Big City Like No Other is a fast-paced, noisy city where vehicles seem to honk their horns constantly, and people on the streets walk very fast. I kept saying to Brooklyn Friend, “So why is that cab honking? I can’t see why he’s honking his horn,” and she’d laugh and shrug.
When we stepped inside the big public library, the hushed atmosphere was a soothing contrast to the busy streets outside. My hands and feet began to get warm again as we roamed the building, admiring the architecture. Brooklyn Friend showed us the reading room where she’d worked on her dissertation. I snapped just one photo before noticing a sign that said, “No photography.” Guiltily, I put my camera away, as we walked back down the stairs to return to the cold night air and busy streets.
9 comments:
That's a lovely peaceful photo.
I wrote part of my senior thesis in that reading room. It's a wonderful place.
You didn't get a picture of the “No photography” sign?
:-)
(Word verification is "couff". Should I turn my head first?)
No photography? :( I've never been in there. I need to plan to go. Too bad I won't be able to photograph it. :(
I should have written down my word verification: ejectere.
Now, it's harystsa
Lilian: I think the ban on photography was just in the reading room. People were taking pictures everywhere else in the building.
Tie-Dye Brother-in-law: I of course obediently put away my camera as soon as I saw the sign.
Where are the naked readers?
o_O
I love that! I really want to go to the library now! I love the energy of quiet, slightly crowded places, especially libraries.
Beautiful pics!
Looks like a beautiful space
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