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From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Mon, 05 Jan 2004 11:24:39 -0500
Subject: [PML1] CC: Rosemarie Hillcrest

In Rosemarie Hillcrest's centerfold (October 1964) she's standing 
against her dresser. It's not clear if she's dressing or undressing, and 
from the look in her eyes I'd say the choice is up to us.

The creative staff behind this centerfold has found an excellent pose 
for Rosemarie. It lets us enjoy the fullness of her zaftig figure while 
at the same time setting up a large number of flowing, graceful lines 
that really flatter. The panties were a good choice as well, the lines 
breaking Rosemarie's body at just the right points. The absolutely posed 
shirt over her shoulder looks natural enough, but we aren't fooled.

Where this centerfold completely falls down is in the choice of a 
monochromatic brown color scheme. The scheme can work, and it does so in 
spades for Ashlyn Martin and Vicki McCarty, but Rosemarie doesn't have 
the tonality or complexion to make it work. The result is an overall 
dull and lifeless feel that detracts from an otherwise good centerfold. 
Brighter colors would have been a much better choice.

I can't quarrel with the choice of expression on Rosemarie's face. It's 
inviting, sensual and completely unable to be interpreted as cheap.

Photographers: Pompeo Posar and Desmond Russell

Scoring:
Pin-up: 2.0
Erotic: 2.0
Artistic: 1.0

Overall: 1.8 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: #8 I 
submit the entire portfolio as proof that different colors would have 
been a better choice.

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1964/10/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1964/10/08-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI