Burning Man 2012
The art car "El Pulpo Mecanico," a mechanical octopus created mostly from scrap metal by artist Duane Flatmo, displayed its impressive flame effects on the opening night of Burning Man 2012.
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Take the Bait
Pappy's Master Bait Shop on "The Pier," a massive installation by artist Matt Schultz and crew, at Burning Man 2012.
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The Temple of Juno
The interior of the Temple of Juno, with its ornate walls made of filigreed wood, offered a place for reflection and prayer and an altar for departed loved ones. It was the sixth Burning Man temple created by Petaluma, California-based artist and temple-builder David Best.
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Go Fish!
An art car drifts under stormy skies at Burning Man 2012.
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Star Seed
People climb on "Star Seed," an installation by artist Kate Raudenbush, on a windy and dusty afternoon at Burning Man 2012.
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Man-Sized Marionette
Two performance artists from the Vancouver troupe 64 Arts at Burning Man 2012.
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Great Balls of Fire
Fire-spinners perform before the Man goes up in flames at Burning Man 2012.
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Burn Wall Street
"Burn Wall Street," a massive installation by Otto Von Danger and Crew, at Burning Man 2012.
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The Ego Project
Laura Kimpton poses in front of "The Ego Project," an installation she created with fellow artists Michael Garlington and Jonny Hirschmugl at Burning Man 2012.
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In Disguise
A motley group of colorfully-costumed participants at Burning Man 2012.
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L-O-V-E
Four bikes, each carrying side panels illuminated by a letter, rode around after dark at Burning Man 2012.
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The Pier
Dozens of art cars, including several impressive desert ships, gather at "The Pier," an installation by Matt Schultz and crew, at Burning Man 2012.
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Snow White
Burning Man participants dressed in white take part in an early-morning procession at the Temple of Juno.
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Dust and Silk
Shannon, a longtime Burner from California, dances in a dust of a windy afternoon with nothing on but a silk.
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Magic Mushrooms
A magic mushroom art car ferries people across the playa at Burning Man 2012.
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Smoke Break
A Burner takes a smoke at Center Camp Cafe at Burning Man 2012.
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Suited Up
Suit-clad bankers from the "Exchanghibition Bank," an installation and performance art project at Burning Man 2012.
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Blue Man
Uncle Ira, a veteran Burner known for his colorful outfits, came to Burning Man 2012 with a suit made entirely from duct tape.
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All Caps
Al Fink, a performance artist from San Francisco also known as Cappy Buchon, wore a handmade bottle cap suit at Burning Man 2012.
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Wild Inferno
The Man goes up in flames on the penultimate night of Burning Man 2012.
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Blinded by the Light
Three friends watch the Man go up in flames at Burning Man 2012.
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Desert Duo
Meegan and Benjamin, a couple from Denver, kiss under a heart-shaped metal sculpture at Burning Man 2012.
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Nom de Plume
A dancer from San Francisco who calls herself Ka appeared at Burning Man 2012 in a breathtaking full-body outfit made almost entirely of feathers.
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Ring Ring
Hooper Kaytibunny Roberts performs an impromptu sunrise dance at Burning Man 2012.
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Baby Burner
Siberfi, a costume-designer from London, brought his 6-month old baby – outfitted with special bunny ears – to Burning Man 2012.