Thunderdome - Blood on the Sand
I was only partially injured while getting this photo from the wild sands of Burning Man.

A group tenderly called the "Death Guild" erected a Thunderdome in the desert city here at Burning Man. I was riding home on my customized Mad Max bike (thx for making it for me +Cliff Baise !), and I saw hundreds converging on the Thunderdome for a massive fight. Screaming hordes started climbing the super-structure to get a closer look. By the time I arrived, the observers were 10 deep on all sides, everyone crushing in to get a view of the big fight ...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the whole story here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Daily Photo - Burning Man Alive
I've been releasing these photos in little batches.  I don't usually add captions to photos, but I have been doing in these cases.  Enjoy!

One of the many wild custom land vehicles heads out to tour the playa as the sun sets.  As soon as the sun starts to go down, everything comes alive in a fanciful way.

- Trey Ratcliff

See the whole set here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Daily Photo(s) - Burning Man Alive
I've been releasing these photos in little batches.  I don't usually add captions to photos, but I have been doing in these cases.  Enjoy!

This was my favorite land vehicle.  I wanted to ride around in it for a while, but I was too busy following it with my camera.

- Trey Ratcliff

See the whole set here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Daily Photo(s) - Burning Man Alive
I've been releasing these photos in little batches.  I don't usually add captions to photos, but I have been doing in these cases.  Enjoy!

On the final night of the temple burn, a huge sandstorm blew across the desert, blinding all of us out in a dreamy haze.

- Trey Ratcliff

See the whole set here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Daily Photo(s) - Burning Man Alive
I've been releasing these photos in little batches.  I don't usually add captions to photos, but I have been doing in these cases.  Enjoy!

There is a central area in the middle of the camp where people come to do yoga, get coffee, perform magic, or do other carnie-like activities.  Some people just go and watch, like this gal here.

- Trey Ratcliff

See the whole set here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Biking Across the Playa
I think I need a bike this year at Burning Man!  And, I need an awesome bike... with all kinds of lights and perhaps some speakers where I can plug in my iPod.  The only problem is that I am not handy.  I have only a few skills, and none of them seem to include all the things that everyone at Burning Man can build except me.  Wherever I go, I'm surrounded by all kinds of nice hand-made art exhibitions...  fanciful and crazy stuff is everywhere.  Sure, I'm handy with a stylus and a Wacom tablet, but that doesn't do me much good in the desert.

So, if you come out to the playa and have an extra amazing bike sitting around, let me know.  I'll bring you some Belgian gourmet chocolate for the trade.

from Trey Ratcliff at www.stuckincustoms.com
The Mega Lobby They don't love it when you take photos in Vegas, but I love to take photos in Vegas, so this causes a bit of a problem.  Since I am not objective about the situation, I go ahead with my side of the story and take photos when and how I choose.  At least, until the authorities show up... I then go into Michael Weston mode and talk my way out of the situation.  This is the lobby of the Venetian, and it looks amazing from almost any angle.  Just outside, you can often hear the valets singing a bit of opera... it's very strange but kind of nice!- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
The Royal Entrance It took me a long time to get this shot right.  In fact, in the upcoming HDR DVD, I try to work on another version of this -- a vertical one.  No matter what I did, I could not get it quite sharp enough because of some camera shake.  This one turned out okay.This is one of the entry hallways into the amazing Venetian hotel in Las Vegas.  Feel free, as with all the photos, to zoom into the maximum resolution version on SmugMug.  And yes, I still think SmugMug is very cool and am still using it after three months.  For more info, see my SmugMug Review.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.
Chihuly in Space I know you guys don't get tired of the Chihuly pieces, and neither do I!  In fact, I like this one so much that I use it as my desktop wallpaper. Just as much thought goes into lighting these as it does the creation.  I always wonder if he has the "lighting scenario" in mind when forming the piece and its colors.  Or maybe, it's just so awesome and naturally formed that it looks good under any kind of light.  Heck, it would probably even look good in a 7-11 at 1 AM when all the pasty-lonely people stumble in for a Big Gulp and a Snickers.  I can say this because I am often one of those people.By the way, you all are free to use my images as desktop wallpaper, for fun, on your blogs, etc.  That is the beauty of the Creative Commons license.  If you are going to use them for any commercial purposes whatsoever, contact licensing at stuckincustoms.com -- the team there will take care of you.- Trey RatcliffClick here to read the rest of this post at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Thunderdome - Blood on the Sand


I was only partially injured while getting this photo from the wild sands of Burning Man.

A group tenderly called the "Death Guild" erected a Thunderdome in the desert city here at Burning Man. I was riding home on my customized Mad Max bike (thx for making it for me +Cliff Baise !), and I saw hundreds converging on the Thunderdome for a massive fight. Screaming hordes started climbing the super-structure to get a closer look. By the time I arrived, the observers were 10 deep on all sides, everyone crushing in to get a view of the big fight ...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the whole story here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
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I was only partially injured while getting this photo from the wild sands of Burning Man.

A group tenderly called the "Death Guild" erected a Thunderdome in the desert city here at Burning Man. I was riding home on my customized Mad Max bike (thx for making it for me +Cliff Baise !), and I saw hundreds converging on the Thunderdome for a massive fight. Screaming hordes started climbing the super-structure to get a closer look. By the time I arrived, the observers were 10 deep on all sides, everyone crushing in to get a view of the big fight ...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the whole story here at the Stuck in Customs blog.

Thunderdome - Blood on the Sand


I was only partially injured while getting this photo from the wild sands of Burning Man.

A group tenderly called the "Death Guild" erected a Thunderdome in the desert city here at Burning Man. I was riding home on my customized Mad Max bike (thx for making it for me +Cliff Baise !), and I saw hundreds converging on the Thunderdome for a massive fight. Screaming hordes started climbing the super-structure to get a closer look. By the time I arrived, the observers were 10 deep on all sides, everyone crushing in to get a view of the big fight ...

- Trey Ratcliff

Read the whole story here at the Stuck in Customs blog.
See photo in original gallery.