Saturday Snapshot: Rest Stop

Published by Darren on June 11, 2011 | 20 Responses

Come rest awhile

When I was down in London the other week, when I came across an installation along the southbank, where they had installed a temporary beech and all the paraphernalia, you’d expect to find at a traditional British seaside: beach-huts, deck-chairs and the like.

I took this one right outside Foyles bookshop. A perfect spot to stop and peruse your purchases! (Apart from the fact I’d been good in this particular Foyles and not bought anything, and was heading to go grab lunch)

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Article written by Darren

Bart, is a fully signed up member of Book Addicts Anonymous ;) Despite, constantly fighting a losing battle against his T.B.R pile, he is never happier than when he manages to sneak a new book in to the house!

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20 Responses

Laurel-Rain Snow June 11, 2011 at 10:12 am | Permalink | Reply

Wow, I can think of a number of shops that I wished would have something like this! Thanks for sharing.

Here’s MY SATURDAY SNAPSHOT
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:46 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  So could I. But I think a book shop by a river is nearly as good a spot as you could hope for!
trish June 11, 2011 at 10:50 am | Permalink | Reply

Ha! A seaside retreat right there in the middle of the city. What fun.

Here’s mine: http://desktopretreat.blogspot.com/2011/06/saturday-snapshot_11.html
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Yeah, it certainly brought a grin to my face.
Beth F June 11, 2011 at 12:15 pm | Permalink | Reply

Love the perspective of this shot. How fun to come across an outdoor installation.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 2:26 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  It was a gorgeous day as well, so it was a perfect thing to come across.
kaye June 11, 2011 at 12:29 pm | Permalink | Reply

Lovely shot! I too love the perspective.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 12:46 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Thanks. I was actually using the back as a spot to steady myself for a different shot altogether, and happened to look down and thought it’d make a cracking shot. I’m pleased with how it came out.
Louise June 11, 2011 at 1:32 pm | Permalink | Reply

It almost looks like a big slippery dip of a chair. Inviting us to slide and sit at the same time.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:47 pm | Permalink | Reply
Diane@BibliophileBytheSea June 11, 2011 at 2:21 pm | Permalink | Reply

What a great shot.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:47 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Thank you!
Leslie June 11, 2011 at 4:09 pm | Permalink | Reply

Ahhh, my kind of chair. Now all it needs is a book and an ice tea.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:48 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Sounds perfect. I’m just glad I didn’t have to put it up!
Alyce June 11, 2011 at 5:07 pm | Permalink | Reply

I love the idea of a fake beach! I’m impressed that you didn’t buy anything at the bookstore – I think that takes an iron will.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:09 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  Well, that and I’d spent a load in a different branch of Foyles (and Forbidden Planet) the day before!
Helen Murdoch June 11, 2011 at 5:50 pm | Permalink | Reply

Wonderful photo! I love the colors and the clean lines. And, it looks like London is sunny (my brother lives there) while southern California is drippy wet.
1. Darren June 11, 2011 at 5:57 pm | Permalink | Reply
  
  It was a really nice day!
Sherrie June 11, 2011 at 6:56 pm | Permalink | Reply

Hi!
Looks like a really comfy spot to read a book. Too bad you didn’t buy any that day. Have a great day!

Sherrie
Just Books
Bookfool, aka Nancy June 11, 2011 at 11:30 pm | Permalink | Reply

Wow, the colors are just gorgeous! I can’t believe you didn’t buy anything in Foyle’s. You are so good. They are book heaven. I think I bought something every time I went into Foyle’s, last year, but I was on vacation so . . . (excuses, excuses).