Burning Man Photo-Essay ENVIRONMENT: . . . . . . . . . • Tent City • This image shows an art installation (the butterfly), the main causeway (the Esplanade), and the tent city behind. The Esplanade is marked by wooden posts, from which are hung lanterns at night. The geodesic dome is lit up at night and is filled with a dance party, but by day it is only one of many cool shady zones in the tent city. Groups that can afford it, arrive early, claim 'prime' real estate on the Esplanade, and raise larger group-space tents like domes. These groups return year after year and host special events, usually parties. "Butterfly and Tent City Panorama" Slide #8 / 40 (C) Copyright 2005 Sam Oppenheim Photography