cockfighting
Moalboal, Taiwan
January, 2004

The action was fast and furious. The cocks would face-off for a minute, then they'd be forced to peck at each other to get their fighting instincts going again.

The cocks actually wear large spurs on their claws which adds to the bloodiness of the whole thing.

This image is also part of a photo essay I put together about cockfighting.