“Luminarias”

17 January 2011 02:41 am

A man rides his horse through flames during the “Luminarias” annual religious celebration on the night before Saint Anthony's, Patron of animals, in the village of San Bartolome de los Pinares, about 100 km (62 miles) north west of Madrid January 16, 2011. According to tradition people from the area ride their horses through the fire to purify the animals. Picture taken January 16. REUTERS