Post by Amanda Kimmel on Sept 26, 2011 23:02:46 GMT -5
Okay, final five, let's get to results. Sonam is busy, so I'll be posting them.
This week, you were assigned to shoot an image with a prop. We were impressed with most of you, and you all were on time! No penalties will be given this week. Taylor and Lea also have a bonus point each.
Let's begin with... Olivia.
Amanda: Although I love your dress, it sort of becomes the focus of this photo. It's an awesome dress and it's a creative photo with a very strong use of a prop, but we can hardly see your face. Partly because it's not the focus and there are so many other things going on here, and you looking to the side doesn't do you any favors. I really like it, but it's not perfect. You are stunning and you did take a risk though and we are definitely looking for that at this stage in the game. Great work!
Sonam: Olivia my mom said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything but in this case. I've a lot of things to say because this photo is just drop dead gorgeous!!! Stunning. I love the setting and lighting. And that purple dress. *Die. I love how you connect with the ladder. And your face is very FIERCE!!!!! Way to go, Girl!!!
Tom: I like the dress and the pose but i'm not a fan of your facial expression.
Next up... Camilla.
Brody: At first I wasn't really a fan of this image, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it. the facial expression was a little weird when I first looked at it, but I started to like it. It almost compliments the horse's facial expression, which I found it neat that the horse was looking at the camera, and almost modeling himself. The colors of the image are really bright and vivid. Your outfit really fits the theme of the image. I feel almost like its a little girl at the fair or at Disney World having fun. Overall its a really good image and pleasing to look at.
Amanda: You look like someone I know. Haha.
But yeah, I like it. You and the horse get along well, although I am not completely fond of the outfit. A little too much is going on with that, but thankfully it doesn't distract from you being the focal point. I think this is a very genuine photograph and it works well with the theme. Great work!
Sonam: That horse is so fierce.. I should try to get her to compete for next season along with Amanda's hat!!! I'm not really a big a fan of this photo. I think your face was stiff. I don't feel a connection with you. But the setting is fun and I love the concept of this photo. And that horse really helps you here
Camilla: K reserve me a spot as Camilla's carousel horse next season.
Tom: This is beautiful. One of my favs from you all season. I do like how you and the horse complement each other. Also i love how it has a childhood theme to it.
Third... Natalie
Brody: I think this is a really good photo of you. The color scheme is beautiful. Your outfit looks very natural and the hat really is a focal point and the color ties you in with your setting. That being said, I don't know how much I would consider the tree a prop. The trees are almost more of your environment and the background. I know you are touching the one tree and leaning against it, but the majority of that tree is cut out. It's all open to interpretation, I just don't perceive it as being a prop.
Amanda: LMAO you just want me to post this:
So sexy <3
Want it in your avatar?
Onto judging!
Like Brody, I love this image. It's gorgeous and screams model. I like how you are using the tree as a prop, but again it isn't enough of a focus to be the kind of prop we wanted. This will cost you some points but the image is still great and is something I can rank decently. I see the tree as a prop but although it is creative, you aren't doing enough with it. At least it is better than that prop-less photo of you leaning on a table that you showed me last night. Submitting that would have been the end of the road for you. This one... you still have a chance.
Sonam: Oh no!!! I think we should just let Amanda's hat win this competition now!!! Back to your photo. I really like it. From the pose and the background, it was really beautiful but I have the same problem with the other judges. Trees.. I'm not sure a tree is a good prop. And the fact that we can barely see the trees kinda ruined this photo
Tom: Just like a broken record this is a beautiful picture. Something i've been waiting for all cycle but when i think of prop i do not think of tree.
Now for Lea!
Brody: Uhm. I want to pretend like I never saw this. This is horrible for a final five photoshoot. I really have nothing else to say.
Amanda: This looks like one of those dorky 1950s billboard pictures. And if that is supposed to be a cup, it is way too big to drink out of. I think you meant bowl. Regardless, this looks more like a throwback advert for a dinnerware company than anything "model."
I am not fond of your fish-like expression and the outfit looks more housemaid than model. The hair is especially indicative of that and I don't think a bun that tight suits you. The pose is at least decent but everything else in it makes even the pose look dorky. I was hoping that you would improve upon last week but this one is kind of painful to look at. The only thing I really like are your shoes. And shoes alone are not enough at this stage of the game. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you should be very worried this week.
Sonam: * Heads to Brody and force him to see the photo
It wasn't that horrible Brody!!!! It's really quirky and unique. Kinda funny too.. But it reminds me to your photo in Cycle 2 as Maryse
And you were eliminated because of this photo and I'm really worry for you this week, honey.
Tom: Brody is mean... ha. But I'm going to have to agree it isnt that great this week. You are one of my favorites but i'm not loving this photo. Your face is very awkward and i dont like the foot. Sorry.
And we're saving Taylor for last!
Sonam: OMG! This is one is quite gorgeous. I can feel the intensity of this shoot. You really look like a Rockstar and I really like the setting especially the lighting. My only concern is your face. I think a little bit stiff and I think you should inject more emotion in your face.
Tom: T-Swift! This is amazing. You used your career to your advantage. I love the rockstar look. The use of the microphone and your pose. I actually like your face a lot it screams rockstar!.
Amanda: This was not what I expected when you picked "microphone." That happens to be a good thing. This is a very cool, creative shot that goes beyond my expectations. Like Sonam and Tommy said, this is rock star and it feels totally model at the same time. Absolutely wonderful job and it is on time too!
Brody: Like Amanda said, this is not what i was expecting from you. When you picked microphone I cringed a little, thinking it wasn't the best choice. But in the end, you really pulled this off. This is the second week in a row where you had some of us questioning your choice and then at the end of the day being amazed by your work. You are proving that you deserve to win this game.
Mandy did not do critiques this round, but we have finalized placings since this is the final five.
Onto callouts!
This week, you were assigned to shoot an image with a prop. We were impressed with most of you, and you all were on time! No penalties will be given this week. Taylor and Lea also have a bonus point each.
Let's begin with... Olivia.
Amanda: Although I love your dress, it sort of becomes the focus of this photo. It's an awesome dress and it's a creative photo with a very strong use of a prop, but we can hardly see your face. Partly because it's not the focus and there are so many other things going on here, and you looking to the side doesn't do you any favors. I really like it, but it's not perfect. You are stunning and you did take a risk though and we are definitely looking for that at this stage in the game. Great work!
Sonam: Olivia my mom said if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything but in this case. I've a lot of things to say because this photo is just drop dead gorgeous!!! Stunning. I love the setting and lighting. And that purple dress. *Die. I love how you connect with the ladder. And your face is very FIERCE!!!!! Way to go, Girl!!!
Tom: I like the dress and the pose but i'm not a fan of your facial expression.
Next up... Camilla.
Brody: At first I wasn't really a fan of this image, but the more I looked at it the more I liked it. the facial expression was a little weird when I first looked at it, but I started to like it. It almost compliments the horse's facial expression, which I found it neat that the horse was looking at the camera, and almost modeling himself. The colors of the image are really bright and vivid. Your outfit really fits the theme of the image. I feel almost like its a little girl at the fair or at Disney World having fun. Overall its a really good image and pleasing to look at.
Amanda: You look like someone I know. Haha.
But yeah, I like it. You and the horse get along well, although I am not completely fond of the outfit. A little too much is going on with that, but thankfully it doesn't distract from you being the focal point. I think this is a very genuine photograph and it works well with the theme. Great work!
Sonam: That horse is so fierce.. I should try to get her to compete for next season along with Amanda's hat!!! I'm not really a big a fan of this photo. I think your face was stiff. I don't feel a connection with you. But the setting is fun and I love the concept of this photo. And that horse really helps you here
Camilla: K reserve me a spot as Camilla's carousel horse next season.
Tom: This is beautiful. One of my favs from you all season. I do like how you and the horse complement each other. Also i love how it has a childhood theme to it.
Third... Natalie
Brody: I think this is a really good photo of you. The color scheme is beautiful. Your outfit looks very natural and the hat really is a focal point and the color ties you in with your setting. That being said, I don't know how much I would consider the tree a prop. The trees are almost more of your environment and the background. I know you are touching the one tree and leaning against it, but the majority of that tree is cut out. It's all open to interpretation, I just don't perceive it as being a prop.
Amanda: LMAO you just want me to post this:
So sexy <3
Want it in your avatar?
Onto judging!
Like Brody, I love this image. It's gorgeous and screams model. I like how you are using the tree as a prop, but again it isn't enough of a focus to be the kind of prop we wanted. This will cost you some points but the image is still great and is something I can rank decently. I see the tree as a prop but although it is creative, you aren't doing enough with it. At least it is better than that prop-less photo of you leaning on a table that you showed me last night. Submitting that would have been the end of the road for you. This one... you still have a chance.
Sonam: Oh no!!! I think we should just let Amanda's hat win this competition now!!! Back to your photo. I really like it. From the pose and the background, it was really beautiful but I have the same problem with the other judges. Trees.. I'm not sure a tree is a good prop. And the fact that we can barely see the trees kinda ruined this photo
Tom: Just like a broken record this is a beautiful picture. Something i've been waiting for all cycle but when i think of prop i do not think of tree.
Now for Lea!
Brody: Uhm. I want to pretend like I never saw this. This is horrible for a final five photoshoot. I really have nothing else to say.
Amanda: This looks like one of those dorky 1950s billboard pictures. And if that is supposed to be a cup, it is way too big to drink out of. I think you meant bowl. Regardless, this looks more like a throwback advert for a dinnerware company than anything "model."
I am not fond of your fish-like expression and the outfit looks more housemaid than model. The hair is especially indicative of that and I don't think a bun that tight suits you. The pose is at least decent but everything else in it makes even the pose look dorky. I was hoping that you would improve upon last week but this one is kind of painful to look at. The only thing I really like are your shoes. And shoes alone are not enough at this stage of the game. Sorry to burst your bubble, but you should be very worried this week.
Sonam: * Heads to Brody and force him to see the photo
It wasn't that horrible Brody!!!! It's really quirky and unique. Kinda funny too.. But it reminds me to your photo in Cycle 2 as Maryse
And you were eliminated because of this photo and I'm really worry for you this week, honey.
Tom: Brody is mean... ha. But I'm going to have to agree it isnt that great this week. You are one of my favorites but i'm not loving this photo. Your face is very awkward and i dont like the foot. Sorry.
And we're saving Taylor for last!
Sonam: OMG! This is one is quite gorgeous. I can feel the intensity of this shoot. You really look like a Rockstar and I really like the setting especially the lighting. My only concern is your face. I think a little bit stiff and I think you should inject more emotion in your face.
Tom: T-Swift! This is amazing. You used your career to your advantage. I love the rockstar look. The use of the microphone and your pose. I actually like your face a lot it screams rockstar!.
Amanda: This was not what I expected when you picked "microphone." That happens to be a good thing. This is a very cool, creative shot that goes beyond my expectations. Like Sonam and Tommy said, this is rock star and it feels totally model at the same time. Absolutely wonderful job and it is on time too!
Brody: Like Amanda said, this is not what i was expecting from you. When you picked microphone I cringed a little, thinking it wasn't the best choice. But in the end, you really pulled this off. This is the second week in a row where you had some of us questioning your choice and then at the end of the day being amazed by your work. You are proving that you deserve to win this game.
Mandy did not do critiques this round, but we have finalized placings since this is the final five.
Onto callouts!
