Thousands of people take part in the annual Burning Man festival held in Black Rock Desert, Nevada, despite the harsh conditions and lack of amenities. A remote desert playa, or dry lake, hosts revelers and artists for the week-long celebration of "radical self expression." Event-goers must leave the ecosystem as it was before they descended on it in their thousands to enjoy the counterculture festival that's faced accusations of becoming much more commercial over the years.
But for the uninitiated, you might wonder what exactly happens at Burning Man. Click on the gallery to find out more!