La Merce: Corre Foc on Via Laietana, Barcelona

I stumbled through the crowds of people running towards me through the smoke, I just knew I had to take a shot before it was too late. The fire breathing monster appeared before me spewing out a fire storm as it spun around. I ducked down low to get the angle, shielding my face with the camera as the sparks scorched my head - the lens taking the full force. As quickly as it had started, it was over and the beast moved on to roast other people.

I´d got the shot but my 800 euro lens was in ruins. I think I would do just about anything to get the shot I want.