This striking clear image of a female participant in the Venice Carnival is posing for the camera to reveal her beautiful eyes inside the ornate, hand painted traditional mask. Venice Carnival happens once a year before Easter and lasts two weeks. I have photographed this unique event twice so far and I want to return to do it again. Venice is both classic and romantic and the variance in Venetian costumes makes each carnival unique. People from all over the world come to attend and most participate even if it involves wearing only a small mask. The costumes cost in the thousands of dollars and on some nights, large balls are filled with costumed revelers who are donned in glorious fabric, vintage dress shoes, hand painted masks and elaborate wigs. As a photographer, I am constantly seeing photo opportunities in the magical place. This image would look beautiful in any room and would provide human interest, ancient tradition, and an admiration of style and fashion from anyone who sees it.