 9

I'm afraid you get no fanciness from me this week due to travelling. Similarly I was unable to edit the shots, so names are included in the albums as titles/descriptions.

The shot description this week was:

"Farming/Feeding the Realm - Eorzea needs food badly! Go to one of the farms around the world and help out. Tend crops, herd sheep, work the mills, anything."

Same as before, pick your top two shots from both male and female sides and post! Must have at least 10 forum posts to count. And this week is the dreaded DOUBLE ELIMINATION, so the -two- lowest scoring models from each side will be eliminated for a total of four, leaving six to move on to the combined rounds from here out.

Good luck!

ENTM Round 9 Men

ENTM Round 9 Women

Men:
Marik Destiel
Jinx Fireboot

Women:
Sakuraya Kai
Rhaya Relanah

Yay! Another round! Once again, one of my main criteria for voting was how well the shot conveyed to me the theme of the week. Some of the shots were great, but the models appeared to be in the scene rather than helping.

My votes, in the order in which they appear in the album:

Men:
Adam Flyrmyn - I'm sad to admit that I don't know where this was taken, but I love the setting. The ceiling of leaves and the field of grass make a nice, full backdrop, and I might be borrowing your colors for my BTN gear.
Marik Destiel - The shot is a little dark, but that's inherent to the time of day that provides that beautiful sky. Tending to the kidragoras is important to maintaining the health of any field/garden.

Women:
Adeline Weaver - Great rule of thirds composition, and nice colors/contrast!
Iris Dawnshade - This shot also follows the rule of thirds very well, and I like the overall composition! The other Lalafell in the background really adds to the notion that you are hard at work on the farm.

Women's Side:
Rhaya- I love that you have every side of this shot framed by SOMETHING! Those fairies look like they're bullying you into picking fruit for them!
Eirwen- Another lovely framing shot! There's something to look at in every corner of your shot! The only thing I wish is that you were a bit closer to the fruit you were going after - I'm not sure how you're going to get it down!

Men's Side:
Jinx- I think I melted a little when I saw this! I love that you went after the herbs, rather than fruits or veggies! Lavender is an important ingredient! I love every part of this, from the 'lens flare' to the beautiful juxtaposition of colors!
Adam- Fruit acquired, mission accomplished! Such an overwhelming amount of green should feel wrong, but it feels so balanced with your lighter shades! I love it.

M: Jinx and Flare
F: Eirwen and Rhaya

M: Jinx, Marik
F: Adeleine, Iris

>.< My New Year’s resolution is to finally stop lurking like a creep and get involved with ENTM instead of just drooling over all the amazing shots we get to see. And I finally also got enough posts to vote! \o/
Here goes:

Women:

1. Adeline Weaver: I really like the brightness of this picture, the colours are vibrant and yet somehow calming. The expression on your face is nice, as is the detail of the dirt. Looks like you just had a satisfying round of gardening. And is it just me or do your clothes mirror the colours of the surroundings quite well? The minion is a nice touch as well, he fits into the overall colour scheme.

2. Rhaya Relanah: Nice, warm colours in which your colouring actually stands out a bit by being more of a cooler tone. And I really like the pose and the two fairies as “extras”, though their brightness does almost distract from you. It definitely helps that you are centered and framed by the leaves to counteract that. The leaves have a bit of a downside in that the rough textures really come to light. Very much green blob. >.< Still, a nice frame overall.

Men:

1. Jinx Fireboot: Amazing lighting. I’m a sucker for those lines of shadow the sun does with trees and other obstacles in this game and it always lifts a picture for me to the next level. While you seem to be more goofing off than helping out with that pose, it does fit with the lavender theme and the calming effect of the blue-ish violet the flowers have on the overall picture. Your red hair also really helps drawing the eye to you in this sea of blue (-ish violet).

2. Adam Flyrmyn: Very different setting from the others, both men and women, and I like it. The many different shades of green plus your outfit’s green. The red of the apple is a nice touch of colour in there and the lighting isn’t too dark with the sun shining through the leaves to make the colours loose vibrancy. I find your expression a bit odd/too whimsical for the situation but maybe that’s just me. ._.


Not chosen:

Women:

3. Sakuraya Kai: Interesting locale, but it allowed you to choose a nice shot in action. I especially like the movement your hair shows and your expression is really determined. ^^ What I found odd that while most of the picture has a fairly light but dimmed lighting your face is really bright, almost too bright. I’d almost guess the sun minion was used, but for my taste the effect is a touch too obvious.

4. Iris Dawnshade: Very nice background and overall shot, but I miss a bit of the vibrancy that Adeline’s lighting had. I like that the NPC is another Lala, but your pose lacks a bit of animation, like for example Sakuraya’s did. Your facial expression is also very impassive.

5. Eirwen Mackenzie: Despite the dim lighting you managed to utilize it very well to accentuate your face and expression. The pink of your clothes also grabs attention, though I think a nice red that mirrors the windmills might have been better (or I just don’t like pink that much <.<). The frame created by the branches is quite nice, but I feel you are very removed from the actual fruit, at least much further than the others.

Male:

3. Marik Destiel: Nice setting and colour composition with the added detail of the mandragora necklace and minion. What I didn’t quite like was the absolute profile shot. Because you’re low to the ground I guess you couldn’t zoom in more, but the profile makes your face and expression smaller even and that makes the shot loose some of the appeal in my eyes.

4. Flare Anderfel: At first I wasn’t sure what the pose was about, but then I noticed the rain! The lighting draws attention to you so well, it takes a moment longer to take in the surrounding. I do like your expression though and the entire picture tells a bit of a story. Just the contrast between you and your surroundings is a bit too strong for my taste.

5. Aidan Weaver: On the one hand the simplicity of the picture has a certain charm, but with the other 4 telling interesting stories or having really nice compositions, this just comes a little bit short. The expression you have is a bit odd, sort of squinting?

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Originally Posted by Maleha

>.< My New Year’s resolution is to finally stop lurking like a creep and get involved with ENTM instead of just drooling over all the amazing shots we get to see. And I finally also got enough posts to vote! \o/

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welcome to ENTM C:!

Women:
Rhaya (such a great angle and it tugs at my scholar/fairy love heartstrings)
Adeline (that kawaii dirty face and king tomato and pretty wind mills makes it)

Men:
Jinx (literally skipping through a field of wild flowers as the others work, thats the way to farm imo)
Adam (the fact that you got it to look like you're holding it is awesome. also i was going to comment how insanely large that fruit is but this explains why the fruit housing item you can make is so insanely large)

Aiden & Marik

Rhaya & Eirwen

Men's contest:
Adam Flyrmyn
Marik Destiel

Women's contest:
Sakuraya Kai
Adeline Weaver

bump for day two! *cheers, with tiny 7up* <3

Women's:
Eirwen
Rhaya

Men's:
Jinx
Adam

(Too tired to critique; I'm sorry!)

Men
Adam
Flare

Women
Adeline
Rhaya

Daily bumperoni <3 lets not get lost !

I can only pick 2? What madness is this!?! They all look damned good and utilize an array of pretty colors and textures and I want to vote for everyone. Very very good round all around.

Ladies:

Rhaya: Your shots are always gorgeous but this one is my favorite of them all. I am a sucker for framing and fun angles and you captured this beautifully. The faeries and flowers are fun and whimsical and I love the angle peering down through the trees to see you plucking an orange down.

Adeline I love the way the angle of this shot gives depth to the layers of foliage around you. Looks like your kneeling down to garden yet we can still see the wheat and trees and windmills dance along the horizon behind you. Very bright and happy shot and great use of a minion that seems right at home in the leafage.

Duders:

Adam: Very peaceful looking shot: Interestingly enough, I think the red of the apples pop more because you and the background all are green. It also looks like you are really grabbing the apple and the soft smile really makes the whole thing feel interactive.

Jinx: Stopping amongst a hard day of botany to smell the flowers? I love it! This is another picturesque scene of serenity with fluffy lilacs and sunbeams.

yay Xev is back =D I hope your holidays were good!

Women:
Adeline - colorful shot yet easy on the eye. captured la noscea farmland scenery and fit the theme very well.
Rhaya - cool shots with fairies helping you pick out ripe fruits.

Men:
Jinx - very nice light reflecting on your character
Marik - it's like you're sparing the mandragora out of love for nature as it stumble on your field

Women:
Sakuraya
Adeline

Men:
Jinx
Adam

gals
Adeline
Rhaya

guys
Aiden
Adam

Men:
Adam
Jinx

Women:
Adeline
Rhaya

Men's
Marik Destiel
Jinx Fireboot


Women's
Rhaya Relanah
Iris Dawnshade

Men:
Aiden
Marik

Girls:
Eirwen
Adeline

Men:
Marik
Aiden

Women:
Adeline
Eirwen

bump for last day!

*flails* Must not forget to vote! Go, go, everyone! You're doing such a great job every week ^__^

Men:
Jinx Fireboot
Flare Anderfel

Women:
Rhaya Relanah
Iris Dawnshade

I haven't really been following things so I'm trying to catch up and be more active. ^_^'

Men
Jinx Fireboot - I love the story your shot tells; while you've stopped to smell the lavender your coworker is tapping her foot in the back. It really gives your character a sense of history/background. The overall color distribution and choices were nice too as the warmer palette of your clothes keeps you from blending away in the sea of blue and purple.
Flare Anderfel - While you do stand out a bit much in this shot (sun minion I assume) the snapshot moment quality sold me. It doesn't look so posed; more like you were getting some last second pumpkin tending in when rain struck. Uh oh!

Women
Rhaya Relanah - My absolute favorite for this challenge! Beautiful vibrant colors, unique framing, use of different levels (foreground, midground, background), good use of minions, good personal color choices, acceptable expression and great emote. Even though you went for the popular reaching for fruit shot you handled it differently.
Adeline Weaver - I had a hard time choosing my second girl but the juicy colors and beautiful background of your shot won out. My major "eh" is your face; it reminds me of a bjd propped up for a picture. I actually think the tomato minion looks out of place here (why is a tomato in a pumpkin patch?) and kinda wish you had stuck with something like your nutkin or a baby rat scurrying about under the leaves. I enjoy the dirty face and the fact that your sunhat appears to be doing it's job rather than just being a prop.

Men:
Marik Destiel
Adam Flyrmyn

Women:
Sakuraya Kai
Rhaya Relanah

Hope I'm not late again... >.>;

Women:
Adeline Urusa - The time of day and the background work so nicely together :'D The seemingly endless landscape of crops is nice as well!
Rhaya Relanah - I really like the angle of the picture, as well as the addition of the fairies and the visible flowers!

Men:
Adam Flyrmyn - Your picture gives me a very serene feeling TwT
Jinx Fireboot - I love the background *^* The field of lavender compliments your calm expression!

Men:
Marik Destiel
Adam Flyrmyn

Women:
Sakuraya Kai
Rhaya Relanah

Gals:
Rhaya
Eirwen

Guys:
Flare
Adam

Whew! Made the deadline this time!

Hello all! I hope everyone has had a good holiday!
(Hopefully I made it in before the deadline if not, there is always next round!)

Women's:
Adeline Weaver
Rhaya Relanah

Men's:
Jinx Fireboot
Flare Anderfel

Round is over! Ty will posts results tomorrow, he cant get put them up tonight<3 gl everyone!

Men's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adam Fylrmyn

Judge A: "I think one of the things I like the most about this shot is the simplicity of it. The forest scene gives you a nice background so that we can focus on you and that apple. You did well with your pose and lighting here too. My only issue is that I don’t get a “farming- in- the- traditional- sense” vibe off this pic due to your location. You could have just been plucking an apple for lunch, so I’d have liked to have seen some farmers in the background to sell the story. But, it is a really, really good shot overall" Score: 2

Judge B: "I quite like this pose, you have done a great job in really upping your shots and im proud of you! background is nice, pose is great and lighting too! good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I like the pose motioning toward grabbing the fruit and the pleasant expression! I think it's also clever choosing an area other than La Noscea for the scene too. As a whole, all of the green in the background blends together a bit for me, but overall I like the pick a lot!" Score: 2

Judge D: "This doesn’t scream ENTM at all to me. There is no background or angles. It does fit the theme though." Score: 1

Judge E: "Nicely framed, not overly complex and well positioned - you're one of the only models this week who actually looks as if they're picking the fruit as opposed to just reaching at it. Solid effort!" Score: 2

Aiden Weaver

Judge A: " I like the angle you chose here for your shot. The grapes in the foreground add a nice perspective as well as the diagonal effect you get with the grapevines. Love your pose and expression. I can almost hear you thinking, “Ah, here’s a nice ripe bunch”. I do wish there was something in that open space in the upper left. A tree, windmill, or even some clouds would have broken up that plain blue sky and added even more depth to your shot. Still a good picture though" Score: 2

Judge B: "These shots had a serene vibe this week I quite enjoyed. Your picture was well done and I don't feel it deserved the 1 I gave it, but it was mandatory to give it to someone so please don't feel bad. The only reason I picked this for my 1 point shot was the background. " Score: 1

Judge C: "I think the pose is definitely spot on, but the expression just comes off a bit dazed to me. The angle up towards the sky was initially interesting to me, but I don't get the sense of being around a farm. I'm sure you did what you could considering the height of the plants, etc., it's just not a very interesting pic to me. " Score: 1

Judge D: "This doesn’t scream ENTM at all to me. There is no background or angles. It does fit the theme though. And I do like the facial expression." Score: 1

Judge E: "I like you angle and the wide open sky actually works in this shot. I would have preferred a different expression however. Otherwise good job!" Score: 2

Flare Raulbel

Judge A: "This is the shot this round that I am mesmerized by. The more I look at it the more I like it as a whole. Everything here works for me; the dark background, the rain, your pose, your expression and even the farm worker behind you comes together to tell your story. I also really like the lighting on you as it makes you pop in the picture and pulls focus right to your face. Great job!" Score: 3

Judge B: "Flare: Ahh quite the pumpkin patch you have grown there my friend. you actually made the rain work for you here, and as someone who has gardened rains always great when growing something. My only concern with this shot was your lighting. I don't feel the sun minion should have been used so closely in whats a darker shot." Score: 2

Judge C: "This is my favorite picture of the guys this week. I like the cleverly composed outfit. I like the unique idea to include a sudden downpour while working that your pose and expression compliment perfectly, and you've given yourself the spotlight despite the dark weather, well-executed! No complaints here. " Score: 3

Judge D: "The background is boring, but I do like the hat, facial expression, and pose. I like the concept too." Score: 2

Judge E: "Oh, now this is how you use weather in your shots! Beautifully done. Everything in this shot is very well put together and plays into the overall shot. Fantastic work." Score: 3

Jinx Fireboot

Judge A: "I think this might be one of your best shots this cycle. I like your playful nature as you take a break for a moment and breathe in all the wonderful smells. You did a great job of framing the shot. Putting yourself in the center with your two co-workers on each side helps sell the theme as well as pull focus to you without drawing too much attention on them." Score: 2

Judge B: "This was very close to a 3 for me, but I could only pick one for the guys. I love your expression and pose of stopping to smell the flowers while working. I think the shot of the sun behind the tree makes the lighting very interesting as well. The background is very picturesque as well, good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "This is probally my favorite shot of you to date Jinx. The lighting, background and overal image was done great and it was smart to pick herbs over food produce to be a little more unique. Because I would like to see more shots like this from you you get my 3 this week." Score: 3

Judge D: "Outfit is great, background is very nice, but the concept is a little meh. Youre not working, youre just sniffing the crops. Lol. But I do like this picture a lot." Score: 3

Judge E: "I'm not usually a fan of shots where the model takes up so little of the shot but this one works well. I particularly like how the sunlight is caught through the tree." Score: 2

Marik Destiel

Judge A: "Looks like you found a friend while you are out tending to the pumpkins. I hope you set her free and didn’t have her for dinner. I like the colors you chose for your outfit as it brings focus right to you. Your pose works well for me and I actually like the profile as we do see enough of your face to get your expression. The lighting is ok but the time of day has really muted the color palette overall and I would have loved to see shot had it been taken in bright sunlight." Score: 1

Judge B: "Your shots are always quite well thought and put together well. From your minion, to unique outfit and background, I quite like this shot. Keep up the great work marik!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I think the story with those one is creative - you finding a lost mandragora or some such, very cute! I like that your outfit's colors help make you stand out against all the tan and orange in the background. You captured it at an interesting time of day with the clouds in the sky as well. Still, I wish there was a way we could be a bit closer to you in the picture to get more details of you. I feel like there has sort of been a consistent distance between you and the 'camera' in a lot of shots. If you make it through, try making things more dynamic! " Score: 2

Judge D: "A different outfit would have saved this picture in my opinion. The background isn’t amazing, but it isn’t bad. A different angle would have worked better, but this isn’t bad. The concept is cute but are you gathering the Mandragora?" Score: 2

Judge E: "I like the idea here and it sells a nice story. My issue is the angle - you're cut off at the bottom and it gives an odd effect. It doesn't completely kill the shot, but in comparison to the others I do think it makes it the weaker. Good effort regardless!" Score: 1

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Women's Contest Judge Scores and Feedback

Adeline Urusa

Judge A: "This is lovely! The sky is so blue and the crops around you bring lovely greens/oranges. Added reds from the windmills, so colourful. Pretty! I like your gear, very farm girl. The dirty face is a nice touch too. WATCH PUT FOR THE ANGRY TOMATO! Doesn't look like you noticed him yet teehee. " Score: 3

Judge B: "“Day 3 and I think she’s beginning to suspect”, thinks the little tomato king. I really like the attention to detail you put into your shots and this one is no exception. Your outfit is spot on and I love the bit of dirt on your face. The colors in this shot are just insane and I love that you captured such a beautiful shot of Eorzea. Great job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "This picture was very close to a 3 for me, but again, I can only choose one for the girls. The colors in this picture are very pretty, and I like that you're off center while still maintaining attention. I think the expression is very serene, but the pose is just a bit simple for me. Still, the background is very lovely, and as a whole, a very well executed shot. " Score: 2

Judge D: "Amazing Background, nice outfit, and it fits the theme perfectly. Great Camera Angle as well!" Score: 3

Judge E: "This is an extremely well constructed shot! Had I more than one 3 to give this would have been a shoe-in for my second. I love the use of the tomato king. I really have no improvements to suggest!" Score: 2

Eirwen Mackenzie

Judge A: "Waiting for dem apples to fall? I like how you framed yourself within the tree branches, nice touch. Again nice farm girl gear. I like your earrings and colour choice of your tunic, girly girls can farm too! I like that you captured the windmills, adds more to the farmy vibe and the red of the sails adds more colour to the shot." Score: 2

Judge B: "I really like the angle you chose with the tree in the foreground as it gives your shot some depth. The tree and the windmills in the background help to frame you as well as adding a pop of color from the sails. I like your outfit and pose but I think you may need a ladder to help reach the fruit. Really nice shot." Score:

Judge C: "This was on the 1/2 border for me, but overall I think your concerned expression and pose brought it home for me. The background is very pretty and your outfit color helps you stand out well too, there's just not a lot of fruit/food in the shot for me to really get a farm feel. That being said, it's still a good shot! The windmills in particularly are striking. " Score: 1

Judge D: "Outfit is nice, but the color is a little off. Maybe a brown or a grey or white would have been better. Background is nice and it fits the theme perfectly." Score: 2

Judge E: "I like how you captured the background and gave some depth to the shot, though I wish you took up a little more of it." Score: 2

Iris Dawnshade

Judge A: "Quite a nice shot, I like how you lined yourself up with the other farmer, nice to see someone else sowing seeds while you work the harvest. I only wish you could have had your offhand weapon out. There are no trees near you and it would make more sense to me for you to be wielding a scythe when standing near crops. (Though for what look like cabbages I'd expect you to be digging them more than anything.)" Score: 2

Judge B: "I like this screenshot. The background is scenic and I really like seeing the other crops growing on the farm. Your co-worker next to you is intently working as you are about to start harvesting. You nailed the theme perfectly! Good job. " Score: 2

Judge C: "I hate to have to give anyone a 1 this week, apologies. I like the background and shot angle you've chosen for the picture, but the lack of expression and wielding a hatchet to harvest is sort of a bit odd to me. Maybe you're just very eager? Regardless, it's not a bad shot by any means, those were just the reasons it wasn't all the way there for me. " Score: 1

Judge D: "Axes and Cabbage? Hmmmmm. Haha. I like the outfit but think a brightly colored hat would have given this image a nice boost." Score: 1

Judge E: "I like the background and the angle, but I am very confused as to why an axe is being used to harvest! A good effort and nice background, but of all the shots this week it wound up being my 'least favourite' and is scored based on that." Score: 1

Rhaya Relenah

Judge A: "What an interesting perspective! Nicely done. Reaching for the orange. I love the Botanist set so I'm biased to loving your gear lol. Cute idea of having the SCH minions out, fairys! Eeeee~ Magical. I gave Adeline the 3 in the end cuz I just loved all the colours in her shot. " Score: 2

Judge B: "This shot is absolutely amazing. It’s colorful, beautiful and pure eye candy. The angle is insane and I love the light coming through the trees. Your faerie friends seem to be helping you choose which fruit to pick yet they aren’t pulling any focus from you. Be careful in the future that you are selling the theme. If I didn’t know where you were in Eorzea, one might think you are just a hungry adventurer and not “farming”." Score: 3

Judge C: "You definitely have had some of the most creatively angled shots in the competition, and this continues the trend! I love the perspective looking down from the branches of the tree. And I love that the fairies are 'helping' too! You have a very calm smile that helps add to the serene picture. Very good job! " Score: 3

Judge D: "An amazing angle!!! Those fairies are awesome. The lighting is awesome. The only reason I wont give this a three is because it looks more like you are gathering an orange for yourself then for the good of eorzea. But that doesn’t mean this shot isn’t a freaking mazing. This could be a background, this could be a commercial for FFXIV. This picture is awesome and I hope you use it somewhere like a signature or something. I love it." Score: 2

Judge E: "Utterly gorgeous. You come up with the most interesting angles! The fairies add an extra dimension to the shot that makes it magical. My favourite shot this week!" Score: 3

Sakuraya Kai

Judge A: "I like that you went somewhere else with location, kudos for being daring! Snowy landscape isn't the first place you'd expect to see someone farming. :3 Unfortunately, the backgrounds of the other shots just do more for me. I think I'd prefer if you were positioned more to the left, as you are blocking an NPC behind you, I also wonder if that is the sun minion lighting your face? I'm not a fan of it's use here if so since it makes one side of your face seem to glow from no apparent light source. " Score: 1

Judge B: "I was pleasantly surprised to see that you chose to head to Coerthas to get some farming done. I love that you are actually harvesting the greens with your scythe. Way to think out of the box! Your serene expression is also very sweet as you contentedly farm away. Good job!" Score: 2

Judge C: "I like the creativity of choosing a snowy background! It helps the green in the plants as well as yourself stand out. You have a very serious expression that along with the pose compliments the hard work you're doing on the farm. There's a bit of negative space on the right that could have been framed out, but overall I understand that framing yourself is most important. Good job! " Score: 2

Judge D: "Props for gathering in the snow and using an appropriate tool, but the outfit, hair, axe on your back, and facial expression all bring this image down for me. I think this would have worked 100 times better in a green area instead." Score: 1

Judge E: "Almost everyone went to Limsa Lominsa this week so I love that you thought outside the box! Very nicely done. I like the Goobbue in the background too! What does detract from it a bit is that you're blocking off the NPC - a slightly different angle to add some space between you would have made a world of difference." Score: 2


Men's Contest Round 9
27 - Jinx Fireboot
24 - Adam Flyrmyn
19 - Flare Anderfel
18 - Marik Destiel
11 - Aiden Weaver

Women's Contest Round 9

33 - Rhaya Relanah
27 - Adeline Urusa
16 - Eirwen Mackenzie
13 - Sakuraya Kai
10 - Iris Dawnshade

S-Rank for the week goes to Rhaya Relanah! Congrats Rhaya!