This summer, photographer Jon Nicholson spent five sun-drenched days recording the very particular English mix of sporting thrills and high summer garden party that is the Qatar Goodwood Festival. Nicholson talks us through his arresting black and white images, which capture not just the beauty of the Sussex landscape and the elegance of the horses, but also the good humour and conviviality of the crowd. Glorious indeed.
DEC 18th 2018
A Glorious Week
Sisters in arms: camaraderie among the Magnolia Cup riders on Ladies' Day
I never cease to be amazed by the power and beauty of top racehorses and this is a great event: people, horses, views – it has it all.
Undercover - hat and parasol in perfect harmony
I like the mirrored circles of hat and brolly in this picture. And the fact that, although this lady is in a very exclusive picnic area, behind her is the legendary Trundle, where people can get a fantastic view of the whole course.
Ladies' Day: racegoers strut their stuff
I love people-watching and this year was great for that - everyone seemed in a very good mood. I love the stance of the woman in the foreground of this image; she looks so cool, so beautiful and so powerful, with the ladies either side of her staring up in awe.
The view from up here: enjoying the races and the fizz, on the Trundle
If you look at old pictures of Goodwood, there are always people on Trundle Hill; it’s a tradition. This was such an English scene: a very chatty group, sipping wine in their picnic chairs, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
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You can explore the five fantastic days of the Qatar Goodwood Festival by clicking the link below: