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Chapter House at Canterbury Cathedral, Kent, England.
253 views at 23rd June 2010
This magnificent chamber is the largest chapter house in England. Here the monks would conduct their daily business and organize the running of the cathedral and priory. The height of the room is extraordinary. The central area of the chapter house is an open space, while stone seats ring the walls under arched stone niches. These niches are where the monks would sit in ascending age order. At the far end is a stone seat raised on a dais, where the prior would preside over meetings.
The ceiling here is incredible especially considering the House was built between 1304 and 1320!
PLEASE VIEW LARGER
Originally shots in RAW, each bracketed -2,0,+2 EV’s, tonemapped in Photomatix Pro to give a final HDR image, stitched in Autopano Pro and finished in CS4
Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM lens @ 22mm. ISO 400, f11.
Featured in ‘The Ashes’ Group 2nd February 2010
Featured in ‘Christian Churches, Statues and Crosses’ Group 7th February 2010
Featured in the ‘Photomatix HDR’ Group 12th February 2010
Featured in ‘A view Somewhere ….’ Group 17th February 2010
Featured in ‘HDR Photography’ 23rd June 2010
I was in awe of the workmanship on the ceiling and it can be viewed below.
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Comments
Stunning Bob. It really is best viewed larger. Perfect composition and exquisite light. What a magnificent place.
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Thank you so much Anna. Yes it is one of those places where you can feel the history and the atmosphere – don’t want to become a monk though – the Cloisters were freezing! xx
– Bob Culshaw
Wow…Wow…WoWW!!…I could lie on that floor and look at that beiutiful ceiling and stained glass for hours. Fab. image, Bob.
Hi Sonia, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Yes quite a place! Just look at that ceiling in the right panel – now you could lie and look! The detail is amazing!
– Bob Culshaw
When you think Bob, that old Captain Cook didnt even discover Oz till 1770, and this cathedral was already 450 years old at that time, remind me never to post any photos of our ‘old’ cathedrals as you’d probably laugh your head off. Amazing work though and a real treasure Bob.
Hey Graham, thanks for your thoughtful comment. Seriously, I was amazed on my visits to Australia on what you have achieved in 240 years! You have a fabulous country with many other treasures than ‘old’ Cathedrals! Everything feels new and vibrant. Best regards. Bob
– Bob Culshaw
What an amazing place Bob. You’ve done a great job in processing this HDR.
Thank you so much Lorraine, I truly appreciate your comment.
– Bob Culshaw
Gorgeous shot Bob!
Thank you so much Torfinn and for favouriting too!
– Bob Culshaw
Stunning work Bob – I can almost hear the monks chanting :o)
Thank you so much Kira, I know what you mean but I didn’t join in!
– Bob Culshaw
Wonderful shot Bob, what a magnificent building. You really captured this so well.
Thank you so much Gary, I appreciate your comment.
– Bob Culshaw
great shot Bob
Thank you so much Steve.
– Bob Culshaw
That is some window Bob and the ceiling is incredible! Well done.
Thanks Geoff. have you not seen this? It is magnificent!
– Bob Culshaw
Beautiful capture Bob, an amazing place, thanks for sharing …
Thank you so much Tom for your lovely comment.
– Bob Culshaw