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Subject: [PML1] CC: Michelle Hamilton
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Fri, 19 Dec 2003 09:55:33 -0500

In Michelle Hamilton's centerfold (March 1968) our troubadour has been 
serenading us in the garden. This centerfold works on many levels, but 
it has one major failing.

I absolutely love the use of color in the centerfold. There are a 
variety of hues, and all of them are full and deep toned. There's not a 
pastel to be seen, other than Michelle's skin tones. This use of color 
was common in Playboy centerfolds in the late sixties.

Michelle was a great choice as a Playmate. She has a curvaceous, natural 
figure that is well served by the pose. She has a domestic look without 
any sense of provincialism. Her bearing is inviting without looking 
whore-ish.

The angle formed by the guitar and Michelle's left leg makes a nice 
frame for her body. Not very subtle, but still secondary to the 
important parts. The only change I would have made here is a bit of 
dulling spray on the guitar so it would compete less with Michelle.

Where the centerfold falls down for me is in Michelle's expression. She 
looks uncomfortable, unsure, uncertain and completely unaware of the 
viewer. A more direct look would have made this a killer.

Photographers: Bill Figge and Ed DeLong

Scoring:
Pin-up: 3.0
Erotic: 1.5
Artistic: 3.0

Overall: 2.5 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: # 4

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1968/03/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1968/03/04-lrg.html


Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI