Clad in a whimsical bird-shaped helmet, a vibrant street performer steps away from his marching band. With his trumpet raised like a bird in song, he delivers a bold, solitary call that echoes through the streets—an invitation to join the celebration. The joyful moment is heightened by the photograph’s painterly texture and colorful blur of the crowd in the background.

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