New York Public Library - Rose Reading Room

I am really blessed that I work at New York City where I am surrounded by beautiful and interesting shops, landmarks and people which I get my inspirations from.  I try to take a short walk during lunch time whenever I can and look for inspirations.

I decided to visit the New York Public Library on 42nd street since the Rose Reading was recently re-opened again.  Boy.. it was a pleasant surprise!  The ceiling paintings are so magnificent.  I don't think my pictures do it justice!  If anyone lives around the NYC area or visits New York, I would definitely recommend to pay a visit to the Rose Reading Room at the New York Public Library.

The ceiling of the Rose Reading Room.

I definitely would love to study here.

The ceiling of the hall way on the 2nd floor.

This gate is on the 1st floor right next to the gift shop.  I wish I can go through this door and see what's hiding inside.

The shadow of the gate.  



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