The streets of Puerto de Santa María, a small coastal town in Spain, hum with anticipation as the Feast of Our Lady of Miracles approaches. The annual celebration, a testament to the town's deep-rooted faith and vibrant culture, is a spectacle of colour, music, and devotion.

My photographic journey through the town in the days and moments leading up to the feast revealed a tapestry of emotions and experiences. The air was thick with excitement as locals and visitors alike prepared for the grand parade. Children's eyes sparkled with wonder as they enjoyed the festivities. The elderly, their faces etched with the wisdom of generations, shared stories of past celebrations, their voices filled with reverence and nostalgia.

I captured candid moments of the crowds, their faces reflecting a mix of anticipation and quiet reflection. A young girl, her eyes fixed on the distant horizon, seemed to be lost in dreams of the procession. Turning my lens toward the people rather than the procession revealed the beauty of these moments of devotional waiting. The bustling atmosphere was infectious, and it was impossible not to be swept up in the excitement.