York Minster Chapter House Ceiling

328 - The chapter house is a part of York Minster that I rarely visit. I really should call in more often, because it does have some nice stained glass and a spectacular ceiling.

The octagonal Chapter House was built between 1260 and 1280. It is 63 feet across and about the same height to the top of the dome which is a remarkable construction, since it is without a central pillar supporting the domed roof.

In the Chapter House the Dean and Chapter would meet to discuss the affairs and administration of the Minster - it would be hard to think of a more attractive setting to hold meetings!

[Judith Johnson]

It's like looking through a kaleidoscope! Wonderful.

[Bob]

Nice shot Ian. Thanks for the history for it.

[Lee]

The skill of the craftsmen who built and maintain these buildings is amazing. Their work is there to photograph and you do them proud Ian.

[Colin]

Wonderful colour and symmetry. It certainly is a wonderful place.

[Therese]

Lovely symmetry!!!

[Cindy]

very interesting shape and architecture.

[Vesna]

Gorgeous!

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Super shot, amazing architecture and work!

[Pyrrhula]

Great architecture and great history, beautiful capture to show and tell

[Sterling Rush]

Beautiful! We loved York when we visited!

[Cathie]

Very beautiful.

[Malc Bird]

Ian - A great shot of a fabulous ceiling - love it!

[Steviepix]

Excellent capture. I like the symmetry here. You have pulled off a difficult shot very well.

[Hazel A]

Agree with Judith - it is like looking through a kaleidoscope

[Tony]

Wonderfully captured Ian, love the symmetry of that ceiling.

[bkb in the city]

Absolutely beautiful

[David Shimmings]

It is indeed a beautiful ceiling and you have captured it well.
I wonder which of our creations will be around in 700 years time!

[Amy]

Beautiful! Seems criminal I've never photographed in York!

[Tessa]

Nice capture of this ceiling. It brings back memories of a visit to UK and I found myself lying on the floor to get shots like this.

[Frank Hymus]

Great shot. I love to shoot churches and cathedrals. too.

[Anastasia Bokareva]

Like that you focused more on composition then small details. Beautiful

[Janet]

It is an amazing structure. Have you read Pillars of the Earth? About the people building the cathedrals of old. Made me appreciate it all the more.

[Nicole]

beautiful architecture!!

[Ian Fisher]

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Thank you all for your positive and encouraging comments - they are all much appreciated!

[Ian Fisher]

@janturnbull

No, I haven't read Pillars of the Earth, or indeed any other works by Ken Follett, but I have witnessed some of the impressive work done by today's craftsmen maintaining the Minster, and I can't help but be impressed by the work of the stonemasons, glaziers and many others!

[Tanja Carda]

Beautiful perspective, detail in the stained glass windows are wonderful =)

[Kd Wallis]

So so pretty! What details!

[Ian Fisher]

@tanja_1211

Thank you Tanja, glad you like it.

[Ian Fisher]

@kdimagery

Thank you Kd, glad you like it.

[Heather Stanley]

This is my fave of the ceiling shots. Disorientating and beautiful.

[Ian Fisher]

@heathermaystanley

Thank you Heather - I took quite a few shots of the ceilings in different parts of the Minster, and they are all quite stunning, but I think I agree that this is the nicest.