Post by Ayumi Hamasaki on Aug 24, 2015 6:50:48 GMT -5
Welcome Ladies. Yoona is off doing something. Most likely attending a summit on how much Emmy stinks, and how to break it gently to Emmy as to why she needs to bathe more often, and cut down on the eggs and beans.
This time, you were asked to portray a card in the Major Arcana of Tarot. Let's see who has the best fortune.
This time, you were asked to portray a card in the Major Arcana of Tarot. Let's see who has the best fortune.
Angelababy
THE HERMIT
I mean c'mon i could've chosen the empress and get fco so easily.. obviously i dont want to go with the easiest one here. I think this one could be risky because she has a boring pose. But it fits the hermit perfectly to me. When i think of hermit i think of someone mysterious living in a solitude and it shows from how lonely she somehow looks here and from the setting (her very own little caste behind her and looks like it's hidden somewhere in a forest). Also she does look like the hermit because of the cloak she's wearing.
Ayu: Yes, it probably could have been good as The Heirophant, aka The Priest, but as the Hermit, I still like it. I can see the story of introspection and self-thought in the picture - Particularly in the "Running away into the forest" thing. The face is the weakest part here for me, though. It doesn't read as "introspection" or "lost in thought" to me, it reads as pissed off and irritated.
Yoona: Stunning photo. I love how you relate your photo to 'The Hermit'. I can see it. The styling is amazing. Great job. Girls, watch out for this one!!!
Jensen: Beautiful. I get it and it's beautiful!
Emmy: I see the connection, and the setting really nails it. The pose is a bit humdrum for my tastes, but overall I think you've done quite well!
Morgan: a lady who is shy and running towards her forest, well excuse me if I didn't introduce myself earlier my name is Morgan and I am pleased to meet you! The styling and the scenery are the strongest points in my opinion in this photo. Although your pose conveys insecurity it could have been more pronounced thorough some more modelling.
Christina
Ayu: I think the biggest problem I have with this one is that you're not actually the magician, but the prop. I get that you were going for the literal card representation, but seeing that the Magician generally is about having will-power and taking action, I'm struggling to find that connection. It's a nice picture overall though.
Yoona: I like this photo but at the same time I understand what Ayu expected this week. This is a tough week. The element of Magician is still there. So I'm cool with it. And you're so gorgeous here.
Jensen: You know you are my favourite (next to Angelababy lol) but no, I love you. But I don't love this. I'm sorry.
Emmy: I think it's a creative interpretation and I like what you did with it. It's still a magic show, you're still involved, I don't see that you necessarily have to be the one wearing the top hat. I like the size differential and the overall look of it, but I feel like the smallness takes away from your face in particular. So I like a lot of things, but it has its drawbacks as well.
Morgan: I'm usually a sucker for small woman, because I compensate so much in my largeness. However being so small in this photo isn't working for you, I want you to be the center of attention not the large magician beside you. I find it hard to identify features and aspects of you that stand out due to the disproportion.
Hilary
Fool- Upright: Beginnings, innocence, spontaneity, a free
I think this photo shows innocence just smelling the flowers with no worries in the world. And very much a free spirit laying in nature
Ayu: Perhaps the biggest issue for me is a technical issue in the fact that you're upside-down. In tarot, the card being upside down gives it a completely different meaning - In this case, being foolish and reckless, or risk-taking. You've got all the good vibes for the Fool, but if you had flipped this 180, it would be perfect.
Yoona: I don't know about technical issue for Tarot Card. So thank you, Ayu for the information. But I really love this photo. I can see the innocence in this photo and you looked very beautiful. Great job, Hil.
Jensen: Very nice, good job.
Emmy: I think this is rather good, albeit a tad plain. I would've appreciated either some color or a more full-body shot out of this, but I think it's solid enough for what it is.
Morgan: this game is just rude. Here you are a stunning young lady who is literally hanging in front of me like a carrot. I like Ayu would have liked to see this picture rotated so I could really take in all of your features in a way that didn't look so much as an optical illusion. I like the hair splayed around around your head it creates an aura of unpredictability and recklessness.
Imogen
For this shoot I decided to look at the Arcana card of The Empress from both viewpoints (Upright and Reversed). An Empress card turned upright during a reading, tells of femininity, beauty, nature, and abundance. Here Imogen poses in a luscious gown fit for a queen, similar to the empress posing on the tarot card itself.. who sits blonde haired, full bodied, against a red blanket/cushion. However we all know how moody Imogen can be, which is also why I believe this shot can represent the reverse of The Empress. If this card is turned up facing the opposite direction, it means that you have experienced (or will experience) a loss of power, putting too much focus on another member in a relationship of some sort. Imogen has fallen from her throne and sits on the ground, representing a loss of her own power. Despite her fashion and the beauty of her looks, not everything is as perfect as it seems in this photo. It tells a story, I think.... and one I want to know more about.
Ayu: In all honestly, you didn't need to go into the whole BS spiel about the reversed nature of it. The visual representation is strong enough to not warrant all that selling. I can definitely see the representation of The Empress in this. I do want to see longer legs on this though. Gotta work those gams.
Yoona: Gosh, why ya'll have to be so good this week. Great explanation. Gorgeous photo. Okkay... Keep it up, Imogen
Jensen: I don't like your face here but I love the photo
Emmy: I don't really like the left arm here, it's just kind of off in its own little world. I think it's an interesting interpretation, but I agree that the skirt does kind of hide your legs and this would be much stronger if they were visible. Overall, I think it's really good!
Morgan: a smart, educated lady hey - I like what I see. I feel like I've learned a lot from your submission and I like to learn. I enjoy some of your subtle yet effective modelling techniques in this photo as well as its resemblance to the theme. The dainty and careful positioning of your arms adds a nice touch especially since your lower half seems to have been enveloped by your admittedly stunning dress. Good job
Janet
For this photoshoot, I decided to go with The Devil, which represents the following: Bondage, addiction, sexuality, materialism. The photo focuses mainly on sexuality, and also plays on the image of the card itself. Janet is the devil on the podium in the card, similar to the photo.
Ayu: Surprisingly, I am liking almost everything in this picture, even your face for once. I think overall, it's a great representation of the devil, the colour scheme really helps sell it. The only thing I am definitely not liking the turtle pose you're pulling that that neck. It looks mighty uncomfortable and robs of of any neck you might have.
Yoona: I was hoping for someone to not delivered so I'm not going crazy when it comes to the ranking, but this one is another stunning photo this week. The Devil was represented nicely in this photo. Great concept. Well done
Jensen: Yoona not commenting on your lack of neck? Weird. I dont' like this, your face looks awful. Unfortunately it seems the best week you had was when someone else chose your photo for you. You have nothing to worry about though,.
Emmy: I think it's a solid submission. I'm with Jensen in the "don't like that face" category, but tbh I think that's just... Janet's face. So from an aesthetic would I want that around the house point of view... gosh no. Run away. But in terms of as a photo submission, yep, that's a pretty great match for the theme. Nice work!
Morgan: hot mamma! You look like one lady who shouldn't be messed with, but I like a challenge so here I am. You look incredibly powerful here, you are surely hanging it all out for us to see in your posing which I greatly appreciate. You have such a strong face, i feel like you are telling me off like a naughty school boy just through the direct contact of your eyes.
Kim
I chose this photo because I saw Kim interpreting the sun through her headpiece and pose. It's illuminated, and her hand is stretched outward, suggesting that she is giving her light out to others. I also think that wearing all white/off-white makes sense for being the sun. Finally, I like this photo because it does a good job of representing the sun, but also has high fashion elements. Hope you all like it!
Ayu: I'm not sure if it's the veil, but my god, you look blurry. I think it's a good literal card representation of the card, but the deeper meaning of the card isn't reading very well in it, particularly the fun and positivity aspects of it. It's not very fun there. Call me crazy, but I think this could have worked better for me personally as Justice.Yoona: I love your expression this week. But yeah, Justice might be better for this one. But I still can see The Sun. Gorgeous concept. But the blurry thing.. I'm not a fan of that. Is it the photo itself?
Jensen: I figured it was a screengrab, and not a very good one, but at least it's fitting.
Emmy: Holeh blurriness, Batman! Other than that, though, I like the creativity and the overall vibe here, even the execution is a bit lacking. The pose isn't the strongest, and it's a tad awkward, but there's enough here to like that I don't feel much antipathy about that.
Morgan: I find this photo very over stimulating, it poses for me many questions - is that a sun on your head? Is that a good cased iPhone around your waist? Are you Kim Kardashian? After I process all this I can see a lovely lady who is looking quite stunning in this mashies tidal lighting, the blurry effect does well to create an aura of imagination.
Laura
I used a simalar photo last season. I thought it was dark and devilish upon seeing the challenge I had no clue which photo to use and I was not entirely familiar with the cards so it required some googling but im happy with it.
Ayu: When I first saw this, I thought it was "Death", but I was wrong. apparently its The Devil. Honestly, I'm not at all excited or intrigued or honestly liking this photo very much at all. I think had you have taken something from your Toro shoot and went with The Devil still, it would've been great.
though.
Yoona: I was a fan of the photo from the same photoshoot last cycle, and I like this one too but I expected more from you. There's The Devil in it. I can see it but everyone did so well this week.
Jensen: I like the photo personally.
Emmy: I think this is good, but a little photoshop would have really brought out the red and black and made this picture fantastic. As it is it's good, and it gets the job done, but I'm not as blown away as I wish I was. Good job, all the same.
Morgan: if you are the devil then I'll get a one way ticket to hell please. You look stunning, deathly, scary and beautiful all at the same time. The styling with the fashions and the makeup have complimented your beauty and the theme very well.
Mia
Traits: Fertility, femininity, beauty, nature, abundance
Yoona: Love the setting. Gorgeous but yeah.. expression. Be careful with it. And the pose. Somehow you looked shorter so watch for it. Overall, I like it.
Jensen: I hate how tiny you look, otherwise, this is really good
Emmy: I'll echo everybody else. Thematic connection is brilliant and the pose is smashing, but the facial expression honestly doesn't even look like you.
Morgan: a damsel in distress, I'll save you! I didn't expect this from your bopping, pop girl, cheerleader avatar. There is a great theme connection here and styling effect, don't rely too much on these aspects however, you need to be modelling from within to make the picture a star. Perhaps some leg work in your modelling would have demonstrated your potential further and added a more modern twist to the theme.
Paloma
For this photoshoot, I decided to go with The Chariot which represents conquest, victory and overcoming opposition through your confidence and control. Paloma's golden dress represents the victory in this photo over the triumph of being fashionable within this setting. The Chariot requires you to assert yourself and be bold. You may need to look after yourself at this time and be confident in expressing your needs and wants, otherwise you will not get your way. The horses represent the sphinxes on the card. The Charioteer holds no reins, as the horses move freely within the photo.
Ayu: This is the Paloma we know. Bold and a standout. There's a massive disconnect between your face and the "confidence/Victory" angle you wanted to take here, though. I haven't really got much else to say, and I'm fatigued, but I think you did a decent job.
Yoona: Girl, last week was too close for you. But this week, you came back very strong. Love your interpretation. Stunning dress. Yes!!!
Jensen: I like this
Emmy: I think this was interesting, but I don't know if I necessarily buy your explanatory spiel. I would've liked it better if you weren't quite so small in the photo, as distinctive as you are it makes it hard to pick out some of the finer details. Overall, definitely a strong shot though.\
Morgan: HORSE BUTT! Sorry I'm usually quite drawn to ladies in my peripheries but I must say that horse butt was the first thing that caught my eye. I use your connection to the theme and I can appreciate the way your styling compliments that, I feel like your modelling would be stronger if the picture was perhaps larger or clearer so your features would be more distinguishable compared to the horse butt.
Shailene
Always seen as the eccentric wise one, she is often neutral in situations between two sides. She observes, and learns from other peoples -as well as her own- mistakes. She is withdrawn from outside influences and remains her own person. The blue-ish background also indicates the eternal ocean of emotions.
Sorry if its too big. Am on mobile again and can't tell.
Ayu: If anything, the image is a tad small. I'm going to keep this short and too the point - You have the card meaning and representation down, but at the cost of modelling. We're back to that bad-faced Shailene from the beginning of Cycle 23 here, unfortunately.
Yoona: Yeah, the expression. I can't feel anything. But theme execution is very good. I don't like the structure of this photo though. The upper side felt so empty.
Jensen: Hmmmmmmmm yea, so much wasted space
Emmy: I think a good cropping would have helped this, but I think you definitely were on point with the pose and the setting. The face isn't the strongest, but that's really all that I particularly dislike about this. Nice job.
Morgan: I see a lovely lady in a lovely dress, a dress which is giving her modelling edge, curvature and definition compared to the body she possesses instead. Shaileen, I'm interested but you need to show me more to keep me around honey.
final rankings?