Bullfight, a photo from Madrid, Madrid

Photographer's Note

Bullfighting at the Las Ventas bullring in Madrid. This is the early stage of a bullfight where the bull is tested for its ferocity. (After this stage the bull would be stabbed by a lancer...then further stabbed by some sticks and finally killed by the matador with a sword - if all goes according to plan)

Slightly cropped.

Wanda1, bukitgolfb301 ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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magalik (6103) 2011-06-16 9:50

Beautiful this composition. You very well exploited your POV and found the ideal framing.
A riche composition : all the ingredients of bullfight are here : bull, toreador and crowd in the steps.
A single shot. Great.

Magali

GREGG (7888) 2011-06-16 10:22

Hi Cheuk,
nice composition, the variety of textures interestingly presented to the Spanish corrida!
Regards, Greg

prasun984 (5590) 2011-06-16 10:39

nice framing to capture the bull fight picture with top viewed POV in the presence of huge spectacles...
Wonderful atmosphere,excellent light management and colour tones,good sharpness,very nice POV...good moment captured...

Prasun

npecanhuk (79329) 2011-06-16 11:04

Hello Cheuk!
Truly interesting and attractive picture, specially due to its chosen pov, vertical format, colors, exposure and composition!
I just love it!
TFS - congrats,
Best regards and greetings from Brazil,
Neyvan

sacimar (38173) 2011-06-16 11:16

Hello,

good image of Las Ventas, I like the POV you took the picture, it's a good composition showing this kind of events, well seen,

Best regards,

Sergio

SnapRJW (31631) 2011-06-16 13:12

Hello Cheuk - I've never been to a bull fight and I am not at all sure I would like to but I do like your shot. With your composition and good POV you have managed to capture so much fine detail in a colourful and attractive shot. Best regards Rosemary

bema (26591) 2011-06-16 13:17

Hello Cheuk,

not really my favourite passion..

but i like your concept of composing this really fine picture! perfect in colors and sharpness!

thanks for sharing, see you around, regards Bernd

Crispilandia (846) 2011-06-16 13:25

Hi Cheuk,

Honestly I'm from Spain and I do not like this event, I think it's an atrocity. But I recognize that you've chosen a good point where you see how many fans are in the country and also to the two protagonists.

Regards
Cris

Wanda1 (15142) 2011-06-16 23:39

Hi Cheuk,
You had a great POV from above to capture this spectacle. I like that you have included the half circle of spectators to give us an idea about the environment and the vibe with the full stadium. I like the elongated shadows of the bull and the matador too.
Regards
Wanda

bukitgolfb301 (54014) 2011-06-17 15:40

Hi my dear Cheuk

Sorry for my late reaction, as so busy weekday.
Your Spain sereies is so nice. Very wonderful presentation by so great dynamic framework and well considered compostion via deeposure as usual. Clear and sharp image as always.
Thanks for your sharing finest work and have a good weekend!

Best regards,
Takero

BennyV (34780) 2011-10-24 10:37

Hi again Cheuk,

Another great composition, very colourful this time.
Good timing, a fine balance of light and shadows too.

Benny