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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, July 1, 2007 - Matador, Omar Villasenor, shows a wound sustained early in the match when he took his eye off the bull for just a moment during a performance at Plaza Monumental. Though badly injured, he continued the fight, winning the adoration of the crowd. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, July 1, 2007 - As is tradition, Omar Villaseñor is dressed by his trainer, who also happens to be his uncle. Bullfighting is an event steeped in tradition, and as a third generation bullfighter, Villaseñor is no stranger to this. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, August 12, 2007 - Matador, Omar Villasenor, prays for good health before his fight at the church at Plaza Monumental. The last time Sr. Villasenor fought at this arena he was gourged twice by a bull. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, 1 JULY 2007 - The late evening light at Plaza Monumental emphasizes the elegant technique of bullfighter Omar Villaseñor. He likens the artistry of his movement to a fine ballet. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, Mexico, August 12, 2007 - Showing the masculine side of his performance Villaseñor performs a "dance with the bull," which he moves side to side along with the bull. This is a very dangerous technique, but one he has perfected over the last year. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, 12 August 2007- Turning his back on the bull, Omar Villaseñor is tossed early during his first round. He was so gored, he was taken to the nearby hospital, but later returned, redressed and fought another bull. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, July 1, 2007 - A spectator cheered matador, Omar Villasenor, during a performance at Plaza Monumental. Though badly injured during the match, Villasenor continued to fight the bull winning the support of the crowd. The white handkerchief represents an excellent performance, and that the fan wishes the judge to grant the bullfighter an ear. After the match the judge deemed the match worthy of two ears, the highest honor for the bullfighter. By photographer daryl peveto
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  • Tijuana, Baja de California, MX, July 1, 2007 - Omar Villaseñor, shows the cross given to him by his grandmother that he sews onto his tie for good luck before every match. He says, “She brings me luck. It’s like she is right here with me.” By photographer daryl peveto
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