bullfighting

I totally agree, I just can't get down with bull fighting. I know it's a part of the Spanish culture, but I just have to stick to my ethical guns on this one. My boyfriend went to a bull fight in Madrid and completely regretted it.

Amazing pictures, though! You guys are getting good!

I'm glad you guys didn't end up seeing a bullfight, it is such a horrendous sport. The Catalan parts of Spain have actually voted to ban it come 2012.

We went to an actual bullfighting match in Spain. My husband wanted to go, so I agreed to go with him. Can't say I'm a fan, but I knew that going in.

I love these pictures. How did you get them to be so clear? And how did you get the ring to almost look like it is part of a miniature display? I'm figuring something with depth of field maybe?

I went to see another kind of bullfighting when I was in les Arennes (France) where the bullfighters just try and grab ribbons off the horns of the bulls. You have to be in great shape, and the bulls don't get hurt! It was very interesting.

You guys are getting better with the camera!

I felt bad last time I was at the circus (haha), so I understand why you didn't want to go. How did you get such good shots of the arena from above?

i can understand that... but the bull fight in madrid i saw was one of my favorite things i did in spain. i felt like i got the most culture from it... i will never forget it.
i'm really glad you got such amazing shots of the ring, though. really nice!

the images of the ring are fantastic!! it almost looks fake it's so perfect! :)

Lovely shots of the ring. Looks almost like a toy. I can't stomach bullfighting either, so I don't thin we'll ever be doing it.

Some of these photos look like miniatures, especially the last one. Too cool. :)

Definitely a good call to skip anything bullfighting related. I studied abroad in Valencia and we had to go to a match for class, and it still makes me sick to my stomach just thinking about it.

On a happier note, these pictures are awesome!

I feel the same way about bull fighting. I know it's a huge part of the culture, but I'm not sure I could stomach it.

I agreee, I lvoe museums as well... and the photos... well, these are just great! :)
Mira

i love these shots you took from afar!

I didn't even realize this was a real bullring. I honestly thought these were photos of a miniature model!

Amy - A little lens blur on the background/foreground makes your eye focus on the subject. Contrast, adjusting the hue/saturation, and brightness help too.

Brenna - That sounds kind of interesting, we'll have to look into that.

Julia and Yuriy - Thanks. We climbed a hill to get the shots from above.

emily - We're not judging anyone, just documenting why we chose not to.

Thanks for the kind words about the photos you guys!

I'm with ya! We went on our honeymoon to Spain, and visited Seville. I couldn't make myself go to a bull fight, BUT on the flip side we ate bull . . .

lovely photos, you two!

The tilt-shift pictures are fantastic.

Lovely pictures. Some people would love to see it just ebacuse it's a culture thing, but even just taking picture from the outside still cool. Glad you took some picture even though you skip it : ) So I can get to see the beautiful building.

i'm so jealous!!! when i went to spain i had the option to go to a bullfight but for some reason i opted against going. dumb decision. i can't wait to go back to see one in real life!