Although you can see the full-color version of the photo above (or even video), I scanned the newspaper this appeared in, Spain’s El Pais, because of how majestic this looks in black & white.
Bullfighting is already filled with a lot of fluffy pomp, and this photo captured that, as well as Israel Lancho’s horror at having several inches of bullhorn up in his chest. Extensive lung damage was feared when Lancho was being carried out of the ring, but he’s said to be recovering in the ICU. Occupational hazard that’s an unfortunate possibility for every bullfighter, or torero.
Poetic justice? Maybe, if you’re on the bull’s side. But according to reports, he got put down anyway.
You can see more bullfight pics, here.
Perhaps a trip to Mexico City’s Plaza de Toros is in store.
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