John Curley (that's me) has been Burning since the relatively late date of 2004, and in 2008 I spent the better part of a month on the playa, documenting the building and burning of Black Rock City in words and pictures. I loved it, and I've been doing it ever since.
I was a newspaper person in a previous life, and I spent many years at the San Francisco Chronicle. At the time I left, in 2007, I was the deputy managing editor in charge of Page One and the news sections of the paper. Since then, I've turned a passion for photography into a second career. I shoot for editorial, commercial and private clients. I've also taught a little bit, including two years at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism and a year at San Francisco State University.
I live on the San Mateo coast, just south of San Francisco in California.
Just wanted to let you know I included the Burning Blog in my recommendations for Blog Day 2008. I love reading this blog and seeing everything that goes into Burning Man. Never been, but hope to make the journey someday.
Nice landscape!!! Does the reach of the tower somehow signifies the reach of the burningman to its worldwide audience? The scene is that of peace, and freedom. I guess this is an excellent depiction of the environment we need in this busy world.
Officer Beryl Zyskind has raised for the children and victims of the Chile earthquake! If 80k residents of your town we’re hurt in an earthquake – would you help? – Since 80k people died in Chile’s earthquake – have you helped? Would you be offended if a child asked for food or shelter?!!!
Hey there,
Just wanted to let you know I included the Burning Blog in my recommendations for Blog Day 2008. I love reading this blog and seeing everything that goes into Burning Man. Never been, but hope to make the journey someday.
Here’s a link: http://www.horsepowerandheels.com/blog/2008/08/blog-day-2008.html
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What an absolutely stunning photo. Thanks for your blog. I have learned so much about Burning Man and why it is special to so many.
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Nice landscape!!! Does the reach of the tower somehow signifies the reach of the burningman to its worldwide audience? The scene is that of peace, and freedom. I guess this is an excellent depiction of the environment we need in this busy world.
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Greetings
Officer Beryl Zyskind has raised for the children and victims of the Chile earthquake! If 80k residents of your town we’re hurt in an earthquake – would you help? – Since 80k people died in Chile’s earthquake – have you helped? Would you be offended if a child asked for food or shelter?!!!
Dr. Beryl Zyskind is raising tents for the children of Pakistan!!
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