Chapel ceiling

This is the most beautiful parish church chapel ceiling I have seen (and I have seen a lot). I love the symmetry and drama of it. I thought I was standing directly under the central beam but obviously I wasn't. Still I can always retake it another day. I may have to lie on the floor and hope no one sees me. It is in St. Mary's Parish Church in Old Amersham, Bucks.

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