The life of a Spanish bullfighter
Associated Press photographer Daniel Ochoa de Olza followed Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo preparing for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain.
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull bleeds during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Enrique Ponce prays inside the bullring’s chapel before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo gets his ‘capote’ adjusted in the bullring before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo’s suit reflects golden spots on the wall as he waits with an assistant to do the ‘paseillo’ or ritual entrance to the arena before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo performs with an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo performs with an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo performs with an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo leaves the bullring on the shoulders of supporters after and extraordinary performance on a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Only after extraordinary performances bullfighters are allowed to be carried on the shoulders of supporters. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo, center, is dressed by his assistants for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, an image depicting a religious scene embroidered in a capote, or bullfighters cape, is displayed during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- French bullfighter Sebastian Castella performs with an Alcurrucen’s ranch fighting bull during a bullfight of the San Isidro fair Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 27, 2015. San Isidro’s bullfighting fair is one of the most important in the world. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo performs with an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo uses his sword to kill an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo adjusts his underwear while getting dressed for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, pictures depicting religious images are placed on a table inside Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo hotel room as he prepares for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo looks at himself in a mirror while getting dressed for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo looks at himself in a mirror while getting dressed for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo prays before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo’s younger brother, Gonzalo Lorenzo, looks at his brother’s jacket in their hotel room before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo adjusts his montera hat before a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Enrique Ponce aims his sword to kill an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo looks at himself in a mirror while getting dressed for a bullfight with Alcurrucen ranch fighting bulls in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighters are usually dressed by their best men, and assistant named ‘mozo de espadas’, a ritual usually undertaken in silence and in a ceremonial manner. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- Spanish bullfighter Julian Lopez ‘El Juli’ performs with an Alcurrucen’s ranch fighting bull during a bullfight of the San Isidro fair Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 27, 2015. San Isidro’s bullfighting fair is one of the most important in the world. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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- In this photo taken Saturday, May 30, 2015, Spanish bullfighter Alvaro Lorenzo performs with an Alcurrucen ranch fighting bull during a bullfight in Aranjuez, near Madrid, Spain. Bullfighting is an ancient tradition in Spain. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)
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