Fascinating photo series documents scenes from home windows in 27 countries from the USA to Portugal

 

 

 

 

Fascinating photo series documents scenes from home windows in 27 countries from the USA to Portugal Photo series The View From Here called upon people from around the world to photograph their daily view Submissions were received from 27 countries and all included descriptions of how these scenes made them feel In Lahore, Pakistan, a man dislikes his view, adding that he lives where he does because of a lack of other options But, some, like a woman in Latvia, reveals that her breathtaking countryside views provide her with a sense of calm Holiday brochures show one reality, but these fascinating images show another - the realities experienced by 41 people in 27 countries when they simply look out of their windows. The pictures were taken for a unique new photo series called The View From Here, which asked people from destinations as varied as Lahore, Pakistan, and Utah in the United States, to photograph views from their homes and include descriptions about how the images make them feel. Read on for the unique perspectives that people experience while simply gazing out their windows.     ‹ SLIDE ME › A woman from Ragaciems, Latvia, submitted this gorgeous, calming countryside view as part of the View From Here photo series Ragaciems, Latvia Situated along the beautiful Gulf of Riga, a woman called Janis wakes up each morning to a breathtaking view of the Latvian countryside. 'I live in a very small village next to the sea, there are only a few people left here,' she explained in her submission to Somfy, an American window and awning company. 'The streets are empty, it's very calm and quiet. My view is very lush, it’s as if the plants want to make up for the lost time in winter and autumn. 'It's quite windy and the only sound I can hear is the the trees swaying in the wind. I can smell the freshly cut grass from the lot next to me. My neighbour takes good care of it, as he wants to sell it; the land prices have been rising in the last few years. 'I feel very calm here, that is why I love it so much.' Bucharest, Romania ‹ SLIDE ME › In the Eastern European capital of Bucharest, a man called Cristian admits that spring and summer are the optimal times to live in his neighbourhood of concrete apartment blocks Several countries away, in the Eastern European city of Bucharest, a man called Cristian has photographed his neighbourhood, where the best view can be seen during the month of June. 'During spring and summer, the green of the trees breaks up the uniform pattern of the concrete apartment blocks,' he revealed. 'From 6am to 8am, time slows down, there's little traffic and the cool morning breeze goes perfectly with a fresh cup of coffee. 'This view represents my childhood, home and love - my girlfriend lives right across the street. 'Usually, the evening is the best time to enjoy the view, especially during June when the Linden trees are in full bloom. The smell is incredible and it sweeps over the whole neighbourhood.' Miami, Florida, United States ‹ SLIDE ME › A woman named Melissa in Miami, Florida, loves the animals that inhabit the lake, which she can see from her apartment window With the view of one of the area's many lakes, a woman named Melissa is most intrigued by the many animals that live in and around the water. 'This morning, as I stood to take this photo, the air was fresh and Ms. Smith from next door was having her morning coffee under the tree which is home to a family of iguanas,' she explained. 'As the day progresses more iguanas will come down from the tree, but fortunately not many come on our side of the fence. I don't really like how close the iguana tree is, because I fear one may fall on me if I sit out there, even though it is probably unlikely.' 'I love the amount of animals that live in this lake,' she adds. 'There's a often a turtle just under the iguana tree, and as I look up a gaulin is snatching a fish and taking him away for his meal.' Lahore, Pakistan  ‹ SLIDE ME › Waqar, who lives in Lahore, Pakistan, revealed that he doesn't like the area he lives in, only staying there because he doesn't have another option But not everyone is as enthralled with what they see when they look outside of their home, especially Waqar, who lives in the Pakistani capital. 'I don't like this area much. I came here because I didn't have any other option,' he reveals alongside the photo. 'My apartment is situated in a mini market, which is semi residential, semi commercial area. 'From my window I see the top of a plaza which is still being developed, some houses, and minaret of a mosque. I can also see a burger shop sign. 'Being a market, this area is quite noisy, and I hear all sorts of voices and noises throughout the day. The scenery and sounds change at night. 'By 8pm shops start closing, and by midnight everything becomes peaceful. Except for a few street lights, the area becomes dark. 'This view does not make me think or feel anything good,' Waqar concludes. 'Sometimes I look outside just to have an idea of the weather and heat.' Viña del Mar, Chile ‹ SLIDE ME › A submitter called Mar, who was only in town for a few days, submitted this cityscape of Vina del Mar, Chile Although the view from this coastal Chilean city has the potential to be breathtaking, rows of high-rise buildings separate this submitter, called Mar, from the Pacific Ocean. 'This is my first day in the city, and I am anxious to go out and see what it has to show me,' Mar writes. 'This will only be my home for a few days as we’re on the road at the moment. I hope for clear skies so we can enjoy the city tour we’ve booked. I cannot wait to get out there. Nine hours later I am back, city tour completed. After a quick shower, I sit on the bed and watch the lights flick on in windows across the city as the dusk comes.' Murray, Utah, United States ‹ SLIDE ME › In the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, a woman living in the town of Murray, Utah, is close enough to the building opposite that she can see inside almost every window In the heart of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah lies the picturesque town of Murray, complete with dramatic mountains in the distance. Though you can see little evidence of the majestic mountain views from Danielle's vantage point. 'From my window, I can see into many others,' she explains alongside her submission. 'The building opposite is close enough that I can see there are flowers in almost every apartment window. 'At night, I can hear people laughing, and the sound of silverware on plates in the small cafe below. This sound combined with the twinkly lights makes me feel serene as the tempting aroma of their food wafts up to the open window. 'I can also hear a bell ringing in the nearby church and the sound of cars rushing by below. I love the activity and life on my street.' Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ‹ SLIDE ME › A man in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, faces onto a busy main road, though he insists the urban sprawl makes him feel inspired and relaxed A man in Kuala Lumpur faces onto a main road in the city, taking in daily views of urban sprawl. 'It's very busy in the morning and evening, because all the workers use this road to reach their offices located in Shah Alam,' he said. 'My wife and I hate the noise from the cars, lorries and motorcycles, however, the sound disappears when we close the windows. 'The view from my window is very beautiful in the morning, and at night the light shimmers into our house from the outside, it makes me feel inspired and relaxed.' Cochabamba, Bolivia ‹ SLIDE ME › Veronica, who lives in Cochabamba, Bolivia, sent in a view of the bustling metropolis with picturesque mountain views in the distance A woman called Veronica, who lives in the central Bolivian city, near the Andes, submitted this spectacular view of the busting metropolis, as well as the mountains in the distance. 'When I was a little girl, this view was of trees and grass,' she wrote alongside it. 'But now I see house after house after house, and far away the buildings merge into each other. 'On the left, I can see Concordia's Christ, the biggest monument in my country. 'I can hear cars passing by, the wind, and little birds making noise on the roof. I smell the city, a mixture of pollution and soil.' But it's in the evening that the city really shines. 'At sunset, the colours of the landscape look more beautiful than morning, and the wind picks up,' she added. 'This view makes me feel peaceful and I am happy to live here. I appreciate the landscape still, even with all the new houses and buildings.' Uberlândia, Brazil ‹ SLIDE ME › Guillaume sees daily evidence of his neighbourhood, in Uberlandia, Brazil, evolving, as buildings pop up and newcomers move in Guillaume, who lives in southeastern Brazil, adores the view from his window, precisely because he can see evidence of the neighbourhood evolving. 'The large building has just been built, therefore we can see newcomers gradually settling in. Conversely, the backyard below my window is filled with chickens and ducks, so it’s often possible to see new chicks and ducklings, and to see them growing over time,' he said. 'This neighbourhood is never truly quiet, as no matter which part of the day it is you can hear traffic, the neighbours and chickens and dogs making all kind of noises. 'When I come back home by the end of the day, before sunset, the view is very relaxing, as the orange sun illuminates the street. The view at night is breathtaking, as the city lights shine in the night sky.' Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ‹ SLIDE ME › From the 26th floor, an Abu Dhabi resident called Uros has a stunning view both during the day and in the evening when it lights up Situated on the 26th floor of a 50-storey building, this Abu Dhabi resident has an incredible view of the sprawling city. 'It's not too high and not too low: just right,' Uros writes alongside the photos. 'I'm low enough that I can still see and hear everything going on in the street, and high enough that there is always a breeze on my balcony and there's no mosquitoes. 'From here I can look over the whole city. My window faces east and every morning I feel like I'm looking at the best scenery ever and it's never going to be any better than this. 'But then the night comes, and the view just pulls you in with a million colours and its New York-like soul. Sometimes I feel like I have a huge virtual reality screen and the scenery is changing just for me.' Estarreja, Portugal ‹ SLIDE ME › A man called Bruno in Estarreja, Portugal, faces onto the salt fields and nearby river walkway, where many people run and walk daily Bruno, whose home faces onto the salt fields, has a rather unique view of the nearby waterway in Estarreja, Portgual. 'My street is always windy and most of the time, it smells like the ocean,' he says. 'At the end of the street, there is a walkway that goes along the river where many people run and walk throughout the day. 'In the sky, I can see storks, seagulls, and during the day, I hear the swallows too. 'At night, I can hear the crickets and the frogs. This view always makes me feel happy because it's quiet and peaceful, it was actually one of the reasons I moved here. I love it.'  Manila, Philippines ‹ SLIDE ME › In Manila, Philippines, multi-coloured buildings are the norm, with resident Leandro describes it as an urban kaleidoscope Multi-coloured buildings and brightly-hued rooftops are par for the course when gazing out at the buzzing city of Manila. Leandro explains: 'From my window I can see the typical urban kaleidoscope of structures which are sprouting up in my area. 'Across the roofs of my neighbours, where cats frequently play at night, I see the tall, lean building which has recently been constructed. It’s the first of its kind to be erected in this area, but I am dead sure that a lot more will be constructed in the near future. 'I love taking comfort in this window after a long stressful day. 'During rainy reason I can hear the splatters of rain on the metal roofs which sometimes sound like a melody. At other times the sound of the rain reaches a crescendo, and then we know our streets are likely to flood.' Kolkata, India ‹ SLIDE ME › During the day, crows can be seen outside the old homes in Kolkata, but by evening, it's more common to see dogs roaming the streets In the morning, a barred window in the city of Kolkata, looks onto several birds making their way along the pavement - but by evening, they are long gone and roaming dogs have taken their place in the street. 'Crows patrol outside the century old house we call home - a home that we are about to lose,' Debapriya explains of the photograph. 'We have to sell because the maintenance costs are rising day by day. 'From my window, I can see the adjacent houses situated on the north side, I can hear my neighbours taking, the dogs barking, and there are birds that sing. 'But it smells of dogs, as there are nine dogs living in the gap between my house and the house next to mine. 'Whenever I am in this room, I can't help but think about my childhood because this is the room I used to share with my brother. I love everything about it, this secret window and the unique view.' Glasgow, UK ‹ SLIDE ME › A resident of Glasgow, Manali, admits to feeling disconnected and isolated from the tiny houses and roads visible from the window And in the UK, some residents of the Scottish city of Glasgow admit to feeling disconnected from the many people and vehicles constantly going about their business. 'I see tiny houses and roads around me throughout the day from a height,' Manali says. 'I feel as though I'm watching a silent movie. 'I love to spend my time near the window especially on a sunny day, but sunny days are few and far between here. 'As the sun sets, I can see lights flickering as though in a time lapse. As peaceful as it is, I miss waving a hand to a neighbour and hearing children play. 'At night as much as I love the silence, I wish I could sense some activity around to make me feel less isolated. London, UK ‹ SLIDE ME › A woman in London, who faces onto a concrete block of flats, reveals she's looking forward to the day when the ugly building is demolished and the nearby park will come into clear view A woman in London faces onto a relatively unremarkable concrete building, which is set to be demolished soon and replaced by a new block of flats. 'While I understand and can empathize with the housing crisis we have, there’s a selfish part of me that’s looking forward to not having to look out onto this rather ugly building and instead be able to see more of the beautiful park that's directly to the right of it,' Vicke explains. 'I have the great fortune (for London standards) of having an extremely large floor to ceiling window, with a door leading out on to the balcony. 'It's also east-facing, which means that on the days the sun does decide to come out in full-swing, brilliant light comes through in the mornings and afternoon. 'When the door's closed, I can't hear much, but when it's open in the summer, I hear all the hustle and bustle from the main road down below me.'

Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark

 

 

 

 

 

Follow in the footsteps of Lewis and Clark: Images from space reveal route of first ever expedition across Western US Meriwether Lewis and William Clark were first to explore the region on 8,000 mile (12,870 km) journey in 1804 Topographic relief map of US provides geographic context to the journey by showing expedition's entire route Maps created using digital elevation model with dark green used for low elevations to white for high elevations On February 28, 1803, Congress granted Thomas Jefferson approval for what would become one of America's most exciting adventures. The President wanted to explore the uncharted West, and so asked his secretary, Meriwether Lewis, and Lewis' friend, William Clark, to set out on an expedition. More than two centuries later, and satellite imagery has revealed their 8,000 mile (12,870 km) journey in incredible detail, charting every valley and mountain on the way. +13 The topographic relief maps of the US provides geographic context to the historic journey by showing the expedition's entire route across the Louisiana Territory. This image shows the current location of Gavins Point Dam at the base of Calumet Bluff. Here, expedition members met with local tribal leaders in a ceremonial council under a large oak tree at the start of their journey For four years, Lewis and Clark set carried out their expedition in the face of face of unknown people, unexplored territories and harsh conditions. Lewis and Clark, along with the rest of their expedition group, began their epic journey near St. Louis, Missouri, in May 1804, making their way making their way westward. According to Jefferson, the goal of the journey was primarily to find 'the most direct and practicable water communication across this continent, for the purposes of commerce.' Lewis kept a detailed journal of all his team encountered, with colourful accounts of the assistance they were given by the native people they met along the way. The Mandans,for instance, gave them with supplies during their first winter. +13 At this point, the Corps of Discovery crossed the Continental Divide and entered the Pacific Ocean drainage system. They also left territory that belonged to the United States. All that could be seen to the west from Lemhi Pass were jagged mountain peaks that stretched to the horizon. It was now obvious that there was no practical Northwest Passage to the Pacific +13 Marias River, Montana. In June 3-10, 1805, the expedition encountered a fork in the river and faced a critical decision. Which branch was the Missouri and which was a tributary? Both streams were roughly equal in size. One headed off in a northerly direction. The other angled south. Exploration parties were sent up both streams and, after several days of scouting, Lewis finally determined the path +13 Salt Camp. The team arrived here in December 7, 1805 and stayed until March 23, 1806. Without ships to carry them home, the expedition had to make their way back overland. But they could not set out immediately, as winter was fast approaching. The members of the expedition voted to set up camp seven miles inland from the coast, along the Columbia River and near the home of the Clatsop Indians +13 Sacagawea led the expedition to this site where tributaries converge to form the Missouri River. Ironically, this was also the place where Sacagawea had been kidnapped five years earlier. The three rivers were given the names of Madison, Gallatin, and Jefferson. After some reconnaissance, the two leaders decided that the Jefferson River was the most likely to lead directly to the Continental Divide During this time, the team also picked up two new members, Sacagawea and Touissant Charbonneau who acted as interpreters. From September 26 - October 17 1805 the expedition camped at this spot, building dugout canoes and preparing for the downstream journey. This stopover allowed members of the expedition to recover from hardships they had experienced while crossing the Rockies. Too much food and an abrupt change in diet - from red meat to salmon and roots - made several members ill. Lewis was especially sick, and not until October 4 was he able to 'walk about a little.' The Corps of Discovery reached the Pacific Ocean in November of 1805 where they built Fort Clatsop and spent the winter in what is now Oregon. In 1806, Lewis and Clark parted way to explore more land and look for a quicker route home. Blackfeet Indians attempted to steal from Lewis and his men in late July, and as a result, two Blackfeet were killed conflict. The following month, Lewis was shot in the leg by one of his own men during a hunt. BRIEF TIMELINE OF THE THE EPIC JOURNEY OF LEWIS AND CLARK ACROSS WESTERN AMERICA May 14, 1804 The Corps of Discovery leaves Camp Wood and begins its journey up the Missouri River. July 4, 1804 The team holds the first Independence Day celebration west of the Mississippi River. August 3, 1804 In Nebraska, the Corps holds a council with the Oto and Missouri Indians. August 20, 1804 Sergeant Charles Floyd dies of natural causes near present-day Sioux City, Iowa. Early September 1804 The Corps enters the Great Plains and sees animals not known in the eastern United States. October 24, 1804 Near today's Bismarck, North Dakota, the Corps arrives at the villages of the Mandan and Hidatsa. November 4, 1804 Lewis and Clark hire French-Canadian fur-trader Toussaint Charbonneau and his Shoshone wife, Sacagawea, to act as interpreters. April 29, 1805 The Corps kill their first grizzly bear near the Yellowstone River in Montana. May 31, 1805 The Corps reaches the White Cliffs region of the Missouri River. August 8, 1805 Sacagawea sees Beaverhead Rock and knows they are close to Shoshone lands. August 12, 1805 Lewis finds the headwaters of the Missouri River, then crosses the Continental Divide to find there is no Northwest Passage. August 17, 1805 The main party arrives at the Shoshone camp. Sacagawea recognises the chief as her long-lost brother, Cameahwait. September 11, 1805 The Corps begins the steep ascent into the Bitterroot Range. October 16, 1805 The expedition reaches the Columbia River, the last waterway to the Pacific. November 24, 1805 Group choose the Clatsop Indian side of the Columbia, and the encampment came to be called Fort Clatsop. March 23, 1806 The fort is presented to the Clatsop Indians and they set out for home. September 23, 1806 Having found an easier route across the country, the men reach St Louis nearly two and a half years after their journey began and are acclaimed as national heroes. +13 The expedition stopped to make final preparations for the journey up the Missouri. They stored gear and supplies in a keelboat and two pirogues, and made last-minute purchases while waiting for Lewis to arrive from St Louis. Residents of St. Charles made the men welcome during their stay, inviting them to dinners, dances, and church services +13 On this very hot day, Lewis, Clark, and ten other expedition members traveled north roughly 9 miles from the mouth of the Vermillion River to visit a solitary hill said by local tribes to be inhabited by, in Clark's words , "deavels in humon form with remarkable large heads armed wit Sharp arrows." The men saw no devils, but did see large herds of bison +13 It was in this region that Lewis and Clark first encountered the Nez Perce, a very helpful and hospitable tribe. The Indians came to the aid of the explorers, who were exhausted and malnourished after the long crossing through the Bitterroot Mountains Lewis and Clark and their two groups eventually met up by the Missouri River and made the remained of the journey to St Louis together. The topographic relief map of the US provides geographic context to the historic journey by showing the expedition's entire route. The maps were created by processing digital elevation model (DEM) with dark green used for low elevations to white for high elevations. 'The map conveys a sense of the vast and increasingly rugged terrain Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey,' according to the U.S. Geological Survey. 'The images in the collection are satellite scenes that provide a modern view of historically significant stops along the expedition route.' These detailed images were taken during 2001-2002 by the Enhanced Thematic Mapper-plus (ETM+) sensor carried aboard the Earth-orbiting satellite, Landsat 7. The sensor records waves of light energy reflected from the Earth's surface. In these images, healthy vegetation appears in shades of green. Rivers, lakes, and streams are various shades of blue. Bare soil and geologic rock formations range from tan to brown. 'Modern scientific data-gathering instruments, such as satellite sensors, are far more sophisticated than any tool used by members of the Lewis and Clark expedition,' the USGC says on its site. 'But the spirit of dedication and sense of discovery they demonstrated during the journey live on in their contemporary counterparts.' +13 The Corps of Discovery expedition established Wood River Camp where the Wood River of Illinois joins the Mississippi. Here, men were trained, supplies were gathered, and the expedition was organized. On May 14, 1804, the expedition began its long trip to the Pacific Ocean from this site, first traveling down the Mississippi for a short distance, and then heading northwest up the Missouri. +13 Sergeant Charles Floyd, Jr., who had been seriously ill for several days, died here of what is generally thought to be infection from a ruptured appendix. He was the expedition's only fatality. Floyd was buried on a high bluff on the east bank of the Missouri, overlooking the mouth of a river that now bears his name +13 +13 On February 28, 1803, Congress granted Thomas Jefferson approval for what would become one of America's most exciting adventures. The President wanted to explore the uncharted West, and so asked his secretary, Meriwether Lewis (right), and Lewis' friend, William Clark (left), to set out on an expedition +13 Map illustrates the route of Lewis and Clark's three year trip to Oregon and back, 1803 - 1807. It was published in 1920

VIVA SAN FERMIN:THE SUN ALSO RISES

 

 

 

VIVA SAN FERMIN: THE SUN ALSO RISES

It is the Spanish festival made famous by Ernest Hemingway, and San Fermin kicked off its 2014 celebrations with a traditional wine-soaked party in Pamplona. Tourists packed out the city's central square, throwing wine and cheering as the Pamplona mayor fired a 'chupinazo' - rocket - to declare the nine-day fiesta underway. The fiesta, which sees thrill-seeking locals and tourists run down the historic streets chased by bulls ahead of a bloody bullfight, was the subject of Hemingway's 1926 novel Fiesta: The Sun Also Rises. +41 The massive crowd roared when they heard the midday Chupinazo rocket fired - announcing the start of the festival which will continue for nine days. With his wife Hadley, Hemingway first visited the Festival of San Fermín in Pamplona, Spain in 1923, where he became fascinated by bullfighting.[5] The Hemingways returned to Pamplona in 1924—enjoying the trip immensely—this time accompanied by Chink Dorman-Smith, John Dos Passos, and Donald Ogden Stewart and his wife.[6] The couple returned a third time in June 1925; that year they brought with them a different group of American and British expatriates: Hemingway'sMichigan boyhood friend Bill Smith, Stewart, Lady Duff Twysden (recently divorced), her lover Pat Guthrie, and Harold Loeb.[7] In Pamplona the group quickly disintegrated. Hemingway, attracted to Lady Duff, was jealous of Loeb, who had recently been on a romantic getaway with her; by the end of the week the two men had a public fistfight. Against this background was the influence of the young matador from Ronda, Cayetano Ordóñez, whose brilliance in the bullring affected the spectators. Ordóñez honored Hemingway's wife Hadley by presenting her, from the bullring, with the ear of a bull he killed. Outside of Pamplona, the fishing trip to the Irati River (near Burguete in Navarre) was marred by polluted water. Hemingway intended to write a non-fiction book about bullfighting but thought that the week's experiences had presented him with enough material for a novel.[6] A few days after the fiesta ended, on his birthday (21 July), he began to write the draft of what would become The Sun Also Rises, finishing eight weeks later.[8] By 17 August, with 14 chapters written and a working title of Fiesta chosen, Hemingway returned to Paris. He finished the draft on 21 September 1925, writing a foreword the following weekend and changing the title to The Lost Generation. A few months later, in December 1925, the Hemingways left to spend the winter in Schruns, Austria, where Hemingway began revising the manuscript extensively. Pauline Pfeiffer joined them in January and against Hadley's advice urged him to sign a contract with Scribner's. He left Austria for a quick trip to New York to meet with the publishers, and on his return, during a stop in Paris, began an affair with Pauline, before returning to Schruns to finish the revisions in March.   In June, he was in Pamplona with Hadley and Pauline. On their return to Paris, Hadley asked for a separation and left for the south of France.[11]In August, alone in Paris, he completed the proofs, and dedicated the novel to his wife and son.[12] After the publication of the book in October, Hadley asked for a divorce, and he gave her the royalties from The Sun Also Rises +41 Despite his fancy attire, this partygoer didn't appear too concerned about the red wine which will stain his suit in the days to come This is the eye-watering moment a man was gored by a bull after falling to the ground as the traditional running of the bulls festivals got underway with the first of the runs being held across Spain today. The bull charged at the man and attacked him with its horns as he lay on the ground, surrounded by concerned onlookers. The shocking moment occurred during the Bous a la Mar (Bulls in the Sea) festival, in Denia, near Alicanta, on the eastern coast of Spain, in which men emerge from protective barriers and encourage bulls to chase them. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO +19 A man is gored by a bull after falling to the ground during the traditional 'Bous a la Mar' (Bulls in the Sea) festival in the eastern Spanish coastal town of Denia +19 The bull uses its horns to attack the man as he lies helpless on the ground, surrounded by onlookers Enlarge +19 One of the onlookers bravely steps forward to help the man as the bull continues to attack him +19 The bulls pushes the man forward as the crowd watches on in the town of Denia The festival was taking place as thousands of runners raced alongside fighting bulls through the streets of the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. Jose Aldaba, a spokesman for Spain's Red Cross, said four people were taken to a city hospital for injuries sustained in the 8am run, the first of the annual San Fermin festival, which is now in its second day. One was gored in the thigh. A statement from the Navarra regional government said all four were Spanish but none was in serious condition. The controversial running of the bulls festival sees people racing with the bulls along a narrow 850 metre course from a holding pen to the city bull ring. The run itself lasted just over two minutes. Dozens of people are injured each year in the 'encierros,' as the runs are called in Spanish. Most get hurt in falls.   +41 Part of the fun of the festival is the water fight, or more accurately, the wine fight, which takes place in Pamplona to mark the start of the festivities +41 Michael Hemingway, pictured, was spotted taking photos at the festival made famous by his great-grandfather Ernest Hemingway in his book 'The Sun Also Rises' +41 Revellers hold up their red handkerchiefs to celebrate the opening of the festival most well known for the bloody Running of the Bulls, where people are often gored +41 Participants leave the festival drenched after thousands of buckets of red wine and water are thrown from the balconies in the streets of Pamplona +41 Thousands of tourists attend San Fermin every year, with the dangerous Running of the Bulls often the highlight for adrenaline junkies willing to be chased by angry bulls +41 The celebration begins with locals declaring 'Viva San Fermin! Gora San Fermin!', which means 'long live San Fermin', in both Spanish and Basque +41 Although the festival itself dates back centuries, that hasn't prevented modern elements creeping in - as seen here by revellers armed with water pistols +41 Although it attracts a large number of young tourist partygoers, the San Fermin festival is an annual event steeped in tradition which is enjoyed by all +41 The chupinazo rocket is launched at noon from the city hall balcony, with thousands of people below in the city hall square. The person who sets it off is decided by the mayor +41 More than 1,000,000 people attend the event every year. And it is no surprise - it is arguably one of the most well known annual festivals in the world +41 Basque celebration: The San Fermin festival celebrates the patron saint of the Spanish region of Navarra +41 Locking lips: A couple of revellers kiss as the celebrations get underway in the Navarra city of Pamplona +41 Party time: Festival-goes try to keep control of their wine-soaked clothes as thousands dance in the main square +41 Sea of red: The main square in Pamplona sees thousands upon thousands of tourists and locals packed in to begin the festivties +41 Basque tradition: San Fermin is the patron saint of the Basque country and is celebrated every July +41 In for a soaking: Festival-goers dressed in traditional attire can expect to be covered head to toe in wine by the end of the day +41 Fiest: The party begins with the 'Chupinazo', a rockets that is fired to kick off the festivities +41 Cheers: Revellers throw wine during the first day of the 14-day festival made famous by the 1926 novel of US writer Ernest Hemingway Celebrating the Spanish region of Navarra's patron saint - San Fermin - the festival attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world, who join in throwing wine, running the streets with the bulls and watch the traditional bullfights. The celebration begins with locals declaring 'Viva San Fermin! Gora San Fermin!', which means 'long live San Fermin', in both Spanish and Basque. And the reason for the running of the bulls, which sees them thunder along the city's historic streets, was traditionally born out of necessity as the corral where they are kept is 900 yards (825 metres) away from the bullring. +41 Standing proud: Revellers hold up their red handkerchiefs during the opening day or 'Chupinazo', of the San Fermin Running of the Bulls fiesta +41 National pride: Sporting the traditional Basque berets - known as boinas - as well as red neckerchiefs and white costumes, locals perform during the 'chupinazo' +41 Man down: A youg US reveller lies unconscious after jumping from the top of the Navarreria fountain after the rocket fire +41 Water and wine are thrown from the balconies to soak the revellers below in the main square +41 Wine-soaked: The festival, which is steeped in tradition, has become a magnet for young holidaymakers from around the world +41 Tradition: Revellers wear the red and white costumes of the San Fermin festival in order to take part in the celebrations +41 En masse: The main square of the city's Town Hall fills with thousands of festival-goers as the San Fermin fiesta is declared officially open   In the net: Revellers throw empty bottles at a balcony as part of the 'basket-wine' game while waiting for the traditional celebration of the 'chupinazo' rocket firing +41 Seeing red: The festival-goers finish the primary event completely soaked in wine Every year, tourists descend on the town to join in with the run, which takes place down Calle Santo Domingo after a rocket is fired to mark the church clock striking 8am. Each year there are injuries, with runners gored and there have also been fatalities in the festival's long history. As the festivities got underway, protesters also took to the streets, demonstrating against the killing of the bulls as part of the fiesta. Covered in fake blood and carrying signs saying: 'You run, bulls die', animal rights protesters aimed to shame tourists who fly in to take part in the historic festival. Wearing the famous white and red costumes of the San Fermin festival, protesters displayed 'bloody' hands and had their faces painted like the Grim Reaper. They also carried the 'you run, bulls die' signs in multiple languages so that tourists from around the world who descend on the city each year to take part in the fiesta understood the message. +41 Tight squeeze: A woman gets crushed as thousands pack into the square to sing and dance together at the beginning of the festival +41 Patron saint: The celebrations see Pamploneses - locals of Pamplona - wearing neck ties in blood red +41 And so it begins: The Pamplona celebrations have kicked off in the same way throughout its long history Kirsty Henderson, campaign coordinator for Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), said: 'Many of the tourists who come to Pamplona to run with the bulls have no idea that they are participating in a festival that celebrates the torture and death of these magnificent animals, and if they did, most would undoubtedly run the other way. 'We're here to ask thrill seekers to find another way to get their kicks that doesn't involve harming animals.' The protest comes after actress Gemma Atkinson joined a campaign to discourage tourists from taking part in the annual Pamplona Bull Run. The Casualty beauty has long been a campaigner for animal rights and threw her weight behind the campaign to abolish Spain's traditional bull fights. The new film featuring Atkinson, called Pamplona Running of the Bulls, is designed to inform tourists and discourage them from participating in the bull running and fighting event. +41 Pride: The Basque flag, similar to the Union Jack but in red, white and green - is held up during the 'chupinazo' +41 It started with a song: Musicians play as revelers hold up their hands during the launch of the 'chupinazo' rocket +41 Party time: The festival attracts young tourists from around the world to join in its hedonistic celebrations +41 Wine selfie: Revellers snap a picture of themselves in amongst the madness of the main square The animal lover said: 'It sickens me that festivals involving the torture and killing of animals, such as the Pamplona Bull Run, are still being promoted as acceptable tourist attractions. 'Contrary to what is often portrayed in the media, there is absolutely nothing macho or brave about abusing and killing animals.' The League Against Cruel Sports has appealed to holiday company STA Travel to end its promotion and package deals to the San Fermin Running of the Bulls festival. The animal welfare charity is calling on the travel provider to stop supporting the abuse of animals in the name entertainment and tradition after this year’s trips, in order to meet with ABTA’s Animal Welfare Guidelines. +41 Multilingual: The protesters carried signs in multiple languages during the demonstraton   Protest: Peta was behind the demonstration, which saw animal rights campaigners descend on the centre of Pamplona wearing traditional costume or going topless +41 Demonstration: Going topless or wearing the traditional San Fermin costume in white and red, the protesters carried signs as they walked through the streets According to the guidelines, of which STA has signed up to, ‘Bullfighting and bull running’ are deemed ‘unacceptable practice involving animals in cultural events and activities.’ Joe Duckworth, chief executive of the League said: 'Bull running and bullfighting are sickeningly cruel and barbaric practices, and they have no place in a modern society. 'Tourism plays a major part in the continuation of bullfighting and the exploitation of the animals, who are simply being abused and killed for entertainment is truly shocking. 'As rightly pointed out by ABTA, travel companies have a responsibility to the welfare of animals in tourism, a responsibility that can no longer be shirked - which is why we want to see 2014 as the last year STA support this abhorrent activity.' Other travel companies have dropped their promotion of the San Fermin festival in recent years, including Ryanair, easyJet and British Airways as well as Thomas Cook and Brittany Ferries.

Horrific moment a matador is tossed through the air then pinned to the floor and gored in the neck after taunting a bull Matador Lorenzo Sanchez stood poised to kill the injured animal at Madrid's Las Ventas bullring on Sunday But moments later he was hoisted into the air, thrown like a rag doll and gored in leg and chest in agonising clash Thrusting his sword forward while screaming at the animal in the ring with him, bullfighter Lorenzo Sanchez looked poised to finish off his bloodied opponent. But just moments later, it was the Spaniard knocking on death's door as he was hoisted into the air and tossed around like a rag doll. As a nervous crowd looked on in Madrid's Las Ventas bullring, the desperate animal gored the matador, piercing his chest and leg in a frenzied attack. At one point Sanchez is suspended upside down, blood dripping from his face, as the bull's horn is buried in his left leg. After being dumped on to the ground, the animal attempts to finish him off and digs its horn digs into his chest as he howls in pain. The stricken bullfighter is seen attempting to push the bull's head away as his red cape lies idle on the ground next to him. Amazingly, the matador walked away from yesterday's clash and was seen being helped by onlookers, his face caked in blood. Bullfighting is a traditional spectacle in Spain and has also spread to Hispanic American countries, including Colombia, through colonisation. +6 Ready to make the kill: Spanish bullfighter Lorenzo Sanchez points his sword forwards in anticipation during Sunday's event +6 Mistimes sword thrust: The matador is violently hoisted into the air like a rag doll - with the bull's horn buried in his left leg +6 Pierces his chest: As the stricken bullfighter attempts to recover from being thrown, the bull gores him in the chest +6 Agony: The bull makes one last effort for survival, burying its horn into the matador's torso in a stomach-churning attack +6 Desperate moments: A blood-soaked Sanchez tries to pull the horn out of his chest while howling in pain Star matador is attacked and gored by bull   +6 Walked away with his life: The bullfighter is helped by other matadors as he exits the bullring following the accident