A surreal street performance captures a group of red-clad figures mimicking a medieval lancer formation as they confront unsuspecting spectators. Painted and dressed entirely in red, these enigmatic beings march through Brussels, blurring the line between ritual and invasion. Their silent presence and probing stares transform a simple parade into a striking social allegory—challenging perceptions of identity, belonging, and the unknown.

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