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Subject: [PML1] CC: Martha Smith
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:29:43 -0400

In Martha Smith's centerfold (July 1973) she's been waiting for us,
and we arrive just as she's plucked a petal from the flower behind
her.

The seventies do not have a reputation for an abundance of good taste
in design. This is not only applied to Our Favorite Magazine, but to
fashion and industrial design. Martha's centerfold shows that the
elements can come together and make a pleasing whole.

Typical of the seventies pin-up is the overall "gauzy" effect,
especially around Martha's face. It doesn't look to me like we're
looking at Martha through Vaseline, but rather the light behind her
has been manipulated. You can't describe this pose as anything but
full frontal nudity, but in the usual Playboy style nothing is pulled
or prodded; what you see is what you get. It's striking to me how
closely the color of the blossoms matches the color of Martha's
nipples. You think maybe make-up could be responsible for this?

The look of invitation on Martha's face is both attractive and
genuine, matching the pose. Martha's slight twist on the sofa does
good things for her figure, at the same time giving the centerfold a
sense of life and action.

Photographer: Pompeo Posar

Scoring:
Pin-up: 4.0
Erotic: 3.0
Artistic: 3.0

Overall: 3.5 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: none

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1973/07/centerfold.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI