To: pml1@yahoogroups.com From: Mark Tomlonson Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 21:27:47 -0400 Subject: [PML1] CC: Kym Malin In Kym Malin's centerfold (May 1982) she's fallen off the bed, but looks like she's ready to repeat what may have propelled her off the bed in the first place. This is a centerfold that benefits from a second look. At first glance, it appears to be one of those express-passion-through-bedroom-eyes pin-ups that make 1950's erotica seem so quaint. At second glance, the craftsmanship of the photographer begins to show. It's a bi-chromatic centerfold, in purple and browns. Not just any brown, but one that matches Kym's tan. The purple of her shirt and the sheets even extends to the pillows. Kym's been posed arching her back. This shows off her figure as well as providing a major compositional element. Her arms aren't just at the top of her head, they're taking what can be a very artificial pose and giving that slight imperfection that makes it natural. The fact that they also show off her figure is no accident. Her legs are placed to provide a sense of stability and balance to her arching torso, while still looking completely natural. Her expression is just right: passion, desire and intelligence all mixed together, reflecting the complexity of human emotions. Photographer: Pompeo Posar Scoring: Pin-up: 3.5 Erotic: 3.0 Artistic: 4.0 Overall: 3.4 out of 4.0 Cyber Club Portfolio Photo I like better than the Centerfold: #4 http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1982/05/centerfold.html http://cyber.playboy.com/members/playmates/files/1982/05/04-lrg.html Update: I love the spontaneity of the alternate; how such an innocent activity can be so sexy. I know the shot would not make a centerfold, but this is the theme I wish they would have pursued. Mark Tomlonson Kalamazoo MI