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Cette photo a été prise dans une bibliothèque. J'ai trouvé amusant le jeu de mot entre les deux significations de réflexion (on voit en arrière plan des magazines) ainsi que la symbolique de la lumière.
This photo was taken in a library. I found amusing the pun between the two meanings of reflection (we see in the background of magazines) as well as the symbolism of light.
The pinnacle of knowledge, this Tardis stores within it ever book ever written, and every book ever to be written. Spanning three levels, the shelves are chock-a-block with knowledge, with every subject from bakery to advanced sciences at the pilots finger tips. Dotted across the three levels are small step ladders and chairs, each with a different coloured cushion. Does the pilot make these themselves? Who knows.
This Tardis was a bit of a project, unsurprising really when you forget to colour the book's, and have to go around and colour all the bloody things, all while making sure the colours don't appear too often, or not often enough. I'd say this is definitely one of my favourites. Though, I'm not a fan of the top bit, should have made it a bit taller, and more elegant. Only downside of this Tardis is that the walkways going to the central core, with the the console and that on, plunge everything below them into complete darkness, which is a shame, 'cos some of the furniture on the bottom level is a bit hard to see. Might have to revisit it, maybe remove some stuff to let a bit more light in. This is the fourth render I did of the build, and this one had the best lighting.
So, that's another Tardis uploaded. Still got loads more, so keep 'em peeled for them. As always, lemme know what you think, and if you have any suggestions for any future Tardis themes :D
I have lived in Washington DC almost twenty years and have visited most of the museums, buildings and attractions at one time or another. To me, the most impressive is the Thomas Jefferson Building, the oldest and most recognizable Library of Congress building.
I have visited the LOC a few times but never attempted to get photos until my last visit. The scale is simply overwhelming. My lack of experience for indoor, architectural photography did not do justice to the grandeur of the place, but hopefully this short series will be of some interest. To me it's a must-see for any visit to DC.
This shot is from the "Main Reading Room." View LARGE for much more detail
In honor of National Library Week, which ends today, April 25th. The prism sculpture inside the entrance to the new main library in Tacoma.
Tacoma, WA, U.S.A.,
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The Mitchell Library is a large public library and centre of the City Council public library system of Glasgow, Scotland.
Photo of San Jose's old main library (MLK).
Photographer unknown.
I loved this building... but not everyone did. Architects were Norton Curtis & Assoc. The building was constructed in the late 1960s and opened in 1970. When I was in grad school (in the 90s!), I used to study here. People used to say that it was dark inside... but I don't remember that at all. I loved that you entered on a bridge hovering over sunken gardens. I loved that the architects really made an effort to integrate the design with the Civic Center across the street, which was built in the mid 1930s in a Spanish Colonial / Mission Revival style. Note the library's arched windows. Anyway, people either loved or hated this building, and the opinions were strong. It came down in the 2000s for an extension of the convention center... the main building of which I find hideous. Speaking of strong opinions... LOL.
Reputedly one of the largest libraries in Europe the new Library of Birmingham appears to have been positively received both critically and by the public. A year on from it's opening in 2013 its popularity has not waned and its form and detail is impressive to behold.
The exterior is almost entirely clad in a striking filigree of metalwork, a nod to the city's industrial heritage, whilst within are several layers of open spaces and reading rooms, along with roof terraces giving a fine view over the city.
For more see below:-
Did you know that Grendel's store has a library reading room downstairs? It has a wall of shelves with classic books on them that you can use to read complete stories from.
Rylands Library (I don’t want to call it just John Rylands because Enriqueta founded it), Manchester
Consolidating Vancouver Public Library's Central Branch, Federal Office Tower, and retail and service facilities, the Library Square occupies a city block in Downtown Vancouver. Centred on the block, the library is a nine-story rectangular box containing book stacks and services, surrounded by a free-standing, elliptical, colonnaded wall featuring reading and study areas that are accessed by bridges spanning skylit light wells. The library's internal glass facade overlooks an enclosed concourse formed by a second elliptical wall that defines the east side of the site. This glass-roofed concourse serves as an entry foyer to the library and the more lively pedestrian activities at ground level. Public spaces surrounding the library form a continuous piazza with parking located below grade. The building's exterior resembles the Flavian Amphitheater in Rome (better known by its later name of the Colosseum) although in fact the resemblance is to the present rather than original state of the building.
George Peabody Library, focused research library of The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD.
Angled shot of library. This space was absolutely a joy to shoot and I got it while it was relatively quiet in terms of foot traffic.
Our local library has monthly shows in the Seating Area and asked if I'd be willing since the person who was originally schedule couldn't follow through so an opportunity to stress out and put it together.
to follow through
The fog's gone & the glorious winter sunlight returns to illuminate our magnificent brutalist architecture
Abel & Company, photographer
New York City book campaign / Abel & Company, Inc., commercial photographers, 903 E Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.
1919.
1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; sheet 21 x 16 cm.
Summary:
Photograph shows a woman standing on a pile of books speaking into a megaphone for an American Library Association War Service promotion to collect books for soldiers fighting in Europe.
Notes:
• Title from item.
• Stamped on verso: Please credit American Library Association.
• Exhibited as a digital copy in: "Not an Ostrich: And Other Images from America's Library" at the Annenberg Space for Photography, 2018; Military section.
Subjects:
• American Library Association.--War Service.
• World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects--New York (State)--New York.
• Book drives--New York (State)--New York--1910-1920.
• Women--New York (State)--New York--1910-1920.
• Books--1910-1920.
Format:
Photographic prints--1910-1920.
Rights Info: No known restrictions on publication.
Repository: Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. 20540 USA, hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Higher resolution image is available (Persistent URL): http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.40926
Call Number: LOT 13440-2, no. 21
The 135 AD Library of Celsus left and the 40 AD Gate of Mazeus and Mithridates right stand at the focal point of the ancient city of Ephesus, Turkey.
The National Library of Australia, Canberra.
I took a crisp focus shot of the library and also an out-of-focus 'bokeh' shot. I 'sort of' liked each of them, but wanted them together. So this is my composite. I'd like to think that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. (Or, maybe I'm just trying too much new stuff at once...)