Kasia:

September - i like your pose, its very sexy. this definitely looks like something id find on a billboard in the middle of time square, so good job. my only issue with it is it looks to touched up/doctored. your skin and the colors of the water/sky just seem a bit unnatural. ofc photos get retouched for print but i still want the shot to be believable and relateable.

Mason - i think most of all im impressed with your statement and the research you did about your new location/home. the shot is really nice and your body looks fantastic. my one critique would be to change up the pose a bit cause for me it kinda looks like youre taking a whif of your armpit :p

Valentin - i think you nailed the bright colors as you described. the pose seems a little safe but unlike some of the other shots i like that you're selling me an entire look. its very marketable and realistic. this isn't over the top amazing, but its good.

James - the description is definitely needed for this shot to make sense to me. i know the olympics are a big deal but it's not generally what i think of when i think of brazil. i've been rooting for you throughout the competition but these last two weeks you've gone downhill for me :( your body looks great but you don't look like a model here; you look like an athlete. this is a modeling competition and im not sure what you're trying to sell here...all we are getting is a naked torso. if you had looked to camera it would've made this stronger but i'd still be saying the same thing sadly.

Bridgette - i have mixed emotions about this. i like the set and the outfit but your pose is awkward. the fingers on your left hand are curled up which makes it look like you have nubs :x and the whole hand on head thing (while it does show the bracelets) is just so predictable. i just think you could've had more fun with the shot and given us a more interesting pose and better face.

Stacey - aww well this is very sad :( you've done really great and shown growth throughout the competition in my opinion. the circumstances are unfortunate but i really appreciate the class you are showing in the way that you leave. hope to see you again :)