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Magic mushrooms, nude dancers, wild infernos and more
Scott London
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.
Scott London
Pappy's Master Bait Shop on "The Pier," a massive installation by artist Matt Schultz and crew, at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
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.
Scott London
An art car drifts under stormy skies at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
People climb on "Star Seed," an installation by artist Kate Raudenbush, on a windy and dusty afternoon at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Two performance artists from the Vancouver troupe 64 Arts at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Fire-spinners perform before the Man goes up in flames at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
"Burn Wall Street," a massive installation by Otto Von Danger and Crew, at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
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.
Scott London
A motley group of colorfully-costumed participants at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Four bikes, each carrying side panels illuminated by a letter, rode around after dark at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Dozens of art cars, including several impressive desert ships, gather at "The Pier," an installation by Matt Schultz and crew, at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Burning Man participants dressed in white take part in an early-morning procession at the Temple of Juno.
Scott London
Shannon, a longtime Burner from California, dances in a dust of a windy afternoon with nothing on but a silk.
Scott London
A magic mushroom art car ferries people across the playa at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
A Burner takes a smoke at Center Camp Cafe at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Suit-clad bankers from the "Exchanghibition Bank," an installation and performance art project at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Uncle Ira, a veteran Burner known for his colorful outfits, came to Burning Man 2012 with a suit made entirely from duct tape.
Scott London
Al Fink, a performance artist from San Francisco also known as Cappy Buchon, wore a handmade bottle cap suit at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
The Man goes up in flames on the penultimate night of Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Three friends watch the Man go up in flames at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Meegan and Benjamin, a couple from Denver, kiss under a heart-shaped metal sculpture at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
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.
Scott London
Hooper Kaytibunny Roberts performs an impromptu sunrise dance at Burning Man 2012.
Scott London
Siberfi, a costume-designer from London, brought his 6-month old baby – outfitted with special bunny ears – to Burning Man 2012.
