York Minster

[BarryHamilton]

Magnificent cathedral in the ancient walled city of York.
York Minster was erected over a 250 year period between 1220 and 1472.
On the day Martin, Carlo and I visited, there was a light mist falling from a lowering sky.
We were walking along the wall, a medieval defensive structure from Anglo-Saxon days, when I caught this view along the ramparts.

 

[AlanLichty]

I like how the B&W film effect matches the old ramparts - but then my eyes wander up to the street with modern cars. It almost could have been horses and carriages with the film effect.

 

[BarryHamilton]

I like how the B&W film effect matches the old ramparts - but then my eyes wander up to the street with modern cars. It almost could have been horses and carriages with the film effect.

Thanks, Alan. Yeah, I wish I could go back in time to catch such a scene. That'd be very cool!

 

[BarryHamilton]

Here's a detail shot of the structure from the back side of the cathedral. Amazing workmanship!

 

[JimFox]

Hey Barry,

Very nicely done. The B&W fits it well, but I also like the composition and your use of OOF areas.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Really like that second image.

 

[Mike Mancil]

I like the finish treatment and the wall that leads our eyes into the scene.