Pages announce the incoming of Fantasmaqueen, an imposing giant puppet character wearing traditional gypsy clothing. She wanders through streets to charm and seduce humans with fantastic lures hidden under her dress.

Photographed at the 2014 Zinneke parade event in Brussels, Belgium. A blended texture was added to achieve a painterly effect. (May 2014)

• My other portraits and scenes from the Zinneke Parade