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yep that's Pie Bear
http://www.modelmayhem.com/100000
regrettable he won't be going this year

I will be there!  Ranger Princess.  I camp at the ranger outpost at Tokyo and bartend there at night.  Come say hello!

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I have thousands of photos from BM 2011. Looking forward to more.

It's good to see Pie Bear again. Glad to see he's still living large.

All of you going to Burning Man have a great time!

I saw this on Facebook and laughed. Ah the dust storms....



Looks like it's going to be SOFT and DEEP out on the playa this year so if the wind blows it's going to be really really bad.

Unfortunately I'm not going again this year. I tried to get tickets a couple of months ago but gave up and spent the money on camera gear instead.

Oh well, maybe next year!

Have a great time it's really an amazing experience. In some cases it can even be life changing - in a good way.

http://vimeo.com/31053044
an aerial view from last year

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I have been in communication people who are out there building the city, they say it's been extremely dry and they expect it to be one of the dustiest years they have ever had

One of the things I've always enjoyed about BM is that it's so easy to ride a bike around on the hard playa. That doesn't look to be the case this year!

And if it rains....oh my, major mud bath time!

"Well, as long as no dust gets on my camera, I'll be fine."

FYI, as an experienced burner, I PROMISE you - Dust WILL get on and in your camera. Unless you pack it in multiple layers and don't take a single pic.

Many burner photographers use first generation lenses and back-up cameras only. If you always buy quality then you've got a lot of great gear that is disposable in a worse case scenario. I'm not suggesting that you skimp on quality, but just keep in mind that your camera and lenses will require professional cleaning post burn. Some use scuba-diving housing, etc., and still require professional help afterwards.

I only use high-end 'sealed' gear but try to limit my financial exposure to about 15k worth of losses at BM. Last year was impeccable weather and we still have some lasting effects.

If you're a serious photographer then you already know the risks but if you're a photo noobie and just took out a loan to get the camera of your dreams - be forewarned. Amazing sunny-calm day to Wizard of Oz tornado sh*t-storm in 10 seconds!

Good times...

The other important thing to mention for newbies is that it's not "dust" and not "sand". It's alkali dust (almost more of a powder) that is corrosive and super fine so it gets EVERYWHERE.

it rained out there yesterday, right in the middle of a whiteout



that'll help keep the dust down

^^^ Your link didn't work, do you have another link? I'm interested in seeing the pic!

I'll be there with my camera.  If anyone is interested in doing a shoot on the playa let me know or come find me at Black Rock Fun Jet Camp at 8:00 and Edelweiss.  Ask for Existerntial Phoenix.

the base of the man scene from center camp café, this was Friday
I should be there by Wednesday

I'm going!!

I am so sad I can't go, this was supposed to be my first year....
stupid work.

Here's a great bunch of pics from Burning Man.

http://www.nickbilton.com/2012/09/04/burning-man-2012/

Please post links to other galleries if you come across them!

Here's a great read about a virgin's first Burn and it has some great pics too!

http://wattsupwiththat.com/2012/09/09/t … more-70665

A bunch more pics:

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= … 764&type=1

another good set, excellent photo work
(not mine)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/galenstole … 956347014/