Scenes of SXSW 2012

South by Southwest is an annual music, film and interactive conference. Held in Austin, the festival brings a variety of people together. Photos by Dana Plonka.
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Free hugs
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Free hugs
Some festival goers prefer to bare it all, or at least the illusion of it
Dana Plonka
Some festival goers prefer to bare it all, or at least the illusion of it
This violinist thinks "girls rock"
Dana Plonka
This violinist thinks "girls rock"
A two man band
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A two man band
Hipster girls are not a rare sight at SXSW
Dana Plonka
Hipster girls are not a rare sight at SXSW
Mural art and graffiti
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Mural art and graffiti
Craft Spells having fun on the street
Dana Plonka
Craft Spells having fun on the street
Some choose the bring the music with them everywhere they go
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Some choose the bring the music with them everywhere they go
The crowd at the Paste party
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The crowd at the Paste party
Ben Kweller at the Paste party
Dana Plonka
Ben Kweller at the Paste party