#auscycle9week2

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1. Jess

Jess gave such a breathtaking photo! She’s like a wood or sea nymph, the whole thing has a fantasy feeling to it. Her entire pose is incredibly elegant. The silhouette of her body through the dress is to die for (as is the way the fabric is spilling gorgeously over the ground), and I love the delicacy of her outstretched arm. The melancholy dreaminess in her face is just stunning as well. How Jess landed in the middle of the pack at panel I’ll never understand, her picture blew me away!

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2. Alex

Alex didn’t let up after last week’s stellar showing! Her face is spectacular: I adore the shape of her jawline and how her hair is falling, and the look in her eyes is very chill but also says “don’t try me” at the same time. She could’ve given more length with her pose, but her slouchy broken down body language is still brilliant. She worked every part of the outfit well too! Alex’s photo just solidified my love for her even more!

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3. Lauren

A different shot of Lauren was shown at panel (which was about the same level as this one), but this is the only one I’ve seen available. Anyway, Lauren’s shot is lovely! I think she could’ve lowered her shoulders, but the rest of her simplistic pose is awesome. She utilized the bike well and the preppy styling looks amazing on her. Her bone structure is so strong in profile, and I love her fiery stare off into the distance. I think Lauren deserved more recognition at panel for this!

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4. Lucy

Lucy embodied her sweet girl persona to a T. Her sugary smile is so radiant, there’s a glint in her eye, and holding the cookie (?) up like that was a fun quirky choice. I like how she twisted her body around while lying down, and she used her arm well to frame her face. Lucy was a bit overrated at panel and I preferred a few other shots, but I get how she landed at the top of the leaderboard since she nailed the assignment by delivering an excellent photo.

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5. Jordan

The setup of Jordan’s picture is supposed to be more for an actor getting ready on a film set, but I see it more like a black widow fixing her makeup after fake crying at her husbands funeral. She looks so glamorous and self-absorbed, totally oblivious to the camera in the best way. I think she could’ve angled her legs better to elongate them more, but otherwise her seated pose is solid. It’s a cool shot from Jordan!

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6. Tanahya

I see this as a great storytelling shot, especially once I knew about Tanahya’s background as a housekeeper and her desire to leave that profession. The sorrow and longing in her face is gorgeous and reinforces the “Cinderella right after the ball ended” feel of this. While her pose is fitting for the emotion/story aspect, sadly she didn’t really flatter her body or the (kinda hideous) dress which dragged her down a bit. I’m proud of the way Tanahya connected to the brief and improved from the previous week though!

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7. Izi

Izi cruised through this week with ease, though without significant impact. The outfit looks awesome on her and I’m impressed that she didn’t get buried in the voluminous clothing even with an understated pose. Her face photographed beautifully, but she is a tad bit too hesitant. It’s a good shot, just not necessarily one that stands out as being memorable.

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9. Ayieda

Ayieda was at a disadvantage compared to the others since she had to worry about controlling the two dogs. I loved her photo at first glance, but the longer I look the less impressed I become. Her body looks amazing in the dress and I like the movement from her forward stride, but her arm position is awkward since she’s doing her best to reign in the dogs. Her face is too blank and confused as well. Ayieda had a harder job this week but sadly I don’t think she rose to meet the challenge.