weaponized glitter ✨

alright, i have gone through 15,820 photos that I took at Amsterdam's World Pride Wedding Party XXL event, and selected 472 of them for sharing all 472 are published on Immich for easier viewing: https://media.polyhedra.nl/s/wedding-party-xxl but I will share some of my favorites here on Mastodon :3 almost all of them were shot on a new Sigma 135mm f/1.4 lens and a Sony a1ii #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

what a perfect day for day14 of Amsterdam Pride and World Pride!! (and for vegan pastries) @ Saint Jean #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

"No Pride in Genocide" #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

two panoramas from the day14 World Pride music festival, and two shots of performers even more women of color from other countries congratulating NL on 25 years of marriage equality. congratulating on the priviledge of Dutch youth that they have only ever known marriage equality. reminding Dutch queer people how the fight is not over (this event was sold out, so i went to the back/exit, asked people leaving for their wristband, got one, returned to the front/entrance, and asked politely if i could go back in ^^) #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

i really liked this person's pose and striking look and struggled to figure out how to crop into them to show them off. i do like how it's almost overwhelming with people in the background, which is how it felt at Canal Pride photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

what a magical day! (this weather) #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

the COC Netherlands boat photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

ok, this is the job i want next year!! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 i had A LOT of problems with light banding that I wasn't prepared to deal with at the event, so a big lesson learned with a giant LED screen in the background of my subjects. so i'm just embracing the mistake ^^ #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

Billy Porter Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

Sony a1ii, Sigma 135mm f/1.4 the fashion showcase had some stunning back designs #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPrideAmsterdam #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #WeddingPartyXXL

"In this area stand flagpoles carrying the flags of the 63 countries that criminalize same-sex relations or gender expression. "In 12 of these countries the penalty for homosexuality is death. "These flags are a Monument of visibility' against the prosecution of thousands who cannot be who they are and love who they want to love. "The Zero Flags Project is a countdown to zero flags in the project. https://www.zeroflagsproject.nl #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

this was just like Forza Horizon... the World Pride March just ended at a massive music festival 😂🫶🏻 #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

how is amaterdam so #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

i forgot to post any pictures for some events, like the Wedding Party XXL where Vengaboys played!! #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

gorgeous day. ran by the anarchist bookstore on the way to the World Pride March #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

cuuuute! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

what i wouldn't give to have a spot like this, on a house boat, during Canal Pride! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

nothing to see here photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

very Hunger Games -like outfits :p photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

beautiful folx posing aboard the North Holland Province boat photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

it's hard to describe how godlike this woman looked, i'm really happy how detailed her feathers came out with only having 85mm photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

dancing on books ^_^ from the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture, and Science boat photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

i was really into this person's look, and for a moment they looked at me :3 photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

absolutely killing it! on the European Pride Organizers Associated boat photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

LadyBoy HeShe says i love you photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

the outfit!! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

after several tries I caught a small pride flag in focus. it's a very dreamy scene with such a tight focal length, most of the scene is blurred out but you can still see how huge the crowd was around the canal photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

i could of been a matey on ye boat photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

i loved the folx in this boat, they took turns waving this progressive pride flag as parade boats drifted by photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

i don't know which one I like better of this guy, so here's three :3 photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

"only fans" photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

Jennifer Hopelezz, who I did not know of until this fabulous day! https://www.houseofhopelezz.com photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

so many flags!! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

an older gentleman dances in pink enjoying Canal Pride :3 photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

the Asian Pride boat was fire photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

I caught a lovely person throwing roses to the crowd from the Equal Rights Coalition "Spanish Pride Barcelona's candidacy for World Pride 2030" photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

cute people doing cute things photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

in love with this pink and crystal fringed mad hatter photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

lots and lots of corporate advertising, but still valid photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

these water jet people were so awesome! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

the energy!!! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

limiting myself to only 4 shots of this guy doing a flip with water jet shows photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

another woman flys through the air with water jet shoes! photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

the positive energy at Canal Pride can be off the charts photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

strike a pose photo shot with the Sony a1ii and Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM II, only cropped not edited #CanalPride #CanalPrideAmsterdam #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot

Paradiso in Amsterdam is the best dance venue i've been to so far in NL. what others would you recommend? #AmsterdamPride #AmsterdamPride2026 #WorldPride #WorldPride2026 #Amsterdam #WorldPrideAmsterdam #PrideWasARiot