The Mesmerizing Kaleidoscopic Patterns Found on Cathedral Ceilings

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Michael Zhang

Vaults is a photo project by photographer David Stephenson that documents the beautiful kaleidoscopic patterns found on the ceilings of ancient houses of worship.

The photographs have also been published in a book titled Heavenly Vaults.

Image creditsPhotographs by David Stephenson and used with permission

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