Burning Man 2013: The People
Suliman Nawid, a New York-based costume designer, in sugar skull regalia inspired by Dia De Los Muertos.
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Stiltwalkers
A troupe of Vancouver-based stiltwalkers pose for a photo at "Hands," a sculpture of wooden hands created by San Francisco artist Dave Gertler.
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Desert Accessories
Josh, a Burner from Kentucky, surveys the crowd at Center Camp.
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Burning Man and Wife
Scott and Elizabeth got married at Burning Man 2013. It was one of 32 officially registered weddings at the event.
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Bad Unkl Sista
Rachel Bowdith, a member of the performance group Vessel, took part in an opera in memory of the artist Pepe Ozan.
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Desert Ship
Greg Barron, captain of the Monaco, a magnificent art car in the form of a desert ship.
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Wholly Spirit
Christie, a Burner from New York, takes in the sunrise at the Temple of Whollyness.
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Leather and Feather
Sky, a Burner from Vancouver, created his headpiece from feathers, horns, leather and spent shell-casings.
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Weary Traveler
Jeffrey, a longtime Burner from Portland, Oregon, wore a handcrafted outfit made of fabrics and accessories collected on his travels around the world.
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War Paint
Tracy, a Burner from Grass Valley, California.
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Burning Love
Neysa and Kevin, two Burners based in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were engaged at Burning Man.
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Sandwalkers
Nesta Rae with her sidekicks Tracy and Melissa.
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Burning in Furs
Lia, a Burner from New York in a revealing fur and feather ensemble.
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Dream of the Last Butterflies
Claudine Soulsister, one of several dancers at the temple performing an improvised "Dream of the Last Butterflies."
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Temple of Whollyness
Sofiah Jaffer-Thom from Costa Rica performs an early morning ritual at the Temple of Whollyness.
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Man in the Mirror
Steve, a costume designer from Las Vegas, goes by "Man in the Mirror" on the playa.
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Burning Bride
Jessica, preparing for her wedding ceremony at Burning Man 2013.
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Headdressed to Impress
Nathan Skyhorse, a member of the Abraxas art car crew.
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Birdman
Michael, a performance artist from Las Vegas, performs "Icarus."
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Spinning Fire
Cass, a fire dancer from Calgary, spinning hoops at sunrise.
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Men in White
Huck and Tangle, two Burners from Saskatchewan, in matching masks and outfits.
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Flamingoes and Dice
Uncle Ira, a costume designer from San Jose and longtime Burner, in a piece he calls "Flamingoes and Dice."
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Bearded Burner
Rico, a 13-year veteran of Burning Man, hasn't cut his beard in over three years.
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To and Fro
Drksprk, a longtime Burner from Ventura, California, wearing horns and sequins. And, oh yeah, the Afro is real.
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Sparky’s Wheel of Tesla
Four tired Burners take in the sunrise at Sparky's Wheel of Tesla, an installation by Brooklyn artists Kat and Jesse Green.