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Burning Man 2012: Black Rock City Life

Between outlandish art and massive explosions, it's important to remember that Burning Man's home of Black Rock City is just a collection of people enjoying life in an expressive and artistic environment. Enjoy this window into the life of Black Rock City, the annual temporary environment that many consider their first home, brought to you by Burning Man veteran CuriousJosh.

Still itching for more Black Rock City action? There's plenty more below:

Burning Man 2012: Black Rock City Life

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CuriousJosh: Scenes from Burning Man 2011

CuriousJosh: Art and Art Cars at Burning Man 2011

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Burning Man 2010: Part Two

Burning Man 2010: Part Three

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Burning Man 2008

Burning Man 2007

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A couple embraces over the ashes of Sunday night's Temple burn
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
A couple embraces over the ashes of Sunday night's Temple burn
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Dawn is greeted during Thursday morning's White Procession where attendees wear white, and gather at the Temple
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Dawn is greeted during Thursday morning's White Procession where attendees wear white, and gather at the Temple
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Friday afternoon's Monkey Chant gathers crowds in Center Camp
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Friday afternoon's Monkey Chant gathers crowds in Center Camp
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At dusk each night, the city's volunteer lamp lighters raise lanterns to lampposts along Black Rock City's streets
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
At dusk each night, the city's volunteer lamp lighters raise lanterns to lampposts along Black Rock City's streets
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Crowds enjoy music at Opulent Temple, one of the largest and longest running sound camps at Burning Man
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Crowds enjoy music at Opulent Temple, one of the largest and longest running sound camps at Burning Man
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Adam Freeland plays the Root Society stage Saturday night after the Man burns
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Adam Freeland plays the Root Society stage Saturday night after the Man burns
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Root Society breaks their traditional format by booking long time BRC mash-up favorites A+D of club Bootie. The decision proved success as a large crowd gathered for the Wednesday night set.
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Root Society breaks their traditional format by booking long time BRC mash-up favorites A+D of club Bootie. The decision proved success as a large crowd gathered for the Wednesday night set.
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Fire spinners gather daily in Center Camp practicing and sharing techniques.
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Fire spinners gather daily in Center Camp practicing and sharing techniques.
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BRC Weekly printed and randomly distributed at Burning Man each year is Black Rock City's weekly newspaper. The publication is a successor to the much appreciated previous newspaper, Piss Clear .
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
BRC Weekly printed and randomly distributed at Burning Man each year is Black Rock City's weekly newspaper. The publication is a successor to the much appreciated previous newspaper, Piss Clear .
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Random Rab's widely popular sunrise set gathers crowds at the Fractal Nation camp
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Random Rab's widely popular sunrise set gathers crowds at the Fractal Nation camp
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Anja of Indriani dance performs with Random Rab during his Fractal Nation sunrise set
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Anja of Indriani dance performs with Random Rab during his Fractal Nation sunrise set
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A bike, Black Rock City's most popular form of transportation, sits at center camp during one of the week's dust storms
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
A bike, Black Rock City's most popular form of transportation, sits at center camp during one of the week's dust storms
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Bartenders at the Pickle Joint camp gift free pickles and pickle juice cocktails to attendees who declare themselves as special and deserving.
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Bartenders at the Pickle Joint camp gift free pickles and pickle juice cocktails to attendees who declare themselves as special and deserving.
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Rangers Beauty and Halston care for the first disoriented and dehydrated goose to land at Burning Man. In a tribute to Ranger diversity, Halston's certified veterinary technician training combined with another Ranger's wild bird handling license allowed for the distraught goose's rehabilitation and safe release back into the wild.
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
Rangers Beauty and Halston care for the first disoriented and dehydrated goose to land at Burning Man. In a tribute to Ranger diversity, Halston's certified veterinary technician training combined with another Ranger's wild bird handling license allowed for the distraught goose's rehabilitation and safe release back into the wild.
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divaDanielle plays a Wednesday night set at Root Society's coliseum stage, one of this year's largest sound campseri
Josh "CuriousJosh" Reiss
divaDanielle plays a Wednesday night set at Root Society's coliseum stage, one of this year's largest sound campseri
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