CynthiaM > Spain - The Bullfight photo
CynthiaM > When the bull is determined to be too weak, it is led out of the ring by oxen. They will only fight a strong bull
CynthiaM > The bull is let into the ring
CynthiaM > The fanfare continues.
CynthiaM > 7:05 PM; the bullfight begins. The players enter the field.  The Matadors (or toreros), the ones who actually kill the bull, are always in gold-trimmed attire while their subordinates are in silver or black dress..
CynthiaM > 6:40 PM. The stands fill up waiting for the bullfight to begin at 7:00.
CynthiaM > 6:23 PM. The crowds begin to arrive for the 7:00 bullfight.
CynthiaM > Plaza de Toros arch detail
CynthiaM > The Plaza De Toros de la Ventas of Madrid is one of the largest bullfight arenas in the world
Spain - The Bullfight photo
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