.. Jalbum 8.5 slides/1.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The Plaza de Toros in Sevilla, just before the beginning of a bullfight. The Plaza de Toros in Sevilla, just before the beginning of a bullfight. slides/1.jpg slides/2.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 Some pre-fight ceremony. Some pre-fight ceremony. slides/2.jpg slides/3.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The toreros enter, along with the others who will take part in the bullfight. The toreros enter, along with the others who will take part in the bullfight. slides/3.jpg slides/4.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 Warm-ups and practice with the cape. Warm-ups and practice with the cape. slides/4.jpg slides/5.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The action begins. The action begins. slides/5.jpg slides/7.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The bull charges! The bull charges! slides/7.jpg slides/8.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The picadero is ready to begin. He will use the lance to weaken the bull. The horse is protected. The picadero is ready to begin. He will use the lance to weaken the bull. The horse is protected. slides/8.jpg slides/9.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 Staring down the torero, the bull waits... Staring down the torero, the bull waits... slides/9.jpg slides/13.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 More action... More action... slides/13.jpg slides/14.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 This bull did not "perform" well. Others are released, whose job is to lead the bull out of the ring. This bull did not "perform" well. Others are released, whose job is to lead the bull out of the ring. slides/14.jpg slides/16.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 As with any corrida, there is more scheduled. As with any corrida, there is more scheduled. slides/16.jpg slides/24.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 This bull's fate is worse. They are dragging the body away as the men clean up the center ring. The bull will go to a butcher, where just about every part will be put to use. This bull's fate is worse. They are dragging the body away as the men clean up the center ring. The bull will go to a butcher, where just about every part will be put to use. slides/24.jpg slides/27.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The red cape means we are in the final third of this duel. The red cape means we are in the final third of this duel. slides/27.jpg slides/28.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 A good performance is rewarded with a stroll around the ring. A good performance is rewarded with a stroll around the ring. slides/28.jpg slides/IMG_0882.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 As this was a bullfight during the Feria de Abril many are now being taken to the fair grounds. As this was a bullfight during the Feria de Abril many are now being taken to the fair grounds. slides/IMG_0882.jpg slides/IMG_0885.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 During Feria many aficionados of the bullfights ride on their own horses to the event. During Feria many aficionados of the bullfights ride on their own horses to the event. slides/IMG_0885.jpg slides/IMG_0887.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 An advertisement close to the Plaza de Toros. An advertisement close to the Plaza de Toros. slides/IMG_0887.jpg slides/IMG_0890.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 The complex just outside of the Plaza de Toros includes a Chapel, offices and areas for the bullfighters to prepare. The complex just outside of the Plaza de Toros includes a Chapel, offices and areas for the bullfighters to prepare. slides/IMG_0890.jpg slides/IMG_0891.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 Finding your seat takes a little Spanish knowledge. This is one of the entrances for the "sombra" section, or shade seats. Finding your seat takes a little Spanish knowledge. This is one of the entrances for the "sombra" section, or shade seats. slides/IMG_0891.jpg slides/IMG_0892.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 View of the Plaza de Toros from across the steet. The location is adjacent to the river. View of the Plaza de Toros from across the steet. The location is adjacent to the river. slides/IMG_0892.jpg slides/IMG_3428.html# Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:46:44 +0200 Statue honoring Curro Romero, a famous bullfighter who lives in Seville. Statue honoring Curro Romero, a famous bullfighter who lives in Seville. slides/IMG_3428.jpg