Post by Adele on Apr 19, 2012 9:46:52 GMT -5
Hello Girls!!!
Welcome to your First Elimination of the Cycle.
It was very tough. We have to eliminate two girl from the two lowest team this week. I was really impressed by the photos this week. Congrats!!!
Let's start our judging session
EARTH
Adele: I LOVE it. You have such a gorgeous face. I really like it so much. Nice styling and in term of the execution of the theme, I think you did great. I get the earthy vibe in the photo.
Natalie: I think this is a perfect example of where your explanation helps a lot. I'm a fan of this one, Emilia! I think you're prettier with your hair down, but it's not like your taking these photos so that's obviously out of your control! Good job!
Hayley: Well, I guess I'm going to be "that girl" who breaks up the love fest. I don't like this picture for this theme. When you take on the personification of an element, you leave yourself more vulnerable to a judge having a dissenting interpretation of that element and that's what you're getting from me. A personification of Earth to me would have been a photo full of strength. A picture about "just enjoying life" would be more of a personification of Air/Wind for me. That said, when it comes to the actual modeling of this picture, that part is really good. It's great styling, but once again, I feel the outfit leans more towards Air/Wind than it does Earth.
Amanda: Great selling there, Emilia, but I don't see Earth as well as I could - I'm sort of with Hayley, but your selling is effective to at least make me agree somewhat. I'm mixed on the selling, but your modelesquity is high and you look really memorable. Your outfit just isn't earthy like it could be. I like it, but I don't love it.
Natalie: Hmm... I'm not to sure about this one, Jennifer. I don't dislike it, but I happened to like your other one- the one with the white dress and the tree- a lot more. While this photo has its value, I think of calmness when I think of Earth, and your outfit here is a little too much for me. It's just overall okay for me.
Hayley: There is a definite disconnect between you and the setting in this photo. It has a great setting for your element, but the outfit would have worked much better with another element. Possibly fire. The pose also isn't best-suited for this element, either. I would imagine an Earthy pose to look... well... more grounded. You still look beautiful in the photo, though, and the setting might help you in the end.
Amanda: I too see Fire more than Earth. Your skirt is even brighter than Hayley's hair. Your expression is... I have no idea. I too liked your first better - it was safe, but it wasn't anything I had any real gripes about. This is just too much, and isn't "Earthy." It's Fire. You look good, but I still can't describe your expression. I am not sure about this... :/
Adele: I love this. You really impressed me this week. Love the angle on your face. The styling is very quirky and unique. I feel the 'earth' vibe in the photo. Overall, I really like your photo, J-Hud!!
Adele: Overall, I like the photo. But the lighting is too blurry. You look beautiful. I got the earth vibe in the photo. Very simple and I agree with you that you're the center of the attention here.
Natalie: But mine was air! And actually, in retrospect, I'd have probably picked something else... but I was a noob, so that's neither here nor there! Moving on, I really really really like this. I think it portrays Earth well, and I think you look gorgeous. I think the lighting could be improved, but on the other hand, it makes it a bit more realistic for an outside shot. Overall, good job!!
Amanda: This is a Light element photo with a dash of Earth... which means it's more Earth than the other three available. The light is just too much, but aside from that, it's great. You look sweet, innocent, and earthy - you have an innocent aura about you, and it's just fantastic. It's not the greatest ever, but you have no reason to worry
Hayley: I do get the Earth vibe from this photo. The setting is obviously a correct setting, but the pose and the styling work well with your element, too. I do wish the lighting wasn't so strong. It washes you out and makes the picture appear to be of a lower quality than it probably is. This photo is good, but the lighting will probably knock you down a couple placings.
Adele: 17 minutes late. I don't have problem with that 17 minutes, but I'm not sure with other judges. Beautiful styling. Great execution. You did such a wonderful job this week.
Natalie: Shit came up for me as Mariah last cycle, and I ultimately ended up not submitting a photo. I didn't feel the need to explain myself either, and everyone seemed understanding that life comes before this game. I don't mind 17 minutes late, either.
Having said that, I do like this photo. I wish that you were a little more relaxed, maybe? It's just not as calm is it could be, but overall I think it's a really good photo. It has strong modelling aspects and clearly relates to the theme.
Amanda: It's round one, you're active, you're awesome, and it's only 17 minutes. Who the heck cares if you're late due to something that came up? I sure don't. You're fine
This is just okay. You look great, but your eye makeup is overdone. Your hair is fantastic and the sand is earthy, and some of your samples were better. This isn't bad, at least - it's memorable enough to get you through but not memorable enough to hit a home run. It's not as earthy as it could be, but Earth -is- there. I love the styling, and I still can't get over your hair. It looks AMAZING here and that's enough to do well. There's just... something missing, but if I can't tell what it is, you're good.
Hayley: It wasn't hours late, and since this is the first shoot, we can't determine whether or not this would be habitual from you (cause if it happens repeatedly, then I'd have a problem), so this time, I won't let it affect my ranking.
The earth is in the background, but it's also in you. That is the strong pose I've wanted to see from an earth model this round since I personally feel that the earth element should invoke strength. I'm fine with the dress. Possibly wish it was a different color just for the theme. Maybe a dark brown, as long as it didn't blend into the background. I'm fine with the makeup this round and it's helping give your eyes the necessary intensity for this photo.
FIRE
Natalie: I see the fire in the background, and you look like a schemer, but I don't know how I feel about it as a modelling shot. You're not really looking straight into the camera, and the picture is pretty low-res. Your outfit doesn't scream fire, either. Overall, this is just okay for me. I want more passion from you!
Adele: Fire is definitely the toughest one and I really appreciate the photo that you gave us this week. We can see the fire. I think you can work more on your facial expression. But I quite like the devil-ish look on your face.
Amanda: Screencap. I don't like screencaps. It's better than 77% of screencaps I have seen in my long time judging. But it's still a screencap. You have a great outfit, but the expression doesn't scream "model" - sure, you look devilish, and there is fire, but the low resolution and the fact that you're taking this too literally is enough to endanger you... unless your team can salvage your rating or someone posts something weaker than this. Which could very well be the case. Don't get me wrong. This isn't bad, it just isn't good. Which in week one could be enough.
Hayley: Screenshots generally don't bother me as much as they do other judges. My rule of thumb "as long as it looks like it could still be a modeling shot." This doesn't completely look like a modeling shot, but it's about halfway there. The fire in the background works to fulfill the theme in an obvious way. I do like the expression on your face. It works well with the theme you've chosen and the styling of the photo is fine and meshes well with the theme, too. The theme is probably stronger than the modeling in this picture. Not the best photo we've seen submitted this round, but fire is probably the hardest element to get.
Natalie: Marion, this is pretty damn good. I love the colors and the lighting- both make me think of fire. Your expression and pose could be a little more fiery, but I still really like this. Good job!
Adele: Usually, I'm not really excited with the subtlety in the photo but this photo manage to make me jumping on my coach. I love the pose. Like Natalie, I felt the fire in the photo. Overall, amazing photo.
Amanda: I don't like the angle of your face. I like everything else. The setting is SPECTACULAR and the red is AMAZING for selling Fire, especially when mixed with being lit by fire. But like I said, the angle of your face almost kills this - we don't get to see that fire within you. We don't get to see you burning this out of the stratosphere. It's still very damn good, so great work
Hayley: I really like what you're done here. You were able to capture the vibe of fire without a literal use of the element. I have to applaud you for that. I'm with Amanda in not loving the angle of your face and I agree with Natalie that the expression on your face could be more fiery, but I love the chance you took with this photo and I feel it paid off.
Natalie: No, it doesn't look real, but I like it. You're interacting with your element, which I think is important. You seem to have a fiery look about you as well, or maybe you're controlling the fire. I'm a fan of you this week, Monica. Great job!
Adele: Beautiful photo but Natalie was right. It doesn't feel authentic. But you look amazing in the photo. Nice styling, great concept. Overall, good week for you.
Amanda: Yeah, this seems a bit forced, but I still like it. It's fiery, there's passion, and you look gorgeous even with a somewhat weak face. You sell the fire well, and your styling is great and I like your hair. It's really, really good, it just isn't the best we've seen - but it's definitely enough to keep you going
Hayley: I like your wings of fire. This is definitely a fantasy photo, but most fire pictures that use actual fire in theme, are probably going to be fantasy pictures to get that strong connection between the model and the element. Otherwise, it's pretty much just "model is in front of fire". So, I love your theme incorporation this week. The styling and pose also work perfectly. I see you as an angel of destruction with wings of fire in this picture, so it all works well with one another. Great job with what is probably the most difficult element one could choose.
Adele: Sophia, When I saw your photo in the Group Thread, I was hoping one of your teammates would tell you don't use this photo. The good thing about the photo is we can see the fire, but I want to see more fashion value in this photo. But you do look good in the photo.
Natalie: Yes, this looks like a scene from a movie, possibly. Overall, it lacks fashion value, but it does fit the theme well. You, and the setting both portray fire, in my opinion. Not a bad job, overall.
Amanda: I like the idea behind this, but not the execution. This seems like you're in some post-apocalyptic movie and are waving your shotgun around in case any zombies or raiders show up. The fashion value is low, but your selling of fire is high. You look good, but the low quality and the screencap obviousness are causes for concern. The idea and theme are there, but that spark that you need to sell this are not. You're a first-timer, so this is somewhat excusable - this round. Next round I'm not going to be so nice.
Hayley: I'm just going to start off by quoting a line Amanda just said: "I like the idea behind this, but not the execution." Yes the fire is there in the background and since you probably caused it in your fight, we could argue the connection between you and the element. However, the problem with this picture is in lack of modeling. I'm the judge who loves a good connection to the theme, but this photo's theme was at just too high of a sacrifice to the modeling aspect an in the end, this is a modeling game. You're new to the series from what I'm reading and if you survive this shoot (which I always root for new players to survive so they can get a taste of the game and the series), we need you to focus a bit more on the modeling aspect of the game. Don't lose the theme, because I appreciate you going for that, but just remember to model, too.
Wind/Air
Hayley: I feel that the theme is present, but not prominent. I think you probably chose this picture, sacrificing the theme aspect of the shoot in favor of having a potentially stronger modeling aspect. You look beautiful in the picture. I like the dress, hair, and pose in this. The wind blowing your dress a bit and your hair being slightly out of place suggests a breeze rolling by, but the theme isn't that strongly represented here.
Adele: I really like this. Very stunning for me. I love the way you look at the camera. Creepy but interesting. I think you can do better with your body language but overall, this is such a lovely photo from you.
Natalie: I agree with Hayley, a lot. I do think that you look really, really stunning here, and it's a great modelling shot. That helps a lot! Having said that, while I think the theme could be stronger, it's there, so overall, good job!
Amanda: I like this. You're really pretty, the styling is great, your hair is awesome, and the subtle feel of wind in a city is enough to give the dash of theme that's definitely needed. Sure, it isn't most present, but I see Wind to be the hardest one to justify. Fire may be harder to pull off properly, but with Wind, it isn't easy to even find a picture that fits it. I think a loose connection si fine. And you're really pretty. And very model. So overall, good job
Natalie: Ooh, I like this. You do a great job of being sexy, and coming off as an air princess. Is that a trapeze you're on? You're in the sky, so it's definitely an air shot, and you look comfortable and seductive. The blue in the photo really helps, also, and this is just all around good. I like the jewels and the fabric.
One blunder, however, is that you have no explanation for your photo! Some celebrities in the past have done really well without talking about their photo, but it helps more than it hurts 99 times out of 100. If you throw it in there before the deadline, I'll count it since it's your first shoot. Tell a story; make us interested! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you can look at past seasons' explanations. When you talk about your photo, it helps us believe. That's really all the advice I can offer on this- good job!
Amanda: Yeah, listen to our resident risk-taker. Explanations go a LONG way. That's my only issue here - you look like a sky princess. This is modeling, but may be a bit too much - someone seems to have REALLY played with the sharpness. But really, that's my only issue - everything else works. I see Air. I see sexy. I enjoy it. Good work!
Hayley: I don't mind you not having a description as long as the picture speaks for itself. This picture speaks for itself. Everything about it embodies Air for me. The color scheme, the styling, the setting... everything just works. I also like the pose you have going in this picture. Very good way to start off the competition.
Adele: Beautiful. I love this photo, Brit. You look great. Nice styling. But you need to work on the angle of your face. You should give us more neck next time. Overall, good job
Adele: I like the subtle feel in your photo. You look beautiful in this photo. Great styling. Of course I want to see more wind but considering your resources it was okay for me.
Natalie: I actually really like the use of the GIF in the explanation. It helped me think of the song "Colors of the Wind," which I love. I wish the setting were a bit more interesting, but overall I think this is a job well done.
Hayley: I do get the vibe of your element from your photo. It's not the strongest of theme representation we're seeing this round, but it's there. You look beautiful in the shot, though. You look really elegant in it and I like the color scheme and styling for the theme.
Amanda: I saw Pocahontas first and was prepared to rank you last. I can see that GIF somewhat on your photo, but not enough to warrant justifying the theme. I hate the lighting and your closed eyes, but you do look great, your hair is strong, and the styling is impeccable. Overall, I'm mixed about this. You win points for modelesquity but you know how I hate closed eyes and weird lighting. I just don't see Wind, either. It's not the best per se, but it's still fine.
Natalie: I'm a huge fan of you this week, Kate. It's a great way to start off the game. I think you did a fantastic job with your theme. I see it in the setting, in your dress and in your hair. I am trying to find some way to critique this, but I can't! Love it!
Adele: The most high fashion photo this week. You look really amazing. I love the angle of the whole photo. Great setting. You just can felt the air through the photo. Love the connection between your face and the camera. Amazing!!!
Amanda: I really don't like the lighting here. It sort of engulfs you to the point that I can hardly even see you. I LOVE how your outfit blends into the sky, though, and your justification of becoming the element makes his incredible. It's high-fashion even if I dislike your hair. It's a strong photo, I just wish the lighting was a little more subtle and that I could actually see you. In modeling, that's important - recognition.
Hayley: Fantastic way to start off the competition. You are definitely becoming one with your element in this photo and you look beautiful doing it. The styling is almost perfect (I would have preferred something over those boots for the theme). However, that's really the only negative I have about this picture and it's an extremely minor nit-picky thing. Great job this round.
WATER
Natalie: This is nice. I do really like your demeanor, dress and the setting. I do, however, wish that this didn't appear to be so candid. It sorta takes away from the modelling aspect of it. I also wish you were looking at the camera, but overall, not bad!
Hayley: Natalie took the words right out of my mouth. I do like the setting and the styling, but the photo feels very candid. I'm sure it's not, but it just has that feel to it. I'm fine with you not looking at the camera in pictures as long as it fits in well with the theme or overall feel of the picture. In this case, it might have helped the picture more. In the end, this picture works well with the theme, but suffers in the modeling department.
Adele: Nice photo. I love the setting and I think you executed the theme well. A little bit concern on your angle of the face. But overall, for me this is a good start for you, Amy
Amanda: I have nothing else to add. The setting is spectacular and you are styled amazingly. But, like Natalie and Hayley, this just doesn't feel like a professional photoshoot. This seems like a still from a movie, a spur-of-the-moment shot. There's nothing striking about it BECAUSE of this quality. It's not a horrible shot, it just doesn't have the impact that it could have. Your face just doesn't strike me, and the quality of the photo is a tad grainy too. I do see Water, that's for sure, and it all works well together. It just needs to feel less candid...
Adele: I was worried for you at first, but I'm glad you managed to find this photo. It was an okay photo. This photo has so much potential. It would be better if your work on your body language more. It would be more interesting.
Hayley: This photo is... fine, I guess. Water is present in this photo and if I had to guess what your element was, I would have guessed correctly. This photo won't be that memorable, though. The placement of your left arm does help in this photo cause if that was by your side, I'd almost think you were a dead body floating on the water. I think you recognized that this shoot wouldn't be your strongest and this is a picture to get you through and onto something else that I'm sure you'll do better at.
Natalie: This is just okay for me, Danielle. I wish your body portrayed water more, or maybe what you're wearing. Right now, the setting is just water, and that's gonna make this forgettable. Not a bad job, though!
Amanda: There is nothing memorable or striking about this photo. You're just relaxing in the pool, having a good time. You don't have anything that makes this POP. It's plain. It's just a pool. You justify water, but you don't sell yourself. You need to do more than this to go far. I hope you can.
Natalie: Eliza, I'm not too sure how I feel about this one. I like how you're interacting with your setting, but I don't really see the connection between your clothes and the water environment. Being set in water makes it good, but I don't see this photo as great. It's not a bad job, overall.
Adele: Beautiful photo but a long dress would help this photo a lot. I think your styling is a little bit contrast with the setting. I really love the styling so much but your styling not so much. Overall, this is still a nice photo for me
Hayley: At first glance, I thought you had submitted a photo of Danielle from Survivor. The water is definitely there in the photo, but you seem a bit disconnected from it. The background could have been many different things with this photo. I like your outfit, though. I think we can safely establish that I like the badass rocker chick look
Amanda: *snerk* I'm sure Natalie would love that comparison, Hayley. Just needs more Knocker and Melon
Eliza, I like this, but don't love it. I like the contrast of your outfit and that it pushes the boundaries of cliche while still maintaining a blend of Water and Earth, with dominant Water, but I'm with Hayley - it almost looks green-screened. I like the innocence and it is calming, especially your expression, but the low quality and that green-screened look are what make it iffy. I do like it, so worry not!
Natalie: Kristen, what a good start! I do see you interacting/portraying water, instead of just being around it, and I think that's a great thing for this photo shoot. Having said that, I wish your background were a bit more interesting, but I still think it's a job well done!
Adele: Nice umbrella. Agree with Natalie. Love the connection between you and the theme. Very sexy but you still can improve your sense of style more. Not a fan of your hairstyle in this photo. But overall, great job, girl!!!
Amanda: I love it. I happen to like the background, but I do agree more rain there would make it pop even more than it already does. You look sexy, the umbrella and idea are marvelous, and that heart adds a cute personal touch. Your hair and everything here gives me a serious Taylor Swift vibe, and considering how awesome she was here, that's saying a LOT - this is a great photo, and you're definitely here to PLAY!
Hayley: The water is present in this photo for the literalists among us, but even without that, this picture is fantastic. The umbrella definitely suggests water. The fact that you're wearing a bathing suit works in your favor, too. The color scheme is great, the styling is great, the theme incorporation is great, and you're pretty. What else is there to say?
Welcome to your First Elimination of the Cycle.
It was very tough. We have to eliminate two girl from the two lowest team this week. I was really impressed by the photos this week. Congrats!!!
Let's start our judging session
EARTH
Adele: I LOVE it. You have such a gorgeous face. I really like it so much. Nice styling and in term of the execution of the theme, I think you did great. I get the earthy vibe in the photo.
Natalie: I think this is a perfect example of where your explanation helps a lot. I'm a fan of this one, Emilia! I think you're prettier with your hair down, but it's not like your taking these photos so that's obviously out of your control! Good job!
Hayley: Well, I guess I'm going to be "that girl" who breaks up the love fest. I don't like this picture for this theme. When you take on the personification of an element, you leave yourself more vulnerable to a judge having a dissenting interpretation of that element and that's what you're getting from me. A personification of Earth to me would have been a photo full of strength. A picture about "just enjoying life" would be more of a personification of Air/Wind for me. That said, when it comes to the actual modeling of this picture, that part is really good. It's great styling, but once again, I feel the outfit leans more towards Air/Wind than it does Earth.
Amanda: Great selling there, Emilia, but I don't see Earth as well as I could - I'm sort of with Hayley, but your selling is effective to at least make me agree somewhat. I'm mixed on the selling, but your modelesquity is high and you look really memorable. Your outfit just isn't earthy like it could be. I like it, but I don't love it.
Natalie: Hmm... I'm not to sure about this one, Jennifer. I don't dislike it, but I happened to like your other one- the one with the white dress and the tree- a lot more. While this photo has its value, I think of calmness when I think of Earth, and your outfit here is a little too much for me. It's just overall okay for me.
Hayley: There is a definite disconnect between you and the setting in this photo. It has a great setting for your element, but the outfit would have worked much better with another element. Possibly fire. The pose also isn't best-suited for this element, either. I would imagine an Earthy pose to look... well... more grounded. You still look beautiful in the photo, though, and the setting might help you in the end.
Amanda: I too see Fire more than Earth. Your skirt is even brighter than Hayley's hair. Your expression is... I have no idea. I too liked your first better - it was safe, but it wasn't anything I had any real gripes about. This is just too much, and isn't "Earthy." It's Fire. You look good, but I still can't describe your expression. I am not sure about this... :/
Adele: I love this. You really impressed me this week. Love the angle on your face. The styling is very quirky and unique. I feel the 'earth' vibe in the photo. Overall, I really like your photo, J-Hud!!
Adele: Overall, I like the photo. But the lighting is too blurry. You look beautiful. I got the earth vibe in the photo. Very simple and I agree with you that you're the center of the attention here.
Natalie: But mine was air! And actually, in retrospect, I'd have probably picked something else... but I was a noob, so that's neither here nor there! Moving on, I really really really like this. I think it portrays Earth well, and I think you look gorgeous. I think the lighting could be improved, but on the other hand, it makes it a bit more realistic for an outside shot. Overall, good job!!
Amanda: This is a Light element photo with a dash of Earth... which means it's more Earth than the other three available. The light is just too much, but aside from that, it's great. You look sweet, innocent, and earthy - you have an innocent aura about you, and it's just fantastic. It's not the greatest ever, but you have no reason to worry
Hayley: I do get the Earth vibe from this photo. The setting is obviously a correct setting, but the pose and the styling work well with your element, too. I do wish the lighting wasn't so strong. It washes you out and makes the picture appear to be of a lower quality than it probably is. This photo is good, but the lighting will probably knock you down a couple placings.
Adele: 17 minutes late. I don't have problem with that 17 minutes, but I'm not sure with other judges. Beautiful styling. Great execution. You did such a wonderful job this week.
Natalie: Shit came up for me as Mariah last cycle, and I ultimately ended up not submitting a photo. I didn't feel the need to explain myself either, and everyone seemed understanding that life comes before this game. I don't mind 17 minutes late, either.
Having said that, I do like this photo. I wish that you were a little more relaxed, maybe? It's just not as calm is it could be, but overall I think it's a really good photo. It has strong modelling aspects and clearly relates to the theme.
Amanda: It's round one, you're active, you're awesome, and it's only 17 minutes. Who the heck cares if you're late due to something that came up? I sure don't. You're fine
This is just okay. You look great, but your eye makeup is overdone. Your hair is fantastic and the sand is earthy, and some of your samples were better. This isn't bad, at least - it's memorable enough to get you through but not memorable enough to hit a home run. It's not as earthy as it could be, but Earth -is- there. I love the styling, and I still can't get over your hair. It looks AMAZING here and that's enough to do well. There's just... something missing, but if I can't tell what it is, you're good.
Hayley: It wasn't hours late, and since this is the first shoot, we can't determine whether or not this would be habitual from you (cause if it happens repeatedly, then I'd have a problem), so this time, I won't let it affect my ranking.
The earth is in the background, but it's also in you. That is the strong pose I've wanted to see from an earth model this round since I personally feel that the earth element should invoke strength. I'm fine with the dress. Possibly wish it was a different color just for the theme. Maybe a dark brown, as long as it didn't blend into the background. I'm fine with the makeup this round and it's helping give your eyes the necessary intensity for this photo.
FIRE
Natalie: I see the fire in the background, and you look like a schemer, but I don't know how I feel about it as a modelling shot. You're not really looking straight into the camera, and the picture is pretty low-res. Your outfit doesn't scream fire, either. Overall, this is just okay for me. I want more passion from you!
Adele: Fire is definitely the toughest one and I really appreciate the photo that you gave us this week. We can see the fire. I think you can work more on your facial expression. But I quite like the devil-ish look on your face.
Amanda: Screencap. I don't like screencaps. It's better than 77% of screencaps I have seen in my long time judging. But it's still a screencap. You have a great outfit, but the expression doesn't scream "model" - sure, you look devilish, and there is fire, but the low resolution and the fact that you're taking this too literally is enough to endanger you... unless your team can salvage your rating or someone posts something weaker than this. Which could very well be the case. Don't get me wrong. This isn't bad, it just isn't good. Which in week one could be enough.
Hayley: Screenshots generally don't bother me as much as they do other judges. My rule of thumb "as long as it looks like it could still be a modeling shot." This doesn't completely look like a modeling shot, but it's about halfway there. The fire in the background works to fulfill the theme in an obvious way. I do like the expression on your face. It works well with the theme you've chosen and the styling of the photo is fine and meshes well with the theme, too. The theme is probably stronger than the modeling in this picture. Not the best photo we've seen submitted this round, but fire is probably the hardest element to get.
Natalie: Marion, this is pretty damn good. I love the colors and the lighting- both make me think of fire. Your expression and pose could be a little more fiery, but I still really like this. Good job!
Adele: Usually, I'm not really excited with the subtlety in the photo but this photo manage to make me jumping on my coach. I love the pose. Like Natalie, I felt the fire in the photo. Overall, amazing photo.
Amanda: I don't like the angle of your face. I like everything else. The setting is SPECTACULAR and the red is AMAZING for selling Fire, especially when mixed with being lit by fire. But like I said, the angle of your face almost kills this - we don't get to see that fire within you. We don't get to see you burning this out of the stratosphere. It's still very damn good, so great work
Hayley: I really like what you're done here. You were able to capture the vibe of fire without a literal use of the element. I have to applaud you for that. I'm with Amanda in not loving the angle of your face and I agree with Natalie that the expression on your face could be more fiery, but I love the chance you took with this photo and I feel it paid off.
Natalie: No, it doesn't look real, but I like it. You're interacting with your element, which I think is important. You seem to have a fiery look about you as well, or maybe you're controlling the fire. I'm a fan of you this week, Monica. Great job!
Adele: Beautiful photo but Natalie was right. It doesn't feel authentic. But you look amazing in the photo. Nice styling, great concept. Overall, good week for you.
Amanda: Yeah, this seems a bit forced, but I still like it. It's fiery, there's passion, and you look gorgeous even with a somewhat weak face. You sell the fire well, and your styling is great and I like your hair. It's really, really good, it just isn't the best we've seen - but it's definitely enough to keep you going
Hayley: I like your wings of fire. This is definitely a fantasy photo, but most fire pictures that use actual fire in theme, are probably going to be fantasy pictures to get that strong connection between the model and the element. Otherwise, it's pretty much just "model is in front of fire". So, I love your theme incorporation this week. The styling and pose also work perfectly. I see you as an angel of destruction with wings of fire in this picture, so it all works well with one another. Great job with what is probably the most difficult element one could choose.
Adele: Sophia, When I saw your photo in the Group Thread, I was hoping one of your teammates would tell you don't use this photo. The good thing about the photo is we can see the fire, but I want to see more fashion value in this photo. But you do look good in the photo.
Natalie: Yes, this looks like a scene from a movie, possibly. Overall, it lacks fashion value, but it does fit the theme well. You, and the setting both portray fire, in my opinion. Not a bad job, overall.
Amanda: I like the idea behind this, but not the execution. This seems like you're in some post-apocalyptic movie and are waving your shotgun around in case any zombies or raiders show up. The fashion value is low, but your selling of fire is high. You look good, but the low quality and the screencap obviousness are causes for concern. The idea and theme are there, but that spark that you need to sell this are not. You're a first-timer, so this is somewhat excusable - this round. Next round I'm not going to be so nice.
Hayley: I'm just going to start off by quoting a line Amanda just said: "I like the idea behind this, but not the execution." Yes the fire is there in the background and since you probably caused it in your fight, we could argue the connection between you and the element. However, the problem with this picture is in lack of modeling. I'm the judge who loves a good connection to the theme, but this photo's theme was at just too high of a sacrifice to the modeling aspect an in the end, this is a modeling game. You're new to the series from what I'm reading and if you survive this shoot (which I always root for new players to survive so they can get a taste of the game and the series), we need you to focus a bit more on the modeling aspect of the game. Don't lose the theme, because I appreciate you going for that, but just remember to model, too.
Wind/Air
Hayley: I feel that the theme is present, but not prominent. I think you probably chose this picture, sacrificing the theme aspect of the shoot in favor of having a potentially stronger modeling aspect. You look beautiful in the picture. I like the dress, hair, and pose in this. The wind blowing your dress a bit and your hair being slightly out of place suggests a breeze rolling by, but the theme isn't that strongly represented here.
Adele: I really like this. Very stunning for me. I love the way you look at the camera. Creepy but interesting. I think you can do better with your body language but overall, this is such a lovely photo from you.
Natalie: I agree with Hayley, a lot. I do think that you look really, really stunning here, and it's a great modelling shot. That helps a lot! Having said that, while I think the theme could be stronger, it's there, so overall, good job!
Amanda: I like this. You're really pretty, the styling is great, your hair is awesome, and the subtle feel of wind in a city is enough to give the dash of theme that's definitely needed. Sure, it isn't most present, but I see Wind to be the hardest one to justify. Fire may be harder to pull off properly, but with Wind, it isn't easy to even find a picture that fits it. I think a loose connection si fine. And you're really pretty. And very model. So overall, good job
Natalie: Ooh, I like this. You do a great job of being sexy, and coming off as an air princess. Is that a trapeze you're on? You're in the sky, so it's definitely an air shot, and you look comfortable and seductive. The blue in the photo really helps, also, and this is just all around good. I like the jewels and the fabric.
One blunder, however, is that you have no explanation for your photo! Some celebrities in the past have done really well without talking about their photo, but it helps more than it hurts 99 times out of 100. If you throw it in there before the deadline, I'll count it since it's your first shoot. Tell a story; make us interested! If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you can look at past seasons' explanations. When you talk about your photo, it helps us believe. That's really all the advice I can offer on this- good job!
Amanda: Yeah, listen to our resident risk-taker. Explanations go a LONG way. That's my only issue here - you look like a sky princess. This is modeling, but may be a bit too much - someone seems to have REALLY played with the sharpness. But really, that's my only issue - everything else works. I see Air. I see sexy. I enjoy it. Good work!
Hayley: I don't mind you not having a description as long as the picture speaks for itself. This picture speaks for itself. Everything about it embodies Air for me. The color scheme, the styling, the setting... everything just works. I also like the pose you have going in this picture. Very good way to start off the competition.
Adele: Beautiful. I love this photo, Brit. You look great. Nice styling. But you need to work on the angle of your face. You should give us more neck next time. Overall, good job
Adele: I like the subtle feel in your photo. You look beautiful in this photo. Great styling. Of course I want to see more wind but considering your resources it was okay for me.
Natalie: I actually really like the use of the GIF in the explanation. It helped me think of the song "Colors of the Wind," which I love. I wish the setting were a bit more interesting, but overall I think this is a job well done.
Hayley: I do get the vibe of your element from your photo. It's not the strongest of theme representation we're seeing this round, but it's there. You look beautiful in the shot, though. You look really elegant in it and I like the color scheme and styling for the theme.
Amanda: I saw Pocahontas first and was prepared to rank you last. I can see that GIF somewhat on your photo, but not enough to warrant justifying the theme. I hate the lighting and your closed eyes, but you do look great, your hair is strong, and the styling is impeccable. Overall, I'm mixed about this. You win points for modelesquity but you know how I hate closed eyes and weird lighting. I just don't see Wind, either. It's not the best per se, but it's still fine.
Natalie: I'm a huge fan of you this week, Kate. It's a great way to start off the game. I think you did a fantastic job with your theme. I see it in the setting, in your dress and in your hair. I am trying to find some way to critique this, but I can't! Love it!
Adele: The most high fashion photo this week. You look really amazing. I love the angle of the whole photo. Great setting. You just can felt the air through the photo. Love the connection between your face and the camera. Amazing!!!
Amanda: I really don't like the lighting here. It sort of engulfs you to the point that I can hardly even see you. I LOVE how your outfit blends into the sky, though, and your justification of becoming the element makes his incredible. It's high-fashion even if I dislike your hair. It's a strong photo, I just wish the lighting was a little more subtle and that I could actually see you. In modeling, that's important - recognition.
Hayley: Fantastic way to start off the competition. You are definitely becoming one with your element in this photo and you look beautiful doing it. The styling is almost perfect (I would have preferred something over those boots for the theme). However, that's really the only negative I have about this picture and it's an extremely minor nit-picky thing. Great job this round.
WATER
Natalie: This is nice. I do really like your demeanor, dress and the setting. I do, however, wish that this didn't appear to be so candid. It sorta takes away from the modelling aspect of it. I also wish you were looking at the camera, but overall, not bad!
Hayley: Natalie took the words right out of my mouth. I do like the setting and the styling, but the photo feels very candid. I'm sure it's not, but it just has that feel to it. I'm fine with you not looking at the camera in pictures as long as it fits in well with the theme or overall feel of the picture. In this case, it might have helped the picture more. In the end, this picture works well with the theme, but suffers in the modeling department.
Adele: Nice photo. I love the setting and I think you executed the theme well. A little bit concern on your angle of the face. But overall, for me this is a good start for you, Amy
Amanda: I have nothing else to add. The setting is spectacular and you are styled amazingly. But, like Natalie and Hayley, this just doesn't feel like a professional photoshoot. This seems like a still from a movie, a spur-of-the-moment shot. There's nothing striking about it BECAUSE of this quality. It's not a horrible shot, it just doesn't have the impact that it could have. Your face just doesn't strike me, and the quality of the photo is a tad grainy too. I do see Water, that's for sure, and it all works well together. It just needs to feel less candid...
Adele: I was worried for you at first, but I'm glad you managed to find this photo. It was an okay photo. This photo has so much potential. It would be better if your work on your body language more. It would be more interesting.
Hayley: This photo is... fine, I guess. Water is present in this photo and if I had to guess what your element was, I would have guessed correctly. This photo won't be that memorable, though. The placement of your left arm does help in this photo cause if that was by your side, I'd almost think you were a dead body floating on the water. I think you recognized that this shoot wouldn't be your strongest and this is a picture to get you through and onto something else that I'm sure you'll do better at.
Natalie: This is just okay for me, Danielle. I wish your body portrayed water more, or maybe what you're wearing. Right now, the setting is just water, and that's gonna make this forgettable. Not a bad job, though!
Amanda: There is nothing memorable or striking about this photo. You're just relaxing in the pool, having a good time. You don't have anything that makes this POP. It's plain. It's just a pool. You justify water, but you don't sell yourself. You need to do more than this to go far. I hope you can.
Natalie: Eliza, I'm not too sure how I feel about this one. I like how you're interacting with your setting, but I don't really see the connection between your clothes and the water environment. Being set in water makes it good, but I don't see this photo as great. It's not a bad job, overall.
Adele: Beautiful photo but a long dress would help this photo a lot. I think your styling is a little bit contrast with the setting. I really love the styling so much but your styling not so much. Overall, this is still a nice photo for me
Hayley: At first glance, I thought you had submitted a photo of Danielle from Survivor. The water is definitely there in the photo, but you seem a bit disconnected from it. The background could have been many different things with this photo. I like your outfit, though. I think we can safely establish that I like the badass rocker chick look
Amanda: *snerk* I'm sure Natalie would love that comparison, Hayley. Just needs more Knocker and Melon
Eliza, I like this, but don't love it. I like the contrast of your outfit and that it pushes the boundaries of cliche while still maintaining a blend of Water and Earth, with dominant Water, but I'm with Hayley - it almost looks green-screened. I like the innocence and it is calming, especially your expression, but the low quality and that green-screened look are what make it iffy. I do like it, so worry not!
Natalie: Kristen, what a good start! I do see you interacting/portraying water, instead of just being around it, and I think that's a great thing for this photo shoot. Having said that, I wish your background were a bit more interesting, but I still think it's a job well done!
Adele: Nice umbrella. Agree with Natalie. Love the connection between you and the theme. Very sexy but you still can improve your sense of style more. Not a fan of your hairstyle in this photo. But overall, great job, girl!!!
Amanda: I love it. I happen to like the background, but I do agree more rain there would make it pop even more than it already does. You look sexy, the umbrella and idea are marvelous, and that heart adds a cute personal touch. Your hair and everything here gives me a serious Taylor Swift vibe, and considering how awesome she was here, that's saying a LOT - this is a great photo, and you're definitely here to PLAY!
Hayley: The water is present in this photo for the literalists among us, but even without that, this picture is fantastic. The umbrella definitely suggests water. The fact that you're wearing a bathing suit works in your favor, too. The color scheme is great, the styling is great, the theme incorporation is great, and you're pretty. What else is there to say?
It was a tough week and both of you have crazy potentials in the competition. Unfortunately, your score this week wasn't enough to carry you to the next week. Bye girls. *Hugs Amy & Emily 
