Palio Horse Ceremony in Rainy Siena Square in at a public square during a festival in Siena

Palio Horse Ceremony in Rainy Siena Square

by Cassandra Carter

Rain slicks the cobblestones of Piazza del Campo, turning the ancient stone into a mirror for the late morning sky. A ceremonial horse stands poised in the center, its dark coat glistening under the heavy drizzle. Handlers in traditional red and white tunics adjust the reins, their woolen fabrics heavy with moisture. Water beads along the horse's flanks and drips from the bridle's leather straps onto the wet ground. Puddles in the square reflect the muted gray of the sky and the vibrant stripes of the participants' sashes. The air hangs still despite the falling rain, dampening the dust of the historic square. One drop rolls down the horse's nose, landing with precision on the wet flagstone.

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Palio di Siena horse race Italian festival rainy weather Siena square ceremonial horse wet cobblestones traditional costume
Camera Sony a6600*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Sony a6600 photos, grab one online.
Lens 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
Focal Length 24mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 6400
Film JPEG straight out of camera
Location at a public square during a festival in Siena
Date 2021-03-26
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 43.3194, 11.2153
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