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A performer in a red and white checked sarong with gold trim and a dark top spins two flaming poles at night, with flames shooting from both ends. A second flame burns low near the wooden deck in the foreground. White chairs and draped white fabric stand in the dim background, and a faint haze of smoke hangs in the air.

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December 20 20132013-12-20Night photograph of a performer in a red and white checked sarong with gold-trimmed edging, seated low on the ground while swinging two flaming torches on long rods, one raised overhead and one held to the right, with fire and smoke trailing from the wicks. A red headband is visible and a white tent canopy and white chairs appear faintly in the dark background.2013-12-20Night photograph of a fire performer in a red headband and dark sleeveless top with a red-and-gold checked sarong, kneeling on a wooden stage. He holds two long metal poles with blazing torches at each end, one raised overhead and one held low at his side, with flames and smoke trailing around him. Behind him white chairs and white draped banners stand in a dim outdoor setting. No a person candidate is visible.2013-12-20A night-time photograph of a fire performer in Bali, twirling two flaming poi-style torches in each hand with arms spread wide. The performer wears a black sleeveless top, a red-and-black patterned wrap skirt, dark trousers and a red headband. Behind them stand a white draped gazebo and a row of white chairs on a dark wooden walkway, lit by warm orange flame glow.2013-12-20December 20 20132013-12-20A performer in a black sleeveless top and a red-and-white checked Balinese sarong with a gold-patterned sash stands in a low crouch at night, spinning two flaming fire poles outward in both arms. Red headwear is tied around his head, and smoke trails from the torches. Behind him are white tent fabric and rows of white chairs under a dim light. No a person candidate is visible.2013-12-20A night photograph of a fire performer on a dark wooden walkway, swinging a flaming prop in each hand while twisting his torso. He wears a dark top and a red, orange and black patterned wrap skirt. Behind him stands a white canopied cabana with cushioned chairs under warm lights, with tall pole banners on either side. The flames are bright orange against the dark setting.2013-12-20December 20 20132013-12-20A night-time photograph of a performer twirling two blazing fire poi or torches at arm's length, one in each hand. He wears a black sleeveless top and a red, white and black checked wraparound sarong, with a dark headband. Bright orange flames stream from the torch ends and light the scene against a dark background with a few white chairs and tall banner poles in soft focus.2013-12-20A night photograph of a performer twirling several lit fire torches on a wooden deck beside a white-draped gazebo with empty chairs. The performer wears a dark top, a red headband and a red-and-orange patterned wrap around the waist, with dark trousers. Flames blur in motion around the figure, and the setting is dimly lit by the fire and the gazebo lamps.2013-12-20December 20 20132013-12-20December 20 20132013-12-20