Eorzea's Next Top Model - Cycle 3 Round 10

[Namasu]

Adeline Urusa
Flare Anderfel
Rhaya Relanah

[Sangriah]

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.

[pooch]

Adeline Urusa
Flare Anderfel
Jinx Fireboot

[Wave]

Adeline
Rhaya
Flare

[Jinxie]

Good morning bumpers! Tee-hee!

[Percimont]

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.

[NozomiKei]

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.

[Autumnfire]

Jinx
Adeline
Eirwen

[Censora]

Jinx
Adam
Adeline

[Tyriont]

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. 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!