Carnival

It was the Nottingham Carnival today. I've photographed the Carnival pre and post Covid (no event in 2020 and 2021).

In fact I've photographed this lady before, she's from the Derby West Indian Community Association.

They always have a fabulous troupe, full of energetic members and beautiful costumes.

Don't you just love the amazing costume?

[Carole Sandford]

Wow! So bright! I just knew this was yours as it scrolled into view.

[Phil Howcroft]

@carole_sandford lol , you knew it was mine , it was a great event Carole, I got loads of photos , 2 x strangers and too many photos to share on here !

[Judith Johnson]

Fantastic costume, if must have taken many hours to construct. Fab photo too, as always Phil!

[Annie D]

Beautiful portrait and stunning costume...I love the bright colours

[Beryl Lloyd]

A beautiful lady , and what a costume - so colourful and beautifully made! A lovely eye contact with this beauty ! fav

[Corinne C]

Beautiful photo and her costume is amazing Phil!

[Phil Howcroft]

@busylady thanks Judith , it really is an amazing event , you just walk in the middle of the parade taking pictures . This was shot just before the start of the event

@annied those colours are great Annie

@beryl Thanks Very, this was just before the event started so I asked for a photo and got a fantastic smile

[Phil Howcroft]

@corinnec Merci, corinne that is so kind of you to say

[Mags]

So colorful and lovely!

[Julie]

Splendid!

[Peter Dulis]

Nice one

[KWind]

Amazing colours!!

[amyK]

So colorful and a lovely portrait

[*lynn]

love the colors and your composition

[Boxplayer]

Wonderful frame filling colour.

[Lesley]

That is an absolutely fantastic capture of a happy smile on a happy day

[Kathy A]

Wonderful colours

[Casablanca]

That is gorgeous! Great costume, happy lady

[Dione Giorgio]

Wow! One amazing costume on a sweet lady with a welcome smile. Gorgeous capture. Fav.

[Wylie]

It is terrific

[Renee Salamon]

Wow, a terrific portrait, carnival style

[bkb in the city]

Great portrait and story beautiful outfit

[Phil Howcroft]

@bkbinthecity @rensala @pusspup @sangwann @casablanca @kjarn @tinley23 @boxplayer @lynnz @amyk @kwind @pdulis @2022julieg @marlboromaam thank you everybody for the lovely response to this photo . I have several more photos from the event to share , which I hope you will all like

[Philippa R]

Beautiful!