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

In Saint Mark's Square as part of the Venice Carnival celebration the lady is wearing a ornate Colombina Carnevale mask or maid servant mask enjoying the afternoon sun. The Venice Carnival is famous f... © 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

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

A costumed portrait of three carnivalers taken in front of the Basilica in Saint Mark's Square. They are wearing the Volta full face iconic venetian masks, decorated in differing golden designs whilst... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Taken under the arches by the shops in St Mark's Square & back lit with fairy lights, this cute fox outfit covered in sunflowers is just one of the amazing outfits found at the world famous Venice car... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

Hidden in the darkness under the gothic style arches by the Ponte della Paglia, Snow White was found holding her bright red apple in her hands, posing for a photo. Just one of many Disney character co... © 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

Two violinists playing as part of a group, all dressed in pink & entertaining the passers by in the streets of Venice during the world famous carnival. The carnival takes place just before Lent each y... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

One of a group of violinist playing in street of Venice during the Venice Carnival. All dressed in pink & enjoying the afternoon sun. The world famous carnival takes place just before Lent each year e... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A Marie maiden being carried along the Via Giuseppe Garibalde on route to St Mark's Square, as part of the Festa delle Marie, one of the festivals at the start of the Venice Carnival. 12 girls are c... © Wendy Tuffin/shotbywomen

A Marie maiden being carried along the Via Giuseppe Garibalde on route to St Mark's Square, as part of the Festa delle Marie, one of the festivals at the start of the Venice Carnival. 12 girls are c... © 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

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

Villagers celebrate the annual winter masquerade festival in the Bulgarian village of Yardzhilovtsi. The folk tradition, which involves a ritual whereby actors dressed as bride and groom go house... © Jodi Hilton/shotbywomen

Villagers celebrate the annual winter masquerade festival in the Bulgarian village of Yardzhilovtsi. The folk tradition, which involves a ritual whereby actors dressed as bride and groom go house to h... © Jodi Hilton/shotbywomen