Green Hunter, marked by the sacred green lines of his tribe, serves as a forager among his nomadic people. His weathered garments and woolen headdress reflect a life spent roaming the ancient forests of Europe. Tasked with gathering fruits, nuts, and healing plants, he reads the language of the wild with practiced eyes. Each mark on his face signals his connection to the earth and his duty to sustain his tribe through nature’s hidden bounty.

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

• My other portraits and scenes from the Zinneke Parade