From one of the boats people are cheering the audience along the canal, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A woman is flying over the water, during the opening of the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown on their two... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

The top of a woman's feet floating in clear blue water. Her toes are painted blue & reflect in the surface if the water. Seaweed floats above her toes. Isla Mujeres, Mexico. 30 July 2022 © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

An American coot paddling in the water at Horn Pond in Woburn, Massachusetts. © Mirena Chavdarova/shotbywomen

A person is looking at the camera from one of the boats participating, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A boat with refugees is cheering and dancing, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown on their two we... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A woman wearing rainbow make up is looking at the audience on the bridge, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A drag queen and a singer are entertaining the audience, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown on t... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A boat is full of people from the brand RITUAL and throwing white smoke, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It'... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A man is cheering the audience looking at him from a bridge, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Bi + people are cheering the audience from one of the boats, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Thousands of people were having a great time, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown on their two we... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A boat is full of people wearing leather clothes, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's the crown on their tw... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A man is wearing rainbow feathers and colorful clothes in one of the boats, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for.... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A group of Asian people is cheering the audience from one of the boats, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for. It's... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

People are driving a boat that looks like a car in the canals, during the opening of the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is famous for... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A drag queen is posing for the camera while surrounded by people in one of the boats, during the Canal Parade held in Amsterdam, on August 6th, 2022. The Canal Parade is what Amsterdam Gay Pride is fa... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

A boy floats underwater with eyes closed , air bubbles float around him. Editors note: Image converted to Black and white © Syndi Pilar/shotbywomen

Two women are wearing duck floats during the last day of The International Four Days Marches, in Nijmegen, on July 22nd, 2022. As the world's biggest multi-day walking event, The International Fou... © Romy Fernandez/shotbywomen

Berlin Pride Demonstration (Christopher Street Day) took over the city of Berlin on 23rd July 2022. The organizers estimated that an estimated 600 000 people attended to protest for the rights and rec... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Berlin Pride Demonstration (Christopher Street Day) took over the city of Berlin on 23rd July 2022. The organizers estimated that an estimated 600 000 people attended to protest for the rights and rec... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 09 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 09 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 09 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 09 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 09 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

An estimated 200.000 ravers joined the Rave The Planet Parade through Berlin's city on 9 July 2022. Dr. Motte, the original founder of the Love Parade, brought the political demonstration back to l... © Svenja Block/shotbywomen

Sculpture/carnival float of a deejay at the the 2022 Maltese Carnival. © Aneeka Manku/shotbywomen

Carnival sculpture at the Maltese Carnival 2022. © Aneeka Manku/shotbywomen