She's Reading No.1 (for Lovers of Books) by sandra46
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This image is dedicated to all the lovers of paper books, like myself, that haven't (yet) surrendered to the lures of the iPads and similar devices. To tell the truth, within my soul two warriors are battling: the old-fashioned papery warrior and the electronic novelties fan, ready to get in love with the last e-fashion, at a reasonable price. In fact, you'll never see me in a line in front of a shop to be one of the first to buy a gadget.
The place in the photo is the 'piano nobile', the 'noble floor' of the 18th century building I have already spoken of. The double doors on the right lead to the staircase and the ground floor hall with the gate to the street and the one to the walled garden. This salon runs along all the building length, leading to a number of rooms, and it was used, in my opinion, to receive a great number of guests or as a dance hall, before it was bequeathed to the Church, of course. Currently the building is used for university students. The girl who is reading is enjoying a bright, sunny day in the veranda that looks out over the walled garden to the rear.
The colored fabrics on the wall are part of a series of art installations made by the students. Though modern, they don't disturb the elegance of the salon, but the two stoves and the red fire stuff do. Unfortunately the bishop, generally speaking, doesn't care about architectural harmony, and chose the cheapest solution to heating and safety.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (42)
brycek
Beautiful capture..I love to read books!!
jayfar
Lovely shot of someone at ease with her book.
cfulton
This looks like a wonderful place to read - peaceful. Clive
alanwilliams
what a desolate world it would be without books. A world i could not imagine, one without books and music. A lovely picture of a very beautiful and peaceful place.
magnus073
Sandra, you did a great job on this thoughtful and wonderful dedi. It sounds like we share the same feelings on this debate. In all honestly there is nothing like holding a book in your hand, and then passing it on to someone.
durleybeachbum
A glorious and evocative image! I LOVE books, I cannot think that anything elctronic will take there place in my life!
MOSKETON
FANTASTICA DE 3 CORACION ES GENIAL, PRECIOSA IMAGEN, FELICIDADES.
pspworkshop
Fantastic Sandra. Self read I a lot of books. Great mood and shot.
claude19
This is called in France, a base library exists in me, in a beautiful modern library window, faux mahogany. All these books are bound in sheepskin, gilt-edged high. Handle the fables of La Fontaine, or read The Human Comedy of Balzac, seduces me doubly watermarked paper with two guns, Ex Libris, that my daughter gave me one day, birthday and color paper, White cassé.Le beautiful book puts us in communion with the artist as writer, the binder that the printer maker in old ways. Since 6 and I bought a laptop, I never sent a text message! That I do not miss ... the latest is not far away, the latest model!
Faemike55
Fantastic capture and wonderful information. I doubt highly that I will get an eBook of any kind - it would be my luck that the battery would die just as I was finding out who did the dastardly crime.....
jmb007
belle maison!!
mgtcs
An awesome capture Sandra, fantastic environment, fabulous photo!
lyron
Fantastic capture. Great image!!
Sea_Dog
Wonderful image, Sandra. What a great place.
drifterlee
Gorgeous room!
Marinette
Beh! in un posto simile,ci passerei diverso tempo.Stupenda l'illuminazione ,Sandra.:)gea
jeroni
esplendid composition and colors my friend
Minda
beautiful room and nice capture sandra...
Richardphotos
I read so much here at the galleries, I have no strength to read elsewhere.when I was in high school, I worked in the library and I took a book home every night to read from front to back.of course we could only watch tv for maybe 2 hours if we were lucky, so I had lots of time this must be a beautiful store
rbowen
Excellent!!
mariogiannecchini
La posizione della donna e' ideale per una comoda e rilassante lettura . Molto bella la parte illuminata della scena !Per la tua riflessione , non essndo mai stato un gran lettore se non per manuali tecnici , preferirei la comodità di leggere dallo schermo ( i miei occhi non sono piu' quelli di una volta e hanno bisogno d'aiuto per leggere ).
MaraP
Superb, looks like she's really injoys the book! I have to say I am also a big fan of books, I like how they smell, I like to feel them in my hands, to feel the pages (lol :) I think for some this may sounds weird). Amazing image, thx for sharing! And maybe you'll share some more photos of the rest of the interior :) Ady
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful image, excellent shot Sandra!
renecyberdoc
sorry im late sandra as te had this crash i am busy,but i even read for half an hour in a novel just moment ago i still fancy reading also to gett off the pc-hook where i spend 10 hpours a day.and i agree its fascinating the e-lecture ,but nothing better than to lay in bed a tablet of chocolate (+-2000 grs )next to me and sucking on that chocolate while reading gives me the highest of feelings really.
dochtersions
A very beautiful Image. Love the glass door and windows, and I love books!
tennesseecowgirl
I love to read. And I doubt I would ever own the Ipad I prefer the old fashioned way of doing things.. a paper back never runs out of batteries. Great post..
jocko500
I like this set up here
alessimarco
A truly marvelous capture! I will never surrender my paper books!!!
anmes
This is a beautiful shot..so many interesting details..what exactly are the silk? pashminas? hanging in alcoves. I can't imagine life without paper books too. Please capture more of this building for us..am sure it has lote more to offer
jarmila
che posto spettacolare, bella cattura e le tonalita'