York Minster, a photo from North Yorkshire, England

Photographer's Note

Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York

Even during a short one day's visit to York, a visit to the Cathedral of York cannot be missed.
The Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of Saint Peter in York, as the full name is, is the second largest Gothic church in Northern Europe.

The cathedral is commonly known as "York Minster". The title "minster" is attributed to churches established in the Anglo-Saxon period as missionary teaching churches, and serves now as an honorific title.

Construction started in 1220 in the so-called Perpendicular period, also known as the Rectilinear period, of the early English Gothic.
This period is characterized by an emphasis on vertical lines.

The frequent use of pointed arches and tall stained glass windows as well as the presence of canopies and rose windows enhanced verticality. Due to the great height of the churches and cathedrals, the walls on the outside of the building had to be reinforced with buttresses to be able to absorb the splashing forces caused by the heavy brick vaults. The barrel vault and cross vault of Romanesque architecture were replaced by the cross vault where the ribs became the supporting elements.

The three photos of this post show various aspects of the Gothicism of the Gothic in the York Minster.

■ Picture 1: ◄ Diagonal ►

■ Picture 2: ◄ Bottom Up ►

■ Picture 3: ◄ From the side ►

The best way to view the pictures is to use the links above.

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pajaran (102782) 2020-01-22 3:01

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepa fasada i detalji, lepa stara arhitektura.
Dobar rad sa fotografijama u radionici, lepo pokazano.
Lepa Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter.
Zelim vam lep dan, sve najbolje.
Paja.

Greeting.
Nice view, interesting text ...
Nice facade and details, nice old architecture.
Good work with photos in the workshop, nicely demonstrated.
Beautiful Cathedral and Metropolitan Church of Saint Peter.
Have a nice day, all the best.

Royaldevon (75584) 2020-01-22 3:20

Hello Rob,

York Minster is a magnificent building and you were right not to miss it.
Your photographs certainly reveal its ornate Gothic details, splendidly.
My favourite is the view looking upwards, in your w/s; we really feel to be there, looking up in awe!
It's a problem to record a building as big as this but I think you chose specifics which really do it justice.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

Fis2 (155762) 2020-01-22 3:58

Witaj Rob!
Beautiful gothic, I lowe it.
Interesting POV and composition.
Good colors and sharpness.
Well done, WS too.
Nice day.
Krzysztof

holmertz (92938) 2020-01-22 3:58

Hello Rob,
As Bev already pointed out it is probably impossible to capture the entire cathedral in one photo, at least if you want to show any details. You could probably have tossed a coin to decide which photo to use as the main upload. Whet these three photos have in common is that the super large versions show us the incredibly fine details in a most impressive sharpness. It is truly a masterpiece of architecture.
Best regards,
Gert

dta (98560) 2020-01-22 4:10

Hello Rob,
Impressive perspective for this amazing gothic masterpiece .
Regards

pierrefonds (103663) 2020-01-22 4:46

Hi Rob,

The tight frame is putting the cathedral in evidence. The point of view is showing the details of the architectuire of the cathedral and metropolitical church of St.Peter. The light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Silvio1953 (205890) 2020-01-22 4:50

Ciao Rob, great POV on impressive church, fine details, excellent clarity, splendid light and wonderful colors very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (203133) 2020-01-22 5:07

Goedemiddag Rob,

Ik hou zoveel van deze architecture.
Waar zijn onze beeldhouwers nu!
Alleen al aan de buitenkant zijn dit monumenten van hoge klasse.
Goede foto foto Rob. Bedankt.

Groeten uit Vlaanderen,
John.

Sergiom (117241) 2020-01-22 6:55

Bonjour Rob

Une très jolie contre plongée qui donne toute une ampleur à cette facade de cathédrale qui pointe ses deux clochers vers un ciel de toute beauté.

Amicalement

Serge

ikeharel (105977) 2020-01-22 7:43

Hello Rob,
I know the place, and reckon it is difficult to get a one whole photo of this cathedral. Humbly said this, must admit it has an imposing sight from every angle, big edifice and tall towers.
Visited once on 08/1993.
My best regards,
Ike

bertolucci (14052) 2020-01-22 7:56

Hoi Rob ! Eerst: zeer bedankt voor je warme welkom! Ik ben van plan voorlopig te blijven, zij het met een wat lagere frequentie van posten. En die Amsterdamse excursie met jou en Lars staat me nog aangenaam bij. Je hebt het gothisch verticalisme hier sterk vastgelegd - vol met fraaie details. De vallende lijnen dragen bij tot een prima hoogtebeleving en de belichting is zeer evenwichtig. Fijn werk dus ! Groeten uit Rotterdam ! Bert.

rychem (72179) 2020-01-22 8:15

Great Gothic architecture, fantastic chuch building, very well presented by you in three photos
regards Ryszard

lousat (130061) 2020-01-22 10:46

Hi Rob,great idea this perspective,a cathedral seen many times on TE,so this different point of view is a winner,perfect to show this jewel in an original way. I like the close up watching to the top in the WS,while the other,classic,is always useful. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

ktanska (40157) 2020-01-22 11:23

Hi Rob,
It is one of the most remarkable churches I have seen. This close and wide view gives good attention to smaller details. And certainly special perspective against the blue sky.
Kari

COSTANTINO (104259) 2020-01-22 11:45

Hello dear Rob and have a nice time
and a happy new day
original version
excellent chosen point of view
showing impressive architectural
details
a wonderful postcard from the Cathedral
and metropolitical church of saint Peter
in yORK
WELLDONE
REGARDS
costantino

Tue (82360) 2020-01-22 13:10

Hallo Rob,
Een van de belangrijkste kerken van Engeland met een klassiek Brits ontwerp. Er was hier een mooie blauwe lucht achter de warme tinten van de torens. Deze kathedraal mag zeker niet gemist worden.
Lars

macjake (96157) 2020-01-22 17:30

Hi Rob
I really enjoy WS #1 as well.
hard to even think about construction beginning in 1220, and this building is still standing...yes i'm sure its been renovated several times and such...but still, its still here, incredible. you know I like these UP shots, even if many people do not. great view, lots of details to see up close, it stands out so well on your gallery page. Nice post for sure.
cheers
Craig

ifege (32433) 2020-01-22 22:27

Hi Rob
I like this one of the three best with its sharp upwards view. Great detail in the large version.
Cheers
Ian

jemaflor (135520) 2020-01-22 23:26

Hi Rob,
Great architecture and an interesting angle to take the facade, nice photo result, perfect sharpness and exposure management, tfs.

emka (152388) 2020-01-23 0:17

Hello Rob, It is an impressive cathedral but it is difficult to find a good POV because there are buildings nearby. Here, in this set, I like the side view most. Great compositions.
I hope to see also the interior. It is magnificent.

Kind regards MAlgo

jimmyjimmy (5406) 2020-01-23 7:40

Hello Rob

Like the image of the church by looking up. Shows the emensity of this place in great detail. Nice bright and vivid colors. nice

jimmy

mkamionka (61366) 2020-01-23 13:03

Hi Rob,
Your photo certainly encourages me to visit York again.
Personally I think the town is a bit overrated.
I love the cathedral. It is spectacular no doubt but very expensive to visit as opposed to Durham cathedral which has free entry. But I don't think there is much more to see there except for the Minster.
Having said that I would love to go and see the minster again.
The church is so huge it is hard to give away its beauty.
I think I have few attempts in my gallery HERE. But I feel not entirely satisfied with my photos.
You took a creative approach here, looking up but with a twisted angle.
Excellent work,
M

PiotrF (52330) 2020-01-23 16:57

Hello Rob
An interesting capture of facade of Cathedral and Metropolitical Church. I like nice details . Good picture with beautiful colours and good sharpness.
Fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

maloutim (13617) 2020-01-25 0:32

Enjoyable little trip away from modern art, with this Gothic masterpiece ! Great low-angle shot that leads the eye towards Heaven as appropriate :-)
I particularly like WS2 as well, with the imposing towers seen from the side gate.
TFS and have a great weekend.
Marie-Louise.

Nicou (193806) 2020-01-25 21:19

Hello

Quel effet de cadrage superbe quelle architecture et rendu sur cette façade brillante et ces vitraux de l'extérieur routes ces décorations quei ressortent très belle image
Bravo et amitié
Nciou

gervaso (28177) 2020-01-27 6:13

Hello, Rob!

Great perspective that makes the architecture look very imposing! The details are wonderful and were captured with very good colors and sharpness! Beautiful and original view of the cathedral! Well done!

lucasgalodoido (26956) 2020-01-27 17:07

Olá Rob,
muito bonita a arquitetura e detalhes dessa Catedral, as cores e forte contraste ficaram excelentes. De todas as imagens essa foi a mais original mesmo. Belo trabalho.
Parabéns e Abraço,
Lucas

jean113 (22131) 2020-01-28 3:48

Hello Rob, an alternative view of York Minster which shows the fine details of the architecture. Excellent sharp quality. The blue sky is a pleasing background.
I like the two w/s shots, but for me this one is the best.
Kind regards, Jean.

tyro (30513) 2020-04-14 11:40

Hello Rob,

Thank you for letting me know you had taken some pictures of this lovely cathedral - your photographs have certainly done it justice! You certainly have a knack for seeking out the best viewpoints for some very dramatic images and all three are with good light and colours, perfect exposure and exquisite detail and sharpness.

Beautiful!

Take care.

Kind Regards,

John.

P.S. I find it interesting that, although we can no longer add HTML to our notes and critiques, the links in your note here appear to work perfectly. That seems a little strange to me but perhaps that is to be expected?