To: pml1@yahoogroups.com Subject: [PML1] CC: Cathy Rowland From: Mark Tomlonson Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2003 14:41:17 -0500 In Cathy Rowland's centerfold (August 1971) she's out in a meadow, enjoying the feel of the sun on her skin. Now she's ready to feel something else. Playboy didn't understand the hippies, but in this shot they came close. It's a simple, direct setting with a heavy emphasis on the natural. Cathy is a stunningly beautiful woman, not in the Vegas Showgirl or inflated bimbo style, but in the natural, well-scrubbed, freckle-face mold. We've got a great model, and she's given a great showcase. The pose is perfect. Cathy's clearly about to do something. It shows in her expression and in the way she's holding her arms. As a result, the centerfold has a very dynamic and active feel to it. The light is just perfect. The out-of-focus background keeps us focused on Cathy. She's presented with a clarity that's astonishing. You can count freckles or goosebumps or anything else you'd like to inventory. Thank heavens there was no PhotoShop in 1971! The dark corduroy jeans provide a sensual contrast to Cathy's skin as well as color balance to her light features and the brilliant white background. It's a great shot, and it's kept me going for 32 years. Photographer: Mario Casilli Scoring: Pin-up: 4.0 Erotic: 4.0 Artistic: 4.0 Overall: 4.0 out of 4.0 Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: none http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1971/08/centerfold-med.html Mark Tomlonson Kalamazoo MI