Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 10

I'm afraid you get another bare-bones this week. I just arrived back a few hours ago and I'm utterly exhausted for reasons too disgusting to go into! Stomach bugs aren't fun

We're now at the point where models are combined so no more men/women contest - our last 6 are in a free for all. Please select your top [B\]three[/B\] models and list them in your post.

This week's description:

"Relaxation time! Those last few were hard work! I want to see a shot of you taking a load off and enjoying yourself."

ENTM Cycle 3 Round 10

Adeline and Adam Aiden (I'm bad with names shhh) got divorced already? Daamn.
Too busy right now so I'm not gonna give my opinion on shots but here are my favorites (no speciul order)

Rhaya Relanah
Jinx Fireboot
Flare Anderfel


Hang in there and good job everyone >w>

Holding on to my resolution! One of these days I manage to post in discussion even! >.<
A note before I give my vote: I found it very hard to decide this week. While we see very different interpretations of “relaxation”, depending on the personality (I’m fairly introverted so I could never relax at a party, but I know people who do), I feel everyone definitely fits the theme. Also, while my top 2 were fairly easy to decide, I actually really had trouble deciding on number three. All of your shots had great aspects to it!

The Top 3:

Adeline Ursa: People will think me biased, I fear but again, this shot looks amazing. So well-coordinated in colour and composition. So much happening at once I imagine getting everything timed well must have been a pain, considering effects like the bubbles and the champagne are very short. Even though you’re on the side, being in the foreground definitely draws the eye, great expression, too. Slight issue I have is the blonde Elezen in the back. Everyone is fairly well dressed and colourwise well put together, but she is wearing the light blue bikini set? Not noticeable on the first glance but when studying the picture definitely something that is a bit off. Raunchy me thinks hired stripper… but that’s just my fantasy going wild.

Raya Relanah: Again, I hope I will not be counted biased but you have been delivering great shots throughout the entire cycle, so honestly, it’s no surprise to me that you came up with a great idea and implemented it well.
The colours in the room and on your friends are all nice blues, calming and matching your skintone and the lighting, while dimmed as should be at a slumber party, is still bright enough to show you off nicely. Greta expressions on you and your extras, as well. What bothers me slightly is the bikini top. I would have liked a light blue or white Hempen Camise more to match your pants. The other girls look so covered up, I almost wondered if you were playing strip poker or something… My mind is in the gutter today… geez.

Flare Anderfel: It was really hard to decide the third, but ultimately you made the cut, because I liked the vibrancy of your picture, your expression is great, and I like the setting, the lighting and the angle. I cannot quite decide if you’re in the water or just standing in the surf. The extras are very nicely put together, especially the Miqo’te lady being colour coordinated with you. What pushed this down for me was the guy to your right. He feels a bit too close and honestly, his crotch is at the same height as your face and the colour of his sash draws attention. :/ Yes I know I am dirty minded, I cannot help it! Anyways. I think it might have been better if he had been a touch more to the right, or if he and the lady switched places…


The Bottom 3:

Jinx Fireboot: Great idea, and your pose and the room & arrangement is nicely done to convey a relaxed feeling. My problem is this is the entire right side of the picture. The water stream from I assume the showerhead blurs the picture too much for my taste. That, plus the light at the little waterfall and the reflections on the water are a bit too much to look at the picture in peace. My eyes get really distracted by the weird effect these things have on the visuals. It’s hard to describe properly, but I hope you understand what I mean. :/

Adam Flyrmyn: I’ll be honest, I love the idea of this and I am dying to know where you shot this. It’s very simple but that is what makes it calming. And the colours are just great, especially the bits that have sun shining on them make for some great contrast. I would have picked this easily for third, if not for one thing: Who is that person in the background? Seriously, I was looking at this for a while and only then I noticed that woman through the foliage. And I was like “What is she sitting on, is that the war bear mount?” The problem here is that you got upstaged because the serenity of your picture gets disrupted by that blip in the background.

Eirwen Mackenzie: It’s a great idea, but I think you really got upstaged by the other in terms of colours. Very pastel, not the vibrancy almost all of the others have. Also very odd clothing choices. The table setup is nice, but the angle dwarfs you, especially compared to your extra. Also, your expression is a bit odd for relaxation. Looks like a concerned/shocked emotion you’re portraying. So odd, I locked back again at your previous pictures and your expressions have always been spot on. :(

Adeline Urusa - Your picture has a very vibrant atmosphere; everything from the bubbles, to the others in the background, and even the color of the room help accentuate that!

Adam Fylrmyn (I've been spelling your name wrong the whole time LOL) - Such a calming picture :D I really like the flowers behind you, and surprisingly I like that other person in the background, whether it was intentional or not XD Just makes you seem like you're in a secret garden! Edit: I know why I like that person in the back; it reminds me of a scene from Princess Mononoke *^*

Flare Anderfel - Waaaah, are those the other models I see?! Looks like you're having a great time at the beach!

It's likely I won't be able to vote for the next round since I don't plan on renewing my subscription for the time being, but I just want to say good luck to those still competing, and congratulations to those who were able to compete!

Adeline
Rhaya
Flare

Excellent shots everyone!

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Originally Posted by Dawnshade

Adeline and Adam got divorced already? Daamn.

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I was married to Aiden :P

Since we’re down to 6, I’ll write out a critique for everyone… I really laughed and felt soothed by all of the shots this week, though some more than others.

My Top Three Selections:

Jinx Fireboot: “Serenity” is the perfect word for this one! The use of light, steam, and the balanced use of cool colors, offset by the hot pink flowers… I love every bit of this. I want to curl up in that bath and go to sleep.

Rhaya Relanah: I really want to know what kind of grand stories of battle you’re telling in your undies, madam! The use of lighting was good here, it puts the large group of peole around you in relative shadow while you glow like a beacon, pulling the focus toward you. I think I need to go investigate that bed everyone’s on.

Adeline Urusa: This shot is incredibly eye-catching to start with! The only major negative I can see here is that because there’s such an overwhelming amount of red, my eyes are immediately pulled to the “cool spot” in the center of the picture! While you’re in the foreground, the green-adorned Miqo’te pair in the middle tend to pull all of the focus away from you. No one should upstage you in your own shot!


My Glorious Other Models

Eirwen Mackenzie: I really adore this shot, it seems like you got some really good gossip during your tea party! But unfortunately, there’s so much empty space around you! I wish you could have zoomed in just a little bit more. I want to see more of you, since you’re meant to be the focus!

Flare Anderfel: I really love that you’re just partying so hard on the beach! That was definitely the first place I was thinking of when I saw that the theme this week was “relaxation”! And aw, Sakuraya and Marik decided to show their support for you! I think that looks like a grand party to be a part of! I like that you tried to fill the negative space at the top right with Marik’s fabulous emotes, but it still ended up feeling a bit lopsided.

Adam Flyrmyn: I really, really wanted to like this picture more! But due to your brilliant shade of red, you just ended up camouflaging yourself a bit too much. The person in the back on the Warbear was very distracting to me. As I continued to look at the picture, I was continually drawn to her, as though she was an incredibly badly hidden Waldo. While your face says “relaxed”, the rest of the shot just feels so… empty, despite being so full of lovely flowers.

Bizarre Sidenote:

Adeline and Rhaya are the last two catladies in this competition! And you guys had such similar compositions that it blindsided me. You both had 3 Miqo’te, 1 Roegadyn, and 1 Lalafell in your shot, with Adeline having an additional Elezen… Adeline went for dominantly hot colors, while Rhaya went for cool ones… You two are truly two sides of the same coin!

Both party like there’s no tomorrow when the name of the game is to relax! But I bet you get some of the best sleep ever afterward!

Oh my... looks like I get to finally vote for Cycle 3 :3

You guys won't have to worry about "critiques" from me, I know how nerve-wracking it can be when you also have to look forward to the judges critiques at the end of it all, trust me I know XD

On to the voting!
Top 3 -
Adeline Urusa: I really love this shot a lot! It's so carefree, fun, and shows you enjoying yourself with you friends just relaxing at yours or someone's house having a nice lil' party after so many weeks of working hard out in fields, dungeons, etc. to show off them shots!! I really enjoy it, it's very good angle and I love how you're off to the side, but still attention is drawn to you first and foremost! I love the pink correlation you have going on here!

Flare Anderfel: I love the whole "beach party" theme going on here! It's always a nice treat to unwind after a long period of "work" when a beach is involved!! Not only are you relaxing out in the surf, but you're enjoying yourself with your friends as well! I quite enjoy the homage to being a "L'Oréal" commercial pose! Hehehe... The sky, the beach, the waters, even the back ground works for you! And your extras really aren't upstaging you at all, I hone right in on you first. I really love the use of the beach in this shot and the natural lighting! Good Job!

Jinx Fireboot: I absolutely adore this shot! Jinx seems like the kind of guy, who just needs quiet time when relaxing, "Shhhh he's dreaming!" Isn't there a saying about not waking up sleeping Lalafells? No? Maybe there should be...ha! Anyways, I love the waterfall effect you also have going on right beside you on the right side, it in it's own way, sort of takes up the negative space that would be there, and gives that illusion you're inside a 5 star spa... ahh that would be nice huh? I can see after all your hard work through out this, why a nice quiet spa day would definitely be a nice way to relax!

Good luck to you all models! I can't wait to see who makes the finale!!!!!

Best of luck to the remaining models, y'all are awesome and deserve it~! Everyone was great this round~!

Top 3:

Jinx Fireboot

Flare Anderfel

Rhaya Relanah

Adeline
Jinx
Rhaya

Adeline
Flare
Jinx
I was going to comment on them but now its 2am and im about to pass out good job tho guys!

Hello everyone!
I hope everyone is doing well and staying warm! ^^

Here are my top 3:
Adeline Urusa
Jinx Fireboot
Rhaya Relanah

Best of luck to everyone!!

Jinx
Rhaya
Eirwen

And good luck everybody!

Rhaya Relanah
Flare Anderfel
Jinx Fireboot

In no perticular order

Rhaya
Jinx
Eirwen

sunday bumperoni

Hi guys~ I haven't voted in awhile but wow I can't believe its this far in @-@

1. Adeline Urusa - Relaxing doesn't just mean laying around doing nothing, I love that you took relaxation this way ^_^ Especially in this game where there's so much to do it is very relaxing to just hang in the house and have some fun!

2. Eirwen Mackenzie - This picture looks very relaxing, not only in what you're doing but the colors as well. I love the poses going on too, it really looks like an interesting conversation is going on :3

3. Jinx Fireboot - I would hang this in my free company house if I could.. this is the epitome of relaxation. The steam and the expression of your character make this picture, it's absolutely wonderful ^-^

Flare Anderfel
Eirwen Mackenzie
Adam Flyrmyn

My two cents, in no particular order:

Jinx
Eirwen
Rhaya

I seriously love each and every one of these pics! <3

HAVING to pick 3 sucks ; ;

I'll say:
Flare Anderfel
Jinx Fireboot
Rhaya Relanah

Adeline Urusa
Flare Anderfel
Rhaya Relanah

What an interesting set of pictures this week. I really liked them all for such different reasons.

Jinx Fireboot: So steamy! I can feel the tension melting away!

Adeline Urusa: Tyriont said he wanted to see you taking a load off and enjoying yourself and this was the party to be at! I like having a lot of things in the background to look at and you are nicely featured in the front.

Eirwen Mackenzie: I wish the focus was a bit closer but I love this setting. You may not look very relaxed due to whatever conversation is going on but I like that you are sitting down and having a relaxing cup of tea with a comrade. The colors are also very gentle.

Adeline Urusa
Flare Anderfel
Jinx Fireboot

Adeline
Rhaya
Flare

:D

Good morning bumpers! Tee-hee!

Throw the men and the women together, and they really step up their game! Or else they all just love relaxing.... Either way, this is a TOUGH week. Everyone's shots are so great. I'll cast my 3 votes below, but you're all deserving of a vote this week!

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

Adeline Urusa - I love the colors, the outfit, and the interesting background activity. This is not usually my idea of relaxing, but it looks like it works for you.
Flare Anderfel - This shot's too much fun. The pose is perfect, and the lighting is great.
Jinx Fireboot - Just looking at this picture relaxes me. It looks so warm and inviting.

Eirwen Mackenzie

Rhaya Relanah

Adeline Urusa

I keep putting off posting this because i wanted to add good comments but if I don't just post it now I'll be too late. I'll try to add comments later.

Jinx
Adeline
Eirwen

Jinx
Adam
Adeline

Judge Scores and Feedback

Adam Fylrmyn

Judge A: "The background for this shot is incredibly interesting and definitely very original. The pose and expression though are just a bit lackaluster. My eyes go more for the woman on the rock than you in some ways. Still, there's a very interesting idea behind this I can appreciate it." Score: 1

Judge B: " I’m having a love/hate kind of relationship with your shot this week but I think it’s because I am unsure of what form of relaxation you are trying to convey ( my apologies for that). My first thought was you were enjoying nature or enjoying a peaceful quiet moment alone but neither of those felt right either. I did get kind of a daydreaming feel which, if I was anywhere in the ballpark would be fabulous. Anyway, I really like how vibrant this shot is as well as your serene expression but I would like to see more of you filling the frame. There are so many leaves surrounding you that they pull focus away as you start to blend into all the reds." Score: 2

Judge C: "I actually like this a lot, it's very serene. Captures the relax part of the critera nicely. The background is very simple yet effective, and pretty. Is the girl in the back there on purpose or an accidental photobomb? xD Either way, she blends in nicely so nice work." Score: 2

Judge D: "The background is lovely, minus all the straight jagged lines. But the suit takes the relaxing aspect out of it, in my opinion. This would have worked better with a different outfit." Score: 1

Judge E: "I really enjoy the serene look here - is that girl in the backgrond a fairy? Overall though the shot feels somewhat bland, as if with a different backdrop it could have been really awesome. A nice idea and effort that doesn't quite come together but still, good work!" Score: 1

Adeline Urusa

Judge A: "I love this shot! The color of the wallpaper and your outfit matches. I love the bubbles and the party feel in the background. Yet even with everything, you still stand out. Well done. " Score: 3

Judge B: "You never fail to go all out in your shots and this one once again shows us all the attention to detail you put into each one. First off, I love having you placed in the foreground yet off to the side giving us, the viewer a look at your entire story. I also really love the red tones with little pops of color from your guests. Also, great take on the theme; Nothing like an evening with good friends, good booze, laughter and bubbles!" Score: 2

Judge C: " This is cute! I love your outfit. The bubbles add to the fun. The set up is very nice, good off center by you, but you are still the focus by being closest to the camera as well as the only person looking at it. Your room is very nice too. :3" Score: 3

Judge D: "Why wasn’t I invited to the party?? Great background great outfit, and great angle! Love the concept." Score: 2

Judge E: "Looks like a fun party! You've managed to draw attention to yourself well with a lot of other characters, so good job on that. My biggest grip is that the shot feels almost too busy, which I attribute to that wallpaper. It's distracting! Still, the shot is well balanced and definitely is a very solid effort." Score: 2

Eirwen Mackenzie

Judge A: " I love the story in this shot. The scene is set wonderfully as well. The colors you've chosen to wear do make you sink into the picture. Still, your expression and pose is great and help push you as the main star, well done!" Score: 2

Judge B: "your take on the theme. There is something very relaxing about having a good meal and conversation with someone special. The color choices are calming which also lends to a serene feeling which is exactly what you want the viewer to feel. My only issue honestly with this shot is the angle you chose as it enhances your friend and pulls focus to him and the teapot in the center rather than to you." Score: 1

Judge C: "I wonder what he just told you, you sure look shocked. :D Quite a sweet tea break type thing you have going on here. I love the idea and it is all very peaceful. I fear looking over the other pictures that their colour/activities may win me over in vote scores though!" Score: 1

Judge D: "It’s a cute theme, and everything works." Score: 2

Judge E: "Very nicely set up with a solid and consistent colour scheme. I do wish it were angled slightly differently as with the way it is, you're so much smaller than your tea partner that he risks stealing focus from you. The shot however has an overall simple elegance which appeals to me." Score: 2

Flare Raulbel

Judge A: "A fun beach shot! I like your pose a lot! It looks like a fun vacation shot. " Score: 2

Judge B: "le when I first saw it. Nothing like spending a beautiful day at the beach with friends on an adventurer’s day off. You are positioned perfectly in the shot and your expression just exudes pure joy which is exactly what is needed here. The location is gorgeous and you chose the perfect time of day to really get all those amazing blues and greens. Be careful though when you have extras in your shot. You don’t want them overshadowing you and as a lala that can happen a bit more easily when you use non lala friends. Really good shot this round." Score: 2

Judge C: "Is that Sakuraya and Marik? I love it if so! xD Nice beach party here. I love the clouds. I also like that you captured some coral underwater and the boat in shot too, adds more zing. My only critique is the position of you all makes it feel a bit off balance. I suppose it could be argued it feels less staged that way. You hit the nail on the head with the relax/enjoyment parts of the criteria though. " Score: 2

Judge D: "The background is nice, but you are in a bad spot (centered!?) and your co-models seem so haphazardly placed. Too much chaos! But it does look like you are enjoying yourselves!" Score: 2

Judge E: "Very nice! You chose one of my favourite places in the game for your backdrop. The spacing of your extras feels a little off though - you're so much closer to one than the other it unbalances the shot a bit. Still, the shot brings a smile to my face and for that, you get points!" Score: 2

Jinx Fireboot

Judge A: "This is a great shot with the lighting being reflected in the water both in the bathtub and the waterfall. I love the serene expression you have, it definitely makes the shot! " Score: 2

Judge B: "Looking at this shot all I could think was that I wish I was there, so kudos to you Jinxie. You nailed the theme and I can’t get over that steam effect. It really feels like we caught that moment when you climbed in and sat down and let the hot water soothe you. My only issue is that light source. It borderlines on being too bright and pulls my eye towards it more than it should. " Score: 2

Judge C: "Ahhh lovely hot tub, I'm jealous! Room for one moar? :O Nice camera angle, you don't have any negative space with random stuff going on spoiling the calm which is nice. I like the glow from the light in the tub too. Your expression really sells how relaxed you must be." Score: 2

Judge D: "It’s a simple concept that worked well." Score: 2

Judge E: "Now this is relaxation. The steam looks great, you have a blissful expression and I love how you positioned things so it looks like there's a light built into the tub. Stellar effort, well done. You really landed the relaxation part of the theme, I feel!" Score: 3

Rhaya Relenah

Judge A: "I like the idea of a crazy slumber party, although admittedly it did take a while to figure out what was exactly going on. It is a cute shot though! You don't necessarily stand out the most though, be careful! " Score:

Judge B: "Slumber party! I am not sure if you are regaling your friends with reenactments of past battles or playing a game of charades but all seem to be enjoying themselves either way. I really like the blue palette you chose for your shot as it helps create a sense of relaxation and trust as well as compliments your own skin tones. Your extras in the shot did well to let you have the spot light and even with 4 others there, you are where the eye is drawn first. " Score: 2

Judge C: "Ooooeh, sleepover? Telling grand tales of adventures or shenanigans? In your undies? teehee. Nice idea, well done, I like how everyone is all circled around you listening. While your buddy in the background is fetching the bubbly. :3 Only thing I dislike is your gear, I'd prefer it if you had a top that matched the bottoms more. I can see that you wanted something that looked more like a bra and panties though so you work with what you got!" Score: 2

Judge D: "Why wasn't I invited to the slumber party?? This image is great! Humorous and well crafted. What is really great is that even with 4 other models in the shot, you are still the one my eyes go straight to. Is that Brun Hilda from the youtube cycle? She got that miqote a little drunk, didn’t she?" Score: 3

Judge E: "Nice idea and well executed! That looks like Adam in the bed - are you trying to set up blackmail shots of your rivals!? I like how the attention is drawn to you and you've got a consistent colour scheme going on. Very well done!" Score: 2


Results
30 - Jinx Fireboot
29 - Adeline Urusa
26 - Rhaya Relanah
24 - Flare Anderfel
16 - Eirwen Mackenzie
10 - Adam Flyrmyn

S-rank voting was close this week, but narrowly edging out Adeline was this week's winner, Jinx Fireboot!