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Subject: [PML1] CC: Maria McBane
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Fri, 06 Feb 2004 10:08:30 -0500

In Maria McBane's centerfold (May 1965) she's leaning up against the 
cabana after a swim. That didn't tire her out, so now she's got 
something else in mind.

This is another centerfold where the selection and use of color really 
stand out. The redwood cabana is a wonderful contrast to Maria and both 
her yellow towel and swimcap. Maria is a very light woman, and the 
redwood warms her up quite well. The mottled background on the right 
gives some form while continuing the warm-up.

I also like the hairdo and expression. It's straight out of the sixties, 
of course, and owes a lot to Laura Petrie, but it's still nice. I think 
it's a style that a lot of women look good in and a few women look 
fantastic. Maria's smile is also worth a mention: artless, natural, 
inviting.

The pose is weak. It's not really all that flattering to Maria, and 
there's not much power associated with it. Maybe powerful women weren't 
as attractive in the sixties. It could also be the response to Maria's 
obvious pregnancy. Perhaps it's the pose that worked best, considering. 
The diagonal formed by Maria's right arm is about the best part of it.

Photographer: William DeLong and William Figge

Scoring:
Pin-up: 3.0
Erotic: 2.0
Artistic: 2.0

Overall: 2.5 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: # 20

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1965/05/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1965/05/20-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI