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Subject: [PML1] CC: Monica Tidwell
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 11:25:54 -0500

In Monica Tidwell's centerfold (November 1973) she's sitting on the
sofa. This centerfold is just short of being a good one. I think the
fault lies with the pose selected for the model.

I love the setting. I am particularly impressed with the evocation of
a bright spring day. The whole set is filled with sunshine. I also
like how Monica's red hair and freckles drive the photograph. It seems
as if everything is keyed off of her.

It's almost inarguable that Monica has the range of expressions needed
to carry off the centerfold. Her face is wonderful. It looks good just
on its own, and she always seems to beam with a flirtatious radiance.

Where this centerfold doesn't work for me is with Monica's figure,
especially the treatment it's given in the centerfold. Arching her
back makes it easy for the flirt to come across, but it does little
for her breasts and even less for her stomach. The angle of the thighs
to the camera makes them look even heavier than what they are. The
lack of a discernable waist doesn't help either.

Monica doesn't look that bad. This pose should have been passed over.

Photographers: Dwight Hooker, Bill Frantz

Scoring:
Pin-up: 1.5
Erotic: 2.0
Artistic: 2.5

Overall: 1.8 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: # 15

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1973/11/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1973/11/15-med.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI