Hello, long time festival attedee first time burner

Lotus Eater · Post by **Lotus Eater** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 1:59 pm

I would like to say hello to this wonderful community. I have been filming and photographing festivals for the last 5 years, I attend at the very least 6 each Festival season, this year will be my first Burn. Can't wait to meet all of you beautiful people. Oh, I am from a tiny little island on the Coast of British Columbia (Denman Island) This will also be the first time I have ever been in a desert!

caffeineslinger · Post by **caffeineslinger** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 3:13 pm

Hello and welcome!

Lotus Eater wrote:This will also be the first time I have ever been in a desert!

Start pounding water now.

Post by **Elderberry** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:28 pm

Hey there, welcome to eplaya!

Ratty · Post by **Ratty** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 4:51 pm

Welcome lotuseater. One thing that will be very different for you is you need to put away the camera. Seeing it through a lense can ruin it for you.

Lotus Eater · Post by **Lotus Eater** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:13 pm

I can never put away the camera, I feel naked without it. Also I am on the media team shooting some footage for a documentary I am working on.

Token · Post by **Token** » Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:42 pm

What's this "festival" thing you mentioned?

gaminwench · Post by **gaminwench** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:48 am

If you are working with your camera, choose the days/times (sunrise and sunset are best for light) to work.

Leave your camera in camp for the majority of your time in BRC.

Your experience will thank you.

naked is a good thing

Post by **Eric** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 2:13 am

If you have never been in a desert, start increasing your water intake now. By a lot. You need to get used to drinking plenty, and when you're out there you need to make sure you're getting electrolytes as well (from pedialyte or a sports drink)

Drawingablank · Post by **Drawingablank** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 5:53 am

Welcome

Post by **Savannah** » Wed Aug 05, 2015 4:59 pm

Welcome, LotusEater!

Never been to the desert, eh? Bring something to moisturize every part of your body. Artificial tears (not redness relief), a couple of SPF lip balms, thick lotion, and some liquid bandage for your cuticles.

If you are prone to nosebleeds, bring some cheap saline for your nose.

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