This is the carnival queen. I am pleased the young lady won the event as I've seen her in some striking outfits in the few years I've photographed the event.
She always has a great smile for the public and the photographers.
I managed to get this shot of her just before the carnival started as she made her way to the Embankment starting place
In case you think the colours are a bit wrong, the lady is painted in gold body paint (view large to see)
Goldfinger. I hope you weren't acting the part of 007. I agree with you, Phil, she merits the title of the carnival queen. She has a lovely broad smile and a fab costume.
She must be quite fit to carry all this around!