I wouldn't have even attended a bullfight in the first place, let alone trip the shutter. Why such acts of cruelty like this still continue into the 21st century defies belief.
Yes, a decisive moment for sure, but most of HCB's moments were smaller, quieter, harder to locate and less cruel. There's so much suffering in the world already without inflicting pain and death in the name of entertainment. Culture does not always equal morality.
Just because it is a part of a countries culture doesn't make it ethically or morally right for such an act of cruelty. The people of those countries should be ashamed.
I never wanted to start a discussion on morals or ethics here."Bloodsports" take place in all countries.The bulls here had as good a chance of survival as the cows going to your local slaughter house except that they got an opportunity to retaliate.
This is a VERY decisive moment. It is evident that the man has already made the decision that he will evade the charge by stepping to his right. If the bull happens to turn that way, the man very well might die. So we are caught in the time between 2 decisions.
Clive, you might want to google "fiesta pamplona 1953". He most certainly would photograph something like this. I don't approve of bullfighting and don't plan on ever going to one, but I find it a bit ridiculous to refuse to take pictures of activities of which one disapproves.
Clive, you might want to google "fiesta pamplona 1953". He most certainly would photograph something like this. I don't approve of bullfighting and don't plan on ever going to one, but I find it a bit ridiculous to refuse to take pictures of activities of which one disapproves.
I think there is a difference between photographing figures, finding interesting compositions and moments of human interest within a Bullring, without showing cruelty animals. In the images you refer, I see no wounded bull or point of execution. Also, why should it be ridiculous to refuse to take pictures of activities of which one disapproves?