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What was once a genuinely radical festival, based on principles of inclusion, decommodification, self-reliance and communal effort, Burning Man festival has changed somewhat.

With your average person in Burning Man's 2018 edition needing to shell out $1500 over the course of the art festival, 'escaping capitalism' in order to rub shoulders with spaced out Silicon Valley brogrammers and pseudo-bohemian billionaires doesn't come cheap for the opportunity to capture the most amazing pictures for your Instagram.

Of course, there is still a large core of regulars and those who attend in the true spirit of the Buring Man festival, the installations are pretty amazing, and the atmosphere is as intense as ever. Those that we mostly see however are the same old Instagram influencers, whose habit of taking similarly posed photos can make even an event like this seem like we've seen it all before.

Luckily, we here at Bored Panda have managed to compile a list of awesome Burning Man photos from this years event, scroll down below to check them out for yourself and let us know what you think in the comments!

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Kaniouka
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's wrong with the shadow behind? It looks like a little...melted?

Michelle Line
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They probably photoshopped something out of it that wasn't approved to display on the internet. Those are marks from using the clone tool.

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Annette V
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great promotion of extended breastfeeding! The breast sole purpose of existence is to provide nutrition to our offspring and nothing more. The worldwide average for weaning is between 2-6 years old. It is only in America, and certain other countries, that we hold a stigma against breastfeeding past 1 year and that is a very sad fact. The immune system is not fully formed until about 6-7 years old, which is the natural weaning age and when we lose our "milk teeth". Breastfeeding provides antibodies to illnesses, stem cells, vitamins, Probiotics, and many other benefits we have yet to discover. Learn more if you didn't know something I mentioned and help support breastfeeding moms! https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/extended-breastfeeding/art-20046962 *** https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/

Sarah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who cares that the kid is breastfeeding? The most obvious way to shame these parents is to ask why that baby isn't wearing a hat. And that leads me to... Dothraki parents with a Targaryen baby? Oh! No wonder he doesn't need a hat!

Beth Arriaga
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Gorgeous photo of family love. First, breast feeding can and does continue in many part of the world until 5-6 years of age. Second, how can you determine the child's age? My son weighed over 10 pounds at birth (I weighed 123 going into labor) and his son weighed 11.2lbs at birth. They looked like kindergarteners by age 18 months, but they were still babies in all other aspects. Don't judge what you don't know.

Pippa Runs
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing. Breastmilk...the perfect medicine and nutrition for a child.

Frankenfrog
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6 years ago

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I guess you think pooping is amazing too. Talk about something that's more taboo than breastfeeding 🙄

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Not Me
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes me sad for the child to be brought up in this depraved environment. Please help this child and his parents Lord. They don't understand what they do, please open their eyes to see things as You see them. In Jesus name, Amen.

Amanda Windsor
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Four year old sucking on his mums boob??? If they're old enough to walk over & grab it then its time for a sippy cup. Jeese its enough for lads to know they were breastfed by mum without having an actual memory of it!? Sort it out

Amanda Windsor
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yeah it can discretely. Fed my two but without all this current silly trend for attention seeking while breast feeding

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Lesley Hayter
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That child looks old enough to make itself a cuppa tea....so wrong!!!

Cyber Flask
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is nothing her that you didn't see at Woodstock and other music festivals during the late 1960s to early 1970s. Some of those people criticizing you need to ask their mom and dad and grandma and grandpa. A lot of us Gen Xers were conceived at those festivals. Lol

Paul Thornton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How nice to see skin not covered in tattoos, lovely picture of an inclusive family that didn't leave their child with a sitter while they indulged in a festival.

Amanda Windsor
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes with drugs & nakedness going on why bother with a babysitter. Ffs clearly you are not a parent.

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Mae
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And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you end up with now instafamous #saggybreasts :D

Michelle Line
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6 years ago

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Isn't the child kind of too old to be breast feeding?

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago

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Yeah because standing half naked in the desert with a school aged child hanging off my tit is my idea of a good time. What a crock.

Minnie-me
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6 years ago

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Isn't that kid a little old to be breast feeding? Gross

Aunt Messy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. He is. And what kind of c**p parents haul a little kid to a week-long drug-fest in the middle of the desert?

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Azzie Dubad
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6 years ago

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Why is her pre-teen suckling her breast? Whilst kissing her husband?

Annette V
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1) you don't know how old that child is. My baby is 14 months and almost that big. 2) extended breastfeeding is incredibly beneficial for children and is completely natural to continue up to around 7 years. 3) Please educate yourself more about extended breastfeeding and help support breastfeeding moms https://kellymom.com/ages/older-infant/ebf-benefits/

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Random Panda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think this one is my favourite. So simple and beautiful.

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Daria B
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a second, I thought these were his shoes. I should go home and sleep, I guess.

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Gabby M
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I much prefer all the photos of JUST the installations without the models blocking them.

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Lina
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh look! The Baba Jaga house made it to the festival too

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Brigitta Swart
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If she does not put sun block on it is going to be called Burning Lady

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RedPanda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone know what this sound camp was called? I want to try to find a set from Wednesday night.

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RedPanda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rainbow has stairs on the sides so you could climb up and look around. At night it lights up and could be seen from anywhere in the playa.

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A B C
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought this compilation was _not_ about all the instagram-posing-infront-of-stuff...

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Magpie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are gorgeous! How big? can I get one? If I paint my cello will that change the sound? genuine question I truly do not know. ( it is a cheapish cello, my first, and I am still paying it off, No Regrets)

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MBZ MetalsmithArtist
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That red is really popping- gorgeous portrait - she has a lovely relaxed and friendly expression

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Mountain Hippie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So I'm thinking Burning Man is for female models in their early 20's with a liking towards spacey futuristic clothing made out of very small pieces of fabric.

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RedPanda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These marionettes were badass! The creator changed out their outfits and also the heads to change their hair color and facial hair. The marionettes moved on pulleys with really long ropes.

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Thomas Es Thomas
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh. So when they installed it the orb was a mirror, but several days in it got covered in dust. They forgot to coat the thing to avoid static electricity.

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RedPanda
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rings changed color when you rode your bike through them at night

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MBZ MetalsmithArtist
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Epic selfie! I admit, if I was there I'd be taking ridiculous amounts of images as well. The setting and atmosphere is completely alluring to my aesthetic sensibilities- I just couldn't handle the gritty accommodations. Maybe when I was 20....alas those days are gone.

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Miss Cris
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6 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder if this digital installation is interesting, but I can't see it :(

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Night Owl
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they wanted to go to the BDSM club but typed the wrong address in the GPS :)

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Susan
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He has to carry her cause heels don't work in the sand... obviously

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Patti Vance
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the art work but burning man has changed so much that I kind of feel it is a wannabe bohemian festival now along the lines of Coachella in many ways. I am sure that there are those that keep the spirit of it alive but it seems that now it is more stylized with the costumes and poses. sad to see it happen to this event.

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