Her name is DuskWing, embodying a nocturnal spirit from an ancient tale whispered among villagers at twilight. Cloaked in deep indigo feathers and edged with shimmering plumage, the mythical bird is a guardian who silently guides lost travelers through moonless skies, ensuring their safe passage from darkness toward the gentle promise of dawn.

Photographed at the 2024 Zinneke parade event in Brussels, Belgium. The image was retouched and a blended texture was added to achieve a painterly effect. (June 2024)

• My other portraits and scenes from the Zinneke Parade