New York: Washington Square Park (above); Madison Square Park (below)
Inspiration: So there's a reason why one should never say never. Remember how I said I would NEVER read books on a device? That I would NEVER ever buy a Nook or a Kindle to replace my beloved books? Well, I have to confess something. . . I didn't buy a Nook or a Kindle. But I did buy an i-pad last month. And I love it! But it doesn't stop there! Alas, I went app crazy and downloaded among several apps one that allows me to read books on my i-pad. And of course, I downloaded a few books. And thereafter read one (and a half). Thank goodness the library is not as extensive as my local bookstore and I that I still have a yen for actual books because that i-pad and this app are utterly convenient and so addictive! Notwithstanding this breach of a personal promise to myself, I remain always . . . a bookworm.
I love both of these images, particularly the second one. She is totally absorbed in her book and her surroundings are beautifully captured by you.
Posted by: Alice Olive | May 13, 2011 at 09:04 AM
Agreed :-)
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Posted by: Relatable Style | May 13, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Hmmm, didn't do it yet. How's the iPad? What do you use it for except reading books ? I love those recent posts and they make me miss NY all of a sudden.
Posted by: Carole | May 13, 2011 at 12:08 PM
beautiful images. never say never. we live in modern times where we have to adapt to whatever is most convenient from i-pads to air travel.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | May 13, 2011 at 06:39 PM
Such beautiful photos. I think I have that Italo Calvino book she's reading ... anyway, I succumbed and got iPad2-ed last month too. Still have wall to wall books and continue to love the smell of second-hand bookstores. Really missing Central Park thru your photos! I might spot you in the Park in July when I'm back in town!
Posted by: The Foolish Aesthete | May 13, 2011 at 06:44 PM
Love those pictures and the shoes of these Ladies. And yes, I know what you mean with bookworm real vs. digital books. I don't own an iPad yet, but old trekkie that I am, it's only a matter of time (and money).
However I prefer real bookstores, it's easier to browse there, and then you can decide yourself on which page you have a look. And I totally like antique bookstores and libraries, somehow the smell and the feel of them are really comforting to me. Yes, I definitely AM A BOOKWORM.
Enjoy your weekend.
Posted by: San | May 14, 2011 at 03:07 AM
I love you photos, they´re beaut.
Posted by: Caroline | May 14, 2011 at 06:13 AM
I love both of these shots, especially the second one.
I too am a bookworm and proud of it!
Posted by: Rachel Celeste | May 14, 2011 at 02:31 PM
I love the ipad ... and Washington Square Park.
couldn't buy any while staying in NYC end of april, poor me. Are they in stock now ?
Posted by: argone | May 16, 2011 at 04:36 AM
Never say never! I said the same thing before the Ipad comes.. at this present I am glued to my Ipad (book section).
Stunning photos.. These girls seems to peaceful
Lee x
Posted by: Lee Oliveira | May 16, 2011 at 04:37 AM
Argone: I ordered mine the first week it came out (went to buy that first night and the lines were out of this world). It took 6 weeks to arrive! But so worth it. It's possibly the greatest invention of this century so far (I exaggerate but it's got to be in the top 10!)
Lee: I know. I cannot say never ever again!
Posted by: The Photodiarist | May 16, 2011 at 08:24 AM
i love it
Posted by: francesca | June 5, 2011 at 09:53 AM
Nice photo! :)
Posted by: ayaka | June 25, 2011 at 08:10 AM