York City Centre from Clifford’s Tower by if1

York City Centre from Clifford’s Tower

333 - From the walkway around the walls of Clifford’s Tower (see yesterday’s shot), there is a fascinating panorama, with numerous fascinating views.

I chose this view looking towards York Minster because it is a good vantage point to see clearly the massive size of that building. It also has two other churches visible. The spire belongs to St Mary’s Church, now used as a contemporary art space. The lantern tower belongs to All Saints Church, Pavement which is still an active Christian community.

Other rooftops cover a long period of history and a wide variety of styles. In many ways it is this variety of ages and styles of building that give York much of it’s character
What a lovely place. Great shot.
February 1st, 2013  
I love rooftop shots. Some beautiful shapes in this one
February 1st, 2013  
Gorgeous shot! Makes me quite homesick!
February 1st, 2013  
Great cityscape with the dusting of snow!
February 1st, 2013  
Excellent perspective and I like the form with the sturctures reaching skyward. Well seen and captured.
February 1st, 2013  
Nice roof top view, Ian. Such a great place.
February 1st, 2013  
Love the composition, such grand buildings.
February 1st, 2013  
Lovely roofscape, great architecture. Is it York where M&S have a window view of the Minster?
February 1st, 2013  
Gorgeous shot!!! Awesome view!!!
February 1st, 2013  
Beautiful shot, nice capture!!
February 1st, 2013  
You paint a delightfully attractive picture of York. I can see it is very interesting architecturally.
February 1st, 2013  
York is very interesting city!
February 1st, 2013  
Such a lot in this picture - it all looks so interesting - makes me want to go back there.
February 1st, 2013  
Great view over the city with those wonderful buildings. Love the pov.
February 1st, 2013  
What a beautiful capture Ian, if ever I get to visit your city, I'd love for you to be my guide. Fav
February 1st, 2013  
Such a fabulous composition! I love York and you've really done it justice with this shot!
February 1st, 2013  
Great, interesting rooftop shapes!
February 2nd, 2013  
Love the rooftop shot! Such an interesting view with so many different shapes and structures.
February 2nd, 2013  
Great view. Good shot
February 2nd, 2013  
beautiful view with everything covered in snow!
February 2nd, 2013  
wonderful composition
February 2nd, 2013  
Beautiful scene! Cool shapes and textures.
February 2nd, 2013  
Bob
Nice shot of the city roofs and the Minster. It is large!
February 2nd, 2013  
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Thank you all for your kind words - I'm a bit spoiled though with a model as beautiful as York to photograph!

Malc - yes, M&S does have a great view of the Minster too - JulieCo had a shot from there in her project - http://365project.org/julieco/365/2012-11-09

Tony - when you get here, let me know, I promise you the full tour!
February 3rd, 2013  
@if1 Nice dream, it is a long way from home.
February 3rd, 2013  
@tonydebont

It's important that we have our dreams!
February 4th, 2013  
Love the look of those buildings! What a view!
February 7th, 2013  
@kdimagery

Thank you Kd - it's a while since I was last here, so I took a whole series of shots over the city.
February 8th, 2013  
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