To: pml1@yahoogroups.com
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 09:45:36 -0400
Subject: [PML1] CC: Lynnda Kimball

In Lynnda Kimball's centerfold (January 1975) we see a whiter shade of 
pale. (Sorry, it's on the radio as I type this.)

What can you say about a centerfold that died? The photographer has done 
his stuff. The art director, the set dresser, make-up, props - they're 
all in fine form as well. The problem is Lynnda. When she should be 
popping out at us she fades into the background. Her acting and modeling 
ability aren't up to what the rest of the photograph is asking her to do.

Lynnda's not ugly. A couple of shots that show her playful side show she 
can be desirable. She's just not a Playmate, and worse, she's not up to 
the sophistication called for here.

Moving on, I love the colors used here. This is what Playboy was trying 
to do ten years before this and couldn't. The subtle variation in white 
in the piano, the floor and the background as they move in and out of 
the shadows is wonderful. Lynnda even has a good contribution in this 
department. I also love the way the piano is framed and the lines set up 
by the lid and the keyboard.

Photographer: Mario Casilli

Scoring:
Pin-up: 0.5
Erotic: 0.5
Artistic: 4.0

Overall: 1.0 out of 4.0

Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: #1, but 
that's not saying much

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1975/01/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1975/01/01-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI