12 April 2011

the library of congress.


one of my favorite moments during my recent weekend in d.c. was the morning i spent in the library of congress.  the building itself was so stunning, i barely made it to the books. from the paintings to the poetry, the great hall excited me the way being a part of a university always did. 

eventually i did make it to the books, though, and there i was, surrounded by the actual collections that inspired and informed the founders of our country. i was overwhelmed in the way that only you true lovers of books and words can understand. 


2 comments:

  1. Alexa, these are beautiful! The contrast of color on the ceiling against the grey marble is stunning! But where are all the books? LOL

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  2. Oh, I suppose I should have mentioned that photos of the books aren't allowed!

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