Baby in Bilum Bag

The multi-coloured string bag, is a purse, pocket and cradle for the people of New Guinea. Photographed in a village along the Sepik river.
This photograph won the grand prize in a photography contest sponsored by the "Toronto Star" newspaper.
Part of the prize was a trip to the Cook Islands for two people.
It has appeared in numerous books and magazines.
It was chosen as the cover image on the Travel Photographers Network in September 2005.


Nikon F90-Nikon 85 mm 1.4 lens-Fuji Provia