To: pml1@yahoogroups.com
From: Mark Tomlonson
Date: Fri, 11 Apr 2003 09:37:37 -0400
Subject: [PML1] CC: Debra Peterson

In Debra Peterson's centerfold (June 1976) she's suggesting we interrupt 
our tour of the Manor House for a quick pick-us-up.

The best thing this centerfold has going for it is the background. It is 
rich, full, bold and elegant. This is no slight against Debra. She's a 
very attractive woman. In this photograph, however, it's about texture, 
form and style, not so much about the sexual appeal of a woman.

An unlikely statement in light of Debra's pose, but it always seemed to 
me that Debra was not used to the fullest in this shot. She's standing 
with her legs spread to make a triangle. Any sexual invitation is 
something we're expected to lay on the picture; it's not inherent 
because Debra isn't issuing it. She's not chasing us away, but neither 
is she asking us to dive right in.

Her pose and costume work very well with the background. The gold trim 
on her collar was an inspired choice. The double "X" in the composition 
gives a very stable and firm feeling to the picture, just not a sexual 
one. I would not have chosen to draw so much attention to Debra's 
breasts and then covered them up.

Photographer: Pompeo Posar

Scoring:
Pin-up: 1.5
Erotic: 1.0
Artistic: 3.0

Overall: 1.6 out of 4.0

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

http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1976/06/centerfold.html
http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1976/06/15-lrg.html

Mark Tomlonson
Kalamazoo MI