Post by Hikaru Utada on Jul 15, 2013 2:20:58 GMT -5
This photoshoot was about connecting to the world of NeoPets.
Our illustrious Queen is indisposed right now, so you all are stuck with me handling the elimination this round.
The Bride - Maraqua
Bella: This is a very cool interpretation of The Bride in mermaid form and it also stays true to this week's theme by capturing the fun playfulness of Neopia. You are a true chameleon- you can be fierce, you can be playful, you can be sexy, you can be high fashion
Celine: This is a strange one, but strange doesn't mean bad. I agree with Bella that it retains the playfulness of Neopets and if I wasn't familiar with the land you had chosen, I would know what this land was about. I love your hair in this shot as it looks like it's a natural flow in the water that just happens to give your hair its iconic shape.
Fyora: I see a Mystery Island/Maraqua inspired Dark-Water faerie here, much like The Drenched
A bit provocative, maybe, but very fashionable, and delightfully evil.
Emma Frost - Faerieland
Celine: It's not my favorite shot of you, but when you've had as strong of shots as you've had, not all of them can stay at that high of a level. Still, this is a strong shot. Certain parts of it feel like it's starting to go out-of-focus (and I'm talking about parts of you like your legs and arm). If I wasn't familiar with Faerieland, I'm not sure I'd get a true sense of what it's like from this shot. Still, it's a great pose, I like the inclusion of magic, and the comparison of the wings is a nice touch, too. There's a lot to like here.
Fyora: Some great action here, and some lovely fashion. I like the robe, the chocker, the circlet and the visor especially. I like the effect of magic in this too.
But I'm left feeling a bit underwhelmed here, that's all.
Bella: I don't really like this picture- the blur of the city appears too gritty and modern to belong to Faerieland and your arms looking like wings seems to be a bit of a stretch. I think this is a cool shot in itself but I don't think it really fits into this week's theme. However I do love your outfit, the headpiece you are wearing is beautiful. But you look as more like a super hero than a faery in Faeryland. Dag dag
Harley Quinn - Faerieland
Celine: You've missed a golden opportunity here. Had you labeled this shot as the Haunted Woods, it would have been a perfect fit. You could make an argument that those wings looks like faerie wings, but they look more like bat wings to me. There are a couple small details that could also lend itself well to the Faerieland choice, like the antennae-looking things coming off of your glove, and the embellishment on the frame of the shot. Still, it feels a lot like the Haunted Woods to me, in the end.
Love your outfit, though
Fyora: Yes, I saw a dark faerie in this too. With wings very much like the Dark Faerie Sisters
It's a little dull for me, probably because 1. It's not very much like you, and 2. It's just made from a Doll maker. But I'll accept it because I've used something from the same doll maker in a sample shoot.
However, the fashion is impeccable.
Bella: I agree, this picture would have been better if you had of chosen the Haunted Woods as your setting as it is very gothic and slightly creepy. Your outfit is absolutely beautiful and you could pass as a dark faerie. But I miss the old Harley, I'm not feeling any of your vibe in this photo. I hope you return next week. Just xor Harley.
Storm - Terror Mountain
Celine: Yup, this is what I thought a Terror Mountain shot would look like, so no problem meeting the parameters of the shoot. I love your outfit and your hair here. I also like that the vibe you're giving off even compliments the word "Terror" in the name of your chosen land. Probably my personal favorite shot of you this Cycle.
Fyora: It's pretty standard coming from you, Storm. I was hoping for something a bit more fashionable. Your modelling is delicious though, but I can't exactly imagine wearing that to Terror Mountain. No siree!
Bella: Sul sul! You look as though you are on top of the world, perched upon the highest peak of Terror Mountain! I really like this shot of you, the wintery setting and the familiar powerful electrical storm around you allow you to be placed on Terror Mountain while still retaining your identity. There is strength in this photo that is not only beautiful but also looks a little dangerous. Your pose is elegant, and I'm not sure what I would wear to Terror Mountain but I like what you wore vadish!
Peach - Haunted Woods
Celine: Love the setting and styling of this shot and you've matched it with the perfect area. You've also managed to keep the playfulness of Neopets in this shot, too. It's nice to see you in a different outfit and still be able to tell who you are, too. Solid work, Peach.
Fyora: Well, Peach. Aren't we raunchy today? Playing it back to basics, are we? Haunted Woods is a lot darker than this, there's some crazy stuff that goes on there! But at the same time, it captures the youthfulness of the Neopets audience. We have some solid work here, Peach.
Bella: I really like this photo Peach and I also like how you are recognisable without your usual garb! It's a great shot, it's fun and playful and fits in with theme well and stays true to your character. And damn za woka genava! You are a little minx!
Thor - Terror Mountain
Celine: I can see your chosen land in this, but feel the modeling value of the shot is rather low; which is surprising coming from you. This looks like a random screenshot from an animation rather than an actual shot for you. I like the addition of your cape here, but there could have been more to this shoot for you.
Fyora: I must admit, I was disappointed when I saw this. You look short and chubby in this. I tried to use this shoot to take you out of your comfort zone, but you're still far in it. As Celine says, modelling here could be stronger.
Bella: What are you doing strolling through the woods? Where's the modelling!?
Toph - The Lost Desert
Celine: For me, this is a definite step back in the right direction for you (when compared to last round). Your theme is easy to see here and there's a great playfulness to this shot (which I especially like this round). The level of detail in the shot is nice and the colors pop really well. Your face is just slightly off for me, but otherwise, a strong outing.
Fyora: Probably my favourite of the lot here, Toph. It's quirky, and it's so you. I love the broken down doll pose, and I love your energy. Fashion content here is on the low side, but I think I can let it slide.
Bella: This is also my favourite picture Toph, I love the unusual and slightly awkward posing, it's different and it's whippna choba dog cool! It's also fun and playful and cheeky and I love it! Well done Toph!
Our illustrious Queen is indisposed right now, so you all are stuck with me handling the elimination this round.
The Bride - Maraqua
Bella: This is a very cool interpretation of The Bride in mermaid form and it also stays true to this week's theme by capturing the fun playfulness of Neopia. You are a true chameleon- you can be fierce, you can be playful, you can be sexy, you can be high fashion
Celine: This is a strange one, but strange doesn't mean bad. I agree with Bella that it retains the playfulness of Neopets and if I wasn't familiar with the land you had chosen, I would know what this land was about. I love your hair in this shot as it looks like it's a natural flow in the water that just happens to give your hair its iconic shape.
Fyora: I see a Mystery Island/Maraqua inspired Dark-Water faerie here, much like The Drenched
A bit provocative, maybe, but very fashionable, and delightfully evil.
Emma Frost - Faerieland
Celine: It's not my favorite shot of you, but when you've had as strong of shots as you've had, not all of them can stay at that high of a level. Still, this is a strong shot. Certain parts of it feel like it's starting to go out-of-focus (and I'm talking about parts of you like your legs and arm). If I wasn't familiar with Faerieland, I'm not sure I'd get a true sense of what it's like from this shot. Still, it's a great pose, I like the inclusion of magic, and the comparison of the wings is a nice touch, too. There's a lot to like here.
Fyora: Some great action here, and some lovely fashion. I like the robe, the chocker, the circlet and the visor especially. I like the effect of magic in this too.
But I'm left feeling a bit underwhelmed here, that's all.
Bella: I don't really like this picture- the blur of the city appears too gritty and modern to belong to Faerieland and your arms looking like wings seems to be a bit of a stretch. I think this is a cool shot in itself but I don't think it really fits into this week's theme. However I do love your outfit, the headpiece you are wearing is beautiful. But you look as more like a super hero than a faery in Faeryland. Dag dag
Harley Quinn - Faerieland
Celine: You've missed a golden opportunity here. Had you labeled this shot as the Haunted Woods, it would have been a perfect fit. You could make an argument that those wings looks like faerie wings, but they look more like bat wings to me. There are a couple small details that could also lend itself well to the Faerieland choice, like the antennae-looking things coming off of your glove, and the embellishment on the frame of the shot. Still, it feels a lot like the Haunted Woods to me, in the end.
Love your outfit, though
Fyora: Yes, I saw a dark faerie in this too. With wings very much like the Dark Faerie Sisters
It's a little dull for me, probably because 1. It's not very much like you, and 2. It's just made from a Doll maker. But I'll accept it because I've used something from the same doll maker in a sample shoot.
However, the fashion is impeccable.
Bella: I agree, this picture would have been better if you had of chosen the Haunted Woods as your setting as it is very gothic and slightly creepy. Your outfit is absolutely beautiful and you could pass as a dark faerie. But I miss the old Harley, I'm not feeling any of your vibe in this photo. I hope you return next week. Just xor Harley.
Storm - Terror Mountain
Celine: Yup, this is what I thought a Terror Mountain shot would look like, so no problem meeting the parameters of the shoot. I love your outfit and your hair here. I also like that the vibe you're giving off even compliments the word "Terror" in the name of your chosen land. Probably my personal favorite shot of you this Cycle.
Fyora: It's pretty standard coming from you, Storm. I was hoping for something a bit more fashionable. Your modelling is delicious though, but I can't exactly imagine wearing that to Terror Mountain. No siree!
Bella: Sul sul! You look as though you are on top of the world, perched upon the highest peak of Terror Mountain! I really like this shot of you, the wintery setting and the familiar powerful electrical storm around you allow you to be placed on Terror Mountain while still retaining your identity. There is strength in this photo that is not only beautiful but also looks a little dangerous. Your pose is elegant, and I'm not sure what I would wear to Terror Mountain but I like what you wore vadish!
Peach - Haunted Woods
Celine: Love the setting and styling of this shot and you've matched it with the perfect area. You've also managed to keep the playfulness of Neopets in this shot, too. It's nice to see you in a different outfit and still be able to tell who you are, too. Solid work, Peach.
Fyora: Well, Peach. Aren't we raunchy today? Playing it back to basics, are we? Haunted Woods is a lot darker than this, there's some crazy stuff that goes on there! But at the same time, it captures the youthfulness of the Neopets audience. We have some solid work here, Peach.
Bella: I really like this photo Peach and I also like how you are recognisable without your usual garb! It's a great shot, it's fun and playful and fits in with theme well and stays true to your character. And damn za woka genava! You are a little minx!
Thor - Terror Mountain
Celine: I can see your chosen land in this, but feel the modeling value of the shot is rather low; which is surprising coming from you. This looks like a random screenshot from an animation rather than an actual shot for you. I like the addition of your cape here, but there could have been more to this shoot for you.
Fyora: I must admit, I was disappointed when I saw this. You look short and chubby in this. I tried to use this shoot to take you out of your comfort zone, but you're still far in it. As Celine says, modelling here could be stronger.
Bella: What are you doing strolling through the woods? Where's the modelling!?
Toph - The Lost Desert
Celine: For me, this is a definite step back in the right direction for you (when compared to last round). Your theme is easy to see here and there's a great playfulness to this shot (which I especially like this round). The level of detail in the shot is nice and the colors pop really well. Your face is just slightly off for me, but otherwise, a strong outing.
Fyora: Probably my favourite of the lot here, Toph. It's quirky, and it's so you. I love the broken down doll pose, and I love your energy. Fashion content here is on the low side, but I think I can let it slide.
Bella: This is also my favourite picture Toph, I love the unusual and slightly awkward posing, it's different and it's whippna choba dog cool! It's also fun and playful and cheeky and I love it! Well done Toph!