Torero statue, Nîmes, France, August 2018
and at night
In 1989 in Arles, the much revered bullfighter Nimeño II was hurled into the air by a bull named Pañolero. He landed on his head, fractured his cervical vertebrae and suffered paraplegia. An extensive period of rehabilitation returned the use of his legs and right arm, but his left arm remained paralyzed. In late1991, Nimeño II committed suicide.
A few bullfighting arenas have been named after Nimeño II, commemorative plaques have been dedicated and this statue of him has been erected outside the Nîmes arena.
Not a sport I agree with or have ever attended, but it is a striking statue.
Copyright Debbie Smyth, 3 August 2018
Posted as part of Weekend B&W
Travel with Intent 
Beautiful details.
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Very striking photos…and what an interesting background of your shots. Bull fighting certainly has a long history and varied emotional responses to it. If I were in a country where it is practiced would I go? I really don’t know…
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A wonderful nightphotography, even if there is something “kitsch” with the statur
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I disapprove of that kind of animal abuse but the statue is really nice and night image with light and shadows as well.
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Amazing statue
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Agreed – a striking statue. Really fine detail. I like the shadows in your night shot.
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He might have preferred that the bull caused his death.
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I think bullfighting is such a barbaric and meaningless sport . Surely it should be banned in modern times by PETA if not Human Rights!
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What a sad story! I don’t mind bull fighting that doesn’t include killing the bull. The B&W works beautifully to evoke a somber feeling.
janet
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What a striking photo of the matador! Exquisite.
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Striking indeed…I visited Nimes before 1989, so didn’t see this statue….
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