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The Fair Itself, At The 2016 San Francisco, Burning Man Decompression Festival

Early Afternoon
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An early afternoon view of the street with the big crowds not yet having appeared. Noticed all the new construction of condos and apartments behind the tents.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 13:09:19 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0136
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Bubbles
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One of the children's activities was making bubbles. The bubble area was right next to the free pizza slice booth.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 13:39:48 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0078
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Jack
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A gigantic jack became a play area for children on the park lawn.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:13:37 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0150
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Wooden Constructs
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The usual wooden constructs were again present in the park area. Here a gentleman with a phone sat in front of it.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:15:44 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0157
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Carnival Mirrors
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A row of carnival mirrors served as momentary diversions. One girl with a baton marveled at her modified self.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:20:33 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0165
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Seating Among Art
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Chairs were set up among art pieces and allowed the weary visitor a place to sit.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:31:35 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0217
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Tesla Coil
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A wood, metal, and wire coil was one of two set up and waiting for darkness. After sunset, artificial lightening bolts would become visible.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:35:26 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0221
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Man On Skates
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A man wearing a purple cowboy hat, skated past while wearing a purple cape.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:53:48 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0254
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Kids Played
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A couple of young boys played in a permanent playground at one side of the park.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:55:51 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0260
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Folks Chatted
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Folks gathered on the park lawn to chat, to sit, to walk, and generally to have a good time.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 14:55:28 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0261
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Porta Potties
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A line of porta potties separated the road from the park. Notice the bubbles.


The Fair Itself   •  At The 2016   •  Burning Man Decompression Festival external link   •  Dog Patch external link Area Of   •  San Francisco, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 15:36:49 Sunday 9 October 2016)   •  (Date Published: Saturday 28 January 2017)   •  © 2017 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #X16_0338
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