I always had a fascination for Oxford University.  A few years ago I discovered that they did external degrees that could be completed by distance education.  I applied and was accepted and in due time I completed the course, albeit not with a very impressive mark.

And so in early 2013 I flew to the UK for my Oxford Graduation. It was midwinter, late at night and freezing cold as I walked along Broad street, after dinner at the Mitre, a classic English inn.  I was staying in Rowley house, and walked past the Sheldonian.

The following day I graduated inside this building. 

The Sheldonian Theatre,  designed by Sir Christopher Wren, was built in 1664, and is the venue for all Oxford University graduation ceremonies. The building is named after Gilbert Sheldon, chancellor of the university at the time and the project's main financial backer.

The photograph was taken handheld on my Canon EOS M.