A gentle spring demon wanders the streets of Brussels as a towering parade puppet. With each step, she declares the end of winter, carrying a message of renewal and growth. In search of plants to grow, flowers to bloom, and bare trees to awaken, she evokes the playful, hopeful spirit of the changing season. Crafted in vibrant greens and adorned with intricate floral motifs, she celebrates nature’s return in vivid, ceremonial form.

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