To: pml1@yahoogroups.com
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 15:26:22 -0400
Subject: [PML1] CC: Kimber West

In Kimber West's centerfold (February 1997) she's in a setting that is 
almost a cliche in pin-up photography: changing clothes in front of a 
mirror. Unfortunately, very little is made of the possibilities.

The mirror is just wasted space on the left side of the picture. About 
the only contribution it makes is to provide a sense of lightness. 
Kimber's outfit is less than flattering, especially the ill-fitting 
corset. The red and white accents are nice touches, but this centerfold 
needs a whole new concept to work. It's really a shame, as Kimber is one 
of the more attractive Playmates of the past 5 years.

Another down side for me is her expression. In no way am I, the viewer, 
involved in her world. This is strictly a dialogue between her and the 
photographer. The words most likely found on her lips are "You want me 
to hold my hand how?"

But this is a far distance from Playboy's worst centerfold. Even though 
she's not standing in her most flattering posture, Kimber is a strong 
enough model to cover up the lapses in judgement of those who picked 
this shot as the centerfold.

Scoring:
Pin-up: 2.5
Erotic: 1.5
Artistic: 1.0

Overall: 1.9

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: # 27

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1997/02/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1997/02/27-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI