Burning Man Photo-Essay

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While getting on my bike I saw this man dancing in the distance, out on the open desert. It was entrancing, beautiful, swirling umbrellas in an artistic dance on the horizon. As I approached it became evident that the man was nude and had been dancing for a long time, perhaps over an hour by the time I last saw him. He was his own art installation.

His actions and presence were a cross between yoga and modern dance. I believe it was quite spiritual for him. I asked if I could photograph him, he consented, and I thanked him for his art display as I circled him on bike and shot a handful of photos.
"Parasol Dance"
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