Observed Portraits, 2nd prize
Bullfighter's Comeback
Daniel Ochoa de Olza
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
14 July, 2012
A bull from the Torrehandilla-Torreherberos ranch charges into the arena during a bullfight at the San Fermin fiesta, in July.
Daniel Ochoa de Olza
Daniel Ochoa de Olza was born the son of a writer and an art history teacher in Pamplona in October, 1978. His interest turned from painting to photography in 2001 when he star...
Pamplona, Spain
A bull from the Torrehandilla-Torreherberos ranch charges into the arena during a bullfight at the San Fermin fiesta, in July.
The nine-day festival dates back to the 16th century, and in addition to bullfights features the renowned ‘Running of the Bulls’ through the streets of Pamplona.
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