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©Dorothy Chiotti … All Rights Reserved 2017
Tag Archives: Cathedral
Lantern Tower, York Minster
Weekly Photo Challenge: Ornate
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When I think of ornate my mind immediately drifts to the big, old churches of Europe. Every time I visit one of these ancient sacred spaces I stand in awe at what the master craftsmen of old accomplished under such punishing circumstances.
How DID they do it?!!
As Northern Europe’s largest consecrated Medieval Gothic space, York Minster is also one of the world’s largest Medieval Gothic Cathedrals. It took 250 years complete.
The Lantern Tower, at its centre, was built 1407-1423.
It’s height is 235 feet (71m).
At 16,000 metric tons, it weighs about the same as 40 jumbo jets.*
For an interesting look at other British historic events that occurred during the construction of the Lantern Tower, check out TimeLine.
Thanks for visiting …
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti … All Rights Reserved 2015
*About Travel … Fantastic Facts about York Minster
Century Barn
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Since taking on the stewardship of a horse farm two months ago, it’s been fun to explore it’s many beautiful spaces, both man-made and natural.
One of my favourite spots is the century bank barn. It’s a cathedral built to farm life. A shelter for the animals (in our case, horses). A storage for feed and machinery. A place to step into another time as its century beams and boards and vaulted roof draw us in to musing and meditation.
All my life I have dreamt of having a century barn.
I’m still pinching myself.
Thanks for visiting …
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti … All Rights Reserved 2015
Orange … Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Weekly Photo Challenge: Orange
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The stained glass of Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is stunning. Its rich colours warm and embracing. Little wonder my thoughts turned to this beautiful church for a spot of orange.
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The area around the organ is surrounded by plexiglass. I suspect this acts as a baffle, but it also has its place as a mirror for all that gorgeous orange stained glass.
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Everywhere you are, there it is.
Perhaps orange is the new black. 😉
Thanks for visiting …
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti … Aimwell CreativeWorks 2015
Ancient Symmetry
Weekly Photo Challenge: Symmetry
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The ancient symmetry of beautiful York Minster
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I’m always in awe when surveying the construction and workmanship of these ancient sacred spaces.
Their symmetry is perfect. Just how did those architects, stonemasons and engineers do this way back when?
It’s kind of humbling to think that this incredible edifice, which has already been here hundreds of years, will be here long after I’m gone.
Thanks for visiting …
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti … Aimwell CreativeWorks 2015
Favourite Images … 2014
The year 2014 was a year of ups and downs and highs and lows, but all in all I’d say it was a good year for me.
I have a lot for which to be grateful and I’m mindful of this every day.
Herewith a review of some of my favourite images posted to this blog last year.
A reminder to me of the beauty there is to be enjoyed in our amazing world.
Enjoy and Happy New Year!!
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Salisbury Cathedral
Taken from Old Sarum, Wiltshire
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Swans
The Thames at Windsor, Berkshire
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Snowed In
Mount Albert, Ontario
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Snow Day
King Township, Ontario
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Sunset
Isle of Wight
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Abbey ~ the most beautiful girlie in the world … to me.
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On Snow Hill
Windsor Great Park
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Burning sky
Firenze
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Morning Mist
Near Iano, Tuscany
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Exiting the Pitti Palace
Firenze
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Sunset
Near Iano, Tuscany
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Classic Venizia
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The softest nose
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The Riding Master
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Walking the dog
Venizia
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The Maestro
Firenze
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Shakespeare
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Dawn
Near Iano, Tuscany
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The rainbow
Niagara Falls, Ontario
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Spirit Dancer born August 2014
Symbolic of a new lease on life as we enter the new year.
Wishing you much peace, joy, abundance and happiness in 2015.
Thanks for visiting,
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti … Aimwell CreativeWorks 2015
The Art of Zigzag
Weekly Photo Challenge: Zigzag
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For this week’s challenge three completely different travel destinations come to mind.
Each an artistic representation of the beauty of the Zigzag.
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Vienna, Austria … where the impressive multi-colour zigzag of the tile roof at St. Stephen’s Cathedral dominates the Stephansplatz …
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Monterosso al Mare, Italy … where colourful shade umbrellas zigzag across the popular Italian riviera beach …
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Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia … where the ceramic tile roof zigzags with the glow of the mid-day sun.
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Thanks for visiting …
Dorothy
©Dorothy Chiotti … Aimwell CreativeWorks 2014
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Shout Outs
Illumination … Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
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This is my entry for Leanne Cole’s Monochrome Madness Week 13.
One of my favourite activities when travelling in Europe is to visit the great cathedrals and other beautiful places of worship ~ the Sagrada Famlia nestled in the heart of Barcelona among them.
Originally designed by famed Catalonian architect, Antoni Gaudi, and with construction beginning in 1882, this amazing edifice is slated for completion around 2026.
Though the interior is not yet finished, for a fee tourists are able to go inside and see the miracle unfold. The Sagrada Familia is an expiatory project which is to say the building of it is completely funded by private donations and the millions of visitors who flock to see it every year.
I featured several images from my visit some time ago in a weekly photo challenge. This is one of my favourites.
The Sagrada Familia is well worth some of your time if you’re ever in beautiful Barcelona.
Thanks for visiting,
Dorothy
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©Dorothy Chiotti, All Rights Reserved 2014
Stained Glass Reflected … Sagrada Familia, Barcelona
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
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This is my second contribution this week.
I simply could not resist including this colourful image of stained glass reflected in plexi-glass inside the Sagrada Familia.
Love it!
Thank you for visiting,
Dorothy 🙂
©Dorothy Chiotti, Aimwell CreativeWorks 2014
Inside Salisbury Cathedral
Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside
This image offers a good idea of the scale of this magnificent structure …
A beautiful modern-day addition to the cathedral …
There are 8760 marble pillars in the cathedral … one for each hour of the year …
Lancet windows … the cathedral is reaching the end of a 30 year restoration project (completion 2018). The windows are being cleaned and reglazed as necessary. Some of the stained glass is of medieval origin …
More lancet windows, this time reflected in the pool …
The colour standards of ancient families associated with the cathedral …
A token outdoor image to show the impressive spire … the tallest in England at 404ft/123m …
I have a passion for ancient structures. To me there’s something magical about a place that has stood the test of time.
Salisbury Cathedral happens to be one of those places.
We had the good fortune to visit the cathedral for an afternoon last fall. It was a particular thrill for me as I’d just finished reading Sarum ~ the epic historical novel by Edward Rutherfurd documenting the history of the area, including the construction of this impressive religious structure.
If you’re interested in learning more about Salisbury Cathedral, which was consecrated at this site in 1220 and boasts the highest spire in England (at 404 ft/123m) visit the History page of the cathedral’s official website.
Thanks for stopping by …
Dorothy 🙂
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©Dorothy Chiotti, Aimwell CreativeWorks 2014
Shout Outs
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