thought95 [2016-12-08 21:56:25 +0000 UTC]
The background is very fitting, and the lighting quite well done. At first I thought it was at an altitude because of the darkness behind (and wondered if it was truly a safe place to be), but then I spotted the grass. The suspended concrete slabs initially give the impression of an actively crumbling environment, making this a truly well chosen location.
The pose is quite nice. Along with the setting given by the background I initially thought that Cloud was braising for an incoming attack, but on a closer look he looks just a bit too relaxed, though the focus is definitely there. Clouds shadow falling towards the camera gives this stance additional impact.
The costume and sword are well made, detailed and look like they can pass for pretty good quality.
It's nice to see more eastern features on a Cloud cosplayer - beatuiful eye shape - by the way. There is a flaw in Cloud's apperance however, though it didn't immediately jump out at me. This Clouds eye's seem quite dark in contrast with the mako blue eye's he has in the game. I don't know weather or not he has contact's but they don't look to be blue.
To summaries. This Cosplay is impressive and impactfull at a first glance from the intelligent use of a real environment and well made props and an good stance. A closer look does reveal quite quickly what kind of environment it that Cloud is posing. On the whole, however, this is definitely among the better ones on the internet.
Congratulations to the Cosplayer and the photographer! I hope you enjoyed the time you put down on this.
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