Hay 2007

A moment of respite from the howling weather for festivalgoers on Castle Street in Hay-on-Wye. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

A festivalgoer through the rain soaked window of a cafe. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

Even the Guardian deckchairs took cover from the rain. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

Two wet vistors peer nervously outside from one of the tents. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

Still no sign of a let up in the rain, especially for those without an oversized umbrella ... Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

... Although it looks like this stallholder selling strawberries was well prepared. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

There was definitely some Glastonbury spirit around at this year's festival as the grassy spaces soon turned into muddy fields. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

A very determined visitor actually attempts to read something underneath her umbrella. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

A busker surveys the gathering storm clouds ... Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

... and so do the sheep. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian

It's definitely more cosy indoors as the downpour continues at this year's Hay festival. Photograph: Martin Godwin/Guardian