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The contradaioli


The contradaioli
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Copyright: Tsilla Nahari (tnahari) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 732 W: 110 N: 1685] (10007)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-08-17
Categories: Daily Life, Humorous, Event, Mood
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-02-23 6:29
Viewed: 217
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Siena Palio, horse race in Siena, Tuscany

we visited Siena a day after the race and that is what
we saw...

...Once a contrada wins, it becomes reborn. It is the baby. The contrada that hasn't won in the longest (currently that is the Torre, 41 years since their last victory) is called the nonna (grandmother). They have the cuffie (earmuffs) and the babies have the Palio. The contradaioli, young and old, hang pacifiers on their scarves and walk around with pacifiers in their mouths. They also fill baby bottles with wine and walk around drinking. After the victory, the tension goes away and frivolity begins. Lots of partying, lots of singing, lots of parades, lots of fun...

more: http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/tuscany/siena_palio.htm
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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2722 W: 412 N: 2979] (32759)
  • [2009-02-23 6:49]

Merhaba dear Tsilla....
Beautiful view,great POV.Nice colours and very good lighting.
TFS
Regards
selamlar

Hi Tsilla,

wonderful shot, I like the relaxed and festive atmosphere. Good composition and interesting POV. Great colours and sharpness. Well done!

Best regards,

Stasa

Hi Tsilla,
Beautiful daily life shot...
Nice colours and details.
Clarity is perfect.tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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