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The Mausoleum Burning(Page 5 of 7) |
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Sunday night people converged for the burning of the mausoleum. The dust storms on the way out were intense, making navigation across the playa difficult. The crowds formed a large circle around the mausoleum -- and we all waited in the dust filled air. And waited... [click to enlarge] |
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The dust suddenly cleared from the air, and the burn proceeded quickly. Outlying structures were burned first. [click to enlarge] |
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The mausoleum, primarily fuel and air, became a fireball. [click to enlarge] |
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JK, Andrei and Mary looking on. [click to enlarge] |
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All images copyright John Kane, 2001-2008 |
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