York Minster ceiling

[stunsworth]

Last one! York Minster ceiling taken today. Perhaps 'ceiling' under plays it a little ;-)

M8, Tri-Elmar


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[stuny]

Steve -

I thought this is what it looks like in Andy Barton's sitting room if one looked up. Fabulous soaring heights, details, tonal range and contrast.

[jmr]

Steve,

very impressive - the ceiling and the shot. I struggle with shots like this, but the composition of your photo' has given me the inspiration to try harder. Thanks.

[stunsworth]

Stuart, this is what Lord Barton sees when he's relaxing in the bath and looks upwards after a long day of peasant beating.

John, thanks. I was just looking for interesting combinations of lines.

[andybarton]

Very good!

We were in Durham Cathedral on Saturday, but they don't allow any photography inside at all without a permit. Which is a pity

[stunsworth]

Andy, no permit required at York, but they do charge a fiver to get in - so it probably amounts to the same thing.

[elansprint72]

Pay to pray?
Did you lie on the floor to get this? I's really good because you've got the symmetry spot on.

Pete.

[Rolo]

Lovely capture Steve. Well worth a fiver.

As JMR says, it's beyond many of us.

Two words - Tri-Elmar, has that appeared before here ? Or another, "I prefer not to mention" purchase ?

Rolo

[andybarton]

Durham don't charge per-se, but there is a "recommended" £4 donation.

[stunsworth]

No lying down on the job Pete, this was just pointing upwards and hoping (I was tempted to use the word 'praying' ;-) that everything would line up ok. If you look at the columns you'll see that it isn't exactly symetrical, to do that you really need a tripod - or a level of skill I don't have.

Rolo, based on what you've posted so far I don't think for a second that this is beyond you - in fact I'd expect something better and more imaginative :-). I've had the Tri-Elmar for some time but not used it with the M8 until yesterday. To be honest it's my least favourite lens. It's slow and it just doesn't feel as smooth as the prime lenses. It may well be sacrificed (oopps, anothe religious reference) to put towards a 24mm Elmarit.

The £5 by the way doesn't include the extra £2 you need to pay if you want to go into the crypt.

A bit like Chester, I've always struggled a bit to take snaps in York. It would have been nice if all the Shambles area hadn't taken the tourist dollar as shops aren't such interesting subjects. And the river is a bit like the Rhone in Arles in that it isn't that interesting due to the anti-flood barriers - no nice little houses as in Chester.

[Rolo]

Originally Posted by stunsworth

It may well be sacrificed (oopps, anothe religious reference) to put towards a 24mm Elmarit.

Too kind.

Steve, the guy I bought mine off has a mint condition one available for £1,050. Big saving.

Rolo

[azzo]

Beautiful light, framing and tones Steve. Very nicely captured.

Azzo

[stunsworth]

Rolo, that's a very good price. If I hadn't just bought the M8 I'd be interested, not got the grand to spare at the moment.

Ivan, thanks.

[robsteve]

Steve:

your shot reminds me of some shots I made in France. Back in the film days, I would take the M3, mount a 15mm on it, set it on the floor with the self timer and then back out of the picture. It made great shots of the fresco ceilings in some of the chateaus. I also would use a windowsill and the 15mm/self timer trick to get room pictures. Now the M8 has a self timer, so it will be possible to these types of shots again.

[stunsworth]

Thanks for the tip Robert, I'll do that next time. I wish I'd have thought of doing that yesterday.

[elansprint72]

Steve,
Do not try leaving your M8 on the floor in Liverpool Cathedral!

Pete.