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Simon King, a sports photographer, shares his experience of photographing the Palio di Siena, a remarkable horse race that represents community, tradition, and identity in Siena. He emphasizes the personal connections and friendships he has formed, highlighting the significance of the event beyond just the race itself.

Takeaways

• Community and Tradition
• Personal Connections and Friendships

Chapters

• 00:00 Discovering the Palio
• 03:04 The Essence of the Palio
• 04:27 Race Day Anticipation
• 11:15 The Race Unfolds
• 14:10 Post-Race Celebrations

My post about my first visit in August 2017 https://simongking.com/il-palio-di-siena-august-2017

In this weeks episode I pick three photographs from my successful FRPS Panel of 21 images. I'll outline why these stand out for me and what it means to successfully be awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Photographic Society.

A link to my panel https://rps.org/qualifications/fellowship/example-fellowship-panels/simon-king-frps/

The FRPS is one of the highest distinctions a photographer can be awarded so it is no small feat.

Let me know which from my panel is your favourite in the comments.

Hi, this is Simon King FRPS a Sports Photographer and Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society. This trailer is the introduction to my Podcast The Pitchside Eye, my unique look at sports photography, behind the scenes.

This episode sets out the aims and hopes for the Podcast over the coming weeks and months. I hope you can join me on this journey into elite sports photography.

Check out my website at https://simongking.com