Burning Man '08 (I)

kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
edited September 2, 2008 in Landscapes
I just returned from the 2008 Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada.

All I can say is "WOW"... In a perfect world, everyone could experience something like this once in their life. This place is just full of positive, creative, communal spirit.

Good people, good music, good vibes. ...oh yeah, and Good Light! :wink

more to come. c c q's welcome

also, here's a "people" BM post:
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=104546

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"Time is an illusion. Lunchtime, doubly so."

Comments

  • schmooschmoo Registered Users Posts: 8,468 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    Awesome views from this famous event, thanks for sharing!

    Just out of curiosity, I was always under the impression that photography was kind of a touchy issue at BM. Is this the case or am I totally misinformed? ear.gif
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  • chrisdgchrisdg Registered Users Posts: 366 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    Nice imagery.

    So, given the dust storms we heard about, hopefully your gear survived!
    -Chris D.
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  • aktseaktse Registered Users Posts: 1,928 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    clap.gifclapclap.gif The playa is such a beautiful place!

    Love all the images -- what sweet light!

    Did you do anything for the dust? I saw a person packed each lens in a tupperware container in his packing photos.
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  • kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    Hey Schmoo... thanks for the comments!

    The majority of people I asked basically said: Go ahead and shoot, but when it comes to shooting people, just be respectful. If you get the feeling they don't want to be shot or they explicitly tell you, no means no.

    Throughout the week, one or two people asked me not to shoot them, so I just deleted those files from my card.
    It's all about respect. As long as you're not bothering anyone, and not participating in blatant voyeurism, it's all good. :D
    "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime, doubly so."
  • kitvankitvan Registered Users Posts: 243 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    hey guys,

    yeah those storms were gnarly. eek7.gif

    I sealed my D80 18-200 in this cool freezer bag thing I found online.
    http://www.instructables.com/id/Camera-Zip-lock/

    and during the storms, I shot a little with a point and shoot. I was too worried to even take my D80 out of the backpack. :uhoh
    "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime, doubly so."
  • jeffmeyersjeffmeyers Registered Users Posts: 1,535 Major grins
    edited September 2, 2008
    Hey, that's seriously heavy, man. They still do this? What a hoot.rolleyes1.gif
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