I can't imagine that there's much work done during the summer in and around the Bodleian Library, in spite of the sign requesting quiet. It's a very busy place - at any given moment there are usually 2 or 3 tours complete with guides as well as family groups and individuals wandering about the courtyard:
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This was another of those shots when I parked myself against the wall and just observed the scene playing out in front of me for a while, hoping to trigger the shutter at an opportune moment. Not sure if I succeeded or not in this case. The two doorways left and right do provide a bit of an anchor to the chaos in the middle, I guess.
The fellow on the right is in a good place. I assume you had your eye on him.
ReplyDeleteAny Buddhist temple with a bit of history has the same tourist-noise problem as the Bodleian. If I were a monk, I would certainly hate to be posted to one of the more popular temples. When I visit temples I go to the Shrine of the Three Saints because it's usually in far corner and most tourists don't make it past the main hall with the big golden Buddha statues. I like to sit inside and look at the saint with the tiger companion. Very relaxing.
Yes when I saw the guy on the right appear I thought That's it.
DeleteYour temple visit sounds perfect - away from the madding crowd.