Photos of Burning Man 2013

We’ve compiled the best photos of Burning Man 2013, the biggest party in the Black Rocks Desert. While we didn’t have the chance to attend ourselves this year, some of the shots we’ve rooted through are unbelievable. The commitment to immersing thousands of people to some of the most amazing art installations and music in the world.

Burning Man has long been considered a festival of the extreme variety — the climate conditions and lifestyle isn’t for the faint of heart. Survive the experience, and it’s something that will always stay with you.

The center piece of Burning Man festival, The Man towers over the festival grounds in preparation of the major finale.

A pirate ship run aground in the hazy afternoon of Burning Man.

In line with traditional Burning Man fashion, mutant vehicles make tracks across the festival grounds.

One of the most striking art installations at Burning Man, giant statues celebrating the female form cast shadows in the desert.

The fashion at Burning Man has always been experimental with an emphasis on fun.

As any true burner knows, pants are entirely optional in the desert.

The final burning of ‘The Man’, perhaps the most stunning finale in the festival’s storied history.