I was pleasantly surprised the other day while checking out the Monoscope feed to see that one of my college photography professors was featured. Imagine that.

• Vaughn Sills Portfolio

Via Monoscope.

Put it on yo face.

• Photographs by Julia Kissina

Via Kottke.

While I was busy digitizing my record collection, I got a chance to look at some of the album art that I haven’t seen for some time. That’s one of the reason that I love records, they’re big. More room for the art.

I came across my copy of Blondie’s Parallel Lines. I remembered how much I love this cover.

It’s just so perfect. First of all, they Mod-style suits for the men are fantastic. I’ve always been a sucker for skinny ties. Between the black and white striped background, Mod suits and black hair, the men pretty much fade into the background. Right in the middle (in a striking pose nonetheless) is Debbie Harry with her white dress and blonde hair.

I find it to be a very tongue-in-cheek image. The band has to know that everybody is paying attention to Debbie Harry anyway, so why not make a joke of it?

Today is my first full day back from my vacation to the San Francisco area. It was a lovely trip with my family. It was my first time to that part of California, and I have to say, I liked it a lot.

I meant to post more about the trip but well, I was busy having fun. Oh well, I’ve uploaded most of pictures I took.

• Vacation Photos from San Francisco