SIENA -- Following on from the success of last year, the international ‘Festival of Photography’ is back for a second year in the centre of this historic city.

 From Oct. 29 until Nov. 30, hundreds of photography professionals and talented amateurs will come together to celebrate the work of internationally renowned artists.

 Dotted around Siena’s centre, the works of Melissa Farlow, ‘National Geographic’ photographer, Timothy Allen, internationally acclaimed photographer for BBC’s ‘Human Planet’ series, Francesco Cito and other famous names in the industry shall be displayed.

 The festival commences with the ‘Siena International Photography Awards Ceremony’, subsequently launching into a schedule of 15 workshops, 24 photographic tours, three conferences and many more events.

 Visit www.artphototravel.it and www.sipacontest.com for more information.

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