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people participating in a Correfoc performance in Sant Quinti de Mediona, Spain
August 25, 2014

A Devilish Display

Firecrackers douse raucous revelers in a steady stream of sparks during a celebration of Correfoc, or “fire runs,” in Sant Quintí de Mediona, Spain. A Catalan tradition, the festival features groups of participants known as "devils" running wild among the narrow streets, igniting fireworks along the way.

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“The shooting conditions are really dangerous for the photographer,” writes Your Shot photographer Anibal Trejo. “I had to protect myself to avoid burnings, dressing up with long sleeves, protective glasses, a hat, handkerchief, and even gloves.”

Trejo’s picture recently appeared in the Your Shot assignment How Close Can You Get?

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Photograph by Anibal Trejo, National Geographic Your Shot
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