As part of a parade procession, a young girl stands beneath a mass of red and black balloons, her face painted white and framed by a translucent rain poncho. Despite the downpour, her expression is one of quiet determination. The painterly effect enhances the presence of rain, turning this bold and colorful scene into a striking portrait of resilience.

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