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| Image © 2006, Michael Barrientos || A forcado de cara, a member of a Portuguese bullfighting team that literally takes the bull but the horns, makes impact during a Toirada, or bullfight, in the village of Cha, Portugal. |
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Michael Barrientos: Photographer: Freelance
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Maputo, MZ 1151, Mozambique |
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+258-82-642-2131 (mobile)
+258-21-49-3298 (home)
(562) 239-2536 (Skype) |
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"When I think of how bad things could be, I'm thankful for how good things are." --Otis Rush
Michael Barrientos is based in Maputo, Mozambique.
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355 days ago |
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11.15.2004 (Senior Member) |
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portfolio of Michael Barrientos. They are presented here for your viewing pleasure. These images may not be used elsewhere and are protected by copyright. To see these images, click on the icon and you will see a much larger image.
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"Toirada: Portuguese Bullfight"
A forcado de cara, a member of a Portuguese bullfighting team that literally takes the bull but the ... |
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"Prayer"
A forcado kisses his beret verde, the traditional hat worn by these bullfighters, after praying befo... |
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"Cavaleiro"
Joaquim Baustinhas, one of the top cavaleiros in Portugal, sticks a bull with a pair of spears calle... |
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"Peao de Brega"
Unlike the Spanish bullfighting tradition where a matador using his skills with a cape gets center s... |
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"Respect"
Cavaleiro Marco Tenorio Bastinhas touches the bull, a sign of respect, as he maneuvers around the an... |
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"Forcado de Caras"
A young forcado de caras takes the proper stance to help him grab the bull by his head as he calls o... |
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"Forcados"
Forcados position themselves behind the 'forcado de caras' as they prepare for a charge. |
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"Rabeijador"
The rabeijador steers the bull into submission by his tail after the the team of forcados have slowe... |
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"Sangue do Toiro"
Stained mostly with blood from the bull, the junior forcado returns from the ring to cheers from his... |
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"Getting Out Alive"
Handlers try to coax the bull out of the ring after the fight. Unlike bullfighting in neighboring S... |
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