@Soren: Well, I dont really like Lauren Brie... at all. Nicole is a great model, if she wins this cycle I think it would be deserved. But she would just be another winner for me - not the worst, not the best. I do agree on this shot. Even though its nice, its not as good as her other shots.
She MAY have a similar facial expression but that's what makes this picture flow. When she said that I just shook my head and was like "man, girl, nuh uh!" Haha! She worked what she had, as always. Personally I would've gone for something like a dirk or battle axe but the sword's always cool. Too many girls had scimitars. At least Nicole spiced it up a bit lol
I just don't get any sort of strength here. It stands out from the rest because the rest was just so forced, but I much prefer a shot like Jennifer's, where there are clear flaws but there is also just such a commitment to it.