Fantasy / Costumes146

One of the many revelers participating in the parade wearing pasties & a small sailor hat.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. T... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Two women dressed in mermaid themed costumes.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Thousands turned out for the nations largest o... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot from behind, a woman with blue hair wearing a star tiara with a blue sparkly veil.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Thou... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A topless, tattooed woman walks by holding an umbrella decorated to look like a jellyfish.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. T... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot from behind, a couple dressed in silver robo-dolphin costumes, the woman's hand is on the mans back, the man's hand is on her behind.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year af... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A man painted in blue, wearing a head fin & shells in his hair and holding a trident sword.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions.... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot from behind a toddler sits on her mothers shoulders. She is wearing a flamingo print onesie & a flower wreath in her hair.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 yea... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A dressed like an underwater warrior, he wears dark eye makeup & black contact lenses. Coney Island's famous Cyclone roller coaster can be seen behind him.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A group of 3 women and one child dressed as mermaids in blue & red.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Thousands turned out for... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Shot from below, a woman holding a jellyfish umbrella framed by the streamers coming off it.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions.... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A woman dressed as Medusa wearing a snake tiara poses with her tongue sticking out.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Thousand... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A man in a fabulous red cape & feather tiara participates in the parade. Coney Island's iconic parachute jump tower can be seen in the background.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Portrait of a woman in a large sequined hat created to look like a jellyfish. She is wears heart shaped sunglasses.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A man in blue & a woman in pink, both holding jellyfish umbrellas. Coney Island's famous Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel can be seen in the background.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Parade participants, dressed in theme, walk along the boardwalk.~The Coney Island Mermaid parade returned for its 40th year after a 2 year hiatus due to Covid restrictions. Thousands turned out for th... © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

A portrait taken of a classic venetian carnival costume created from a beautiful gold & red painted volta mask & giant lace & flower covered hat, all in bright red with a green version in the backgrou... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A portrait taken whilst standing on one of the many venetian bridges, the lady's amazing costume is created in shades of blue with a peacock feathered headdress & Colombina mask, a Venice canal stretc... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

The low shadow cast across the pale wall created by the afternoon sun echoes the profile of the violist. His costume a red cloak, sombrero & a pink horseshoe moustache the violinist is part of a small... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A fancy dress costume based on the Sunflower painting by Vincent Van Gogh, to take part in the Venice Carnival celebration. San Giorgio Maggiore can be seen across the lagoon in the background. The wo... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

In Saint Mark's Square as part of the Venice Carnival celebration the lady is dressed in spotted half mask & cloak, carrying a stuffed toy dalmation, her outfit based on the Disney character from the... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Dressed up as the character Captain Jack Sparrow, the Captain of the Black Pearl from the Walt Disney films The Pirates of the Caribbean. The portrait is taken in the afternoon sun whilst enjoying the... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Enjoying an afternoon coffee in Saint Mark's Square, dressed in a renaissance dress with a Colombina feathered mask, soaking up the atmosphere of the carnival in the afternoon sun. The carnival is fam... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Enjoying an afternoon coffee with a friend in Saint Mark's Square, this lovely Japanese lady has travelled from Tokyo to be a part of the Venice Carnival. Dressed in a renaissance pink dress with a fe... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Festival goers wearing fox fancy dress costume at Download Festival in Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 11 June 20. ~Credit: Tina Korhonen / shotbywomen © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

A general view of the festival stage arena and crowd at Download Festival in Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 11 June 20. ~Credit: Tina Korhonen / shotbywomen © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

A festival goer wears makeup in the style of the band 'Kiss' during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina Korhonen / shotbywomen © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Gene Simmons (L) and Paul Stanley of Classic American hard rock band Kiss perform live as headliners on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Classic American hard rock band Kiss perform live as headliners on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina Korhonen / shotby... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Classic American hard rock band Kiss perform as headliners on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina Korhonen / shotbywomen © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Gene Simmons of Classic American hard rock band Kiss performs as headlining act on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina K... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Paul Stanley of Classic American hard rock band Kiss performs as headlining act on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina K... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Peter Criss of classic American hard rock band Kiss performs live as headlining act on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Ti... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Gene Simmons (L) and Paul Stanley of Classic American hard rock band Kiss perform live as headliners on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Paul Stanley of classic American hard rock band Kiss performs as headliners on their last ever tour during Download Festival at Castle Donington, East Midlands, UK on 10 June 2022. ~Credit: Tina Korho... © Tina Korhonen/shotbywomen

Dressed as the queen, crown, facemask, flag & corgi. During the platinum Jubilee trooping of the Colour, 2022~~Credit :Wendy Tuffin /shotbywomen © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A performer at the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful parade made its way a... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A man in a pig puppet joined the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful parade... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A performer at the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful parade made its way a... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant was held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful parade made its way along Whitehal... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~Women dressed as a swan were part of the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~People dressed as flowers and a peacock were part of a 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne.... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~Performers dressed as roses were part of the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colou... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A performer at the Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The 3km parade is led by the golden state coach, a 260 year... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A women dressed as bakers formed part of the 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colou... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

London, UK. 5th June 2022.~A 7-thousand-people strong Platinum Jubilee Pageant was held in central London to mark her Majesty's 70 years on the throne. The colourful parade made its way along Whitehal... © Kiki Streitberger/shotbywomen

Local people gather in Combe Martin to celebrate The Hunting of The Earl of Rhone on 30th May in Combe Marin, North Devon, UK.~~After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic annual village tradition was... © Natasha Quarmby/shotbywomen

Local people gather in Combe Martin to celebrate The Hunting of The Earl of Rhone on 30th May in Combe Marin, North Devon, UK.~~After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic annual village tradition was... © Natasha Quarmby/shotbywomen

Local people gather in Combe Martin to celebrate The Hunting of The Earl of Rhone on 30th May in Combe Marin, North Devon, UK.~~After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic annual village tradition was... © Natasha Quarmby/shotbywomen

Local people gather in Combe Martin to celebrate The Hunting of The Earl of Rhone on 30th May in Combe Marin, North Devon, UK.~~After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic annual village tradition was... © Natasha Quarmby/shotbywomen

Local people gather in Combe Martin to celebrate The Hunting of The Earl of Rhone on 30th May in Combe Marin, North Devon, UK.~~After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic annual village tradition was... © Natasha Quarmby/shotbywomen