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Dani Tribal Chief in Forest

The Dani in the Baliem Valley in Papua was discovered only in the last century, and still live in their traditional farming and hunting way. The tribal chief is still highly respected. He wears distinctive tribal attire, including body paint, feathers, animal bones, and penis sheath called “koteka”.

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Color Photography Contest

2025

Bronze

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Bronze

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Travel

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Non Professional

Dani Tribal Chief in Forest

The Dani in the Baliem Valley in Papua was discovered only in the last century, and still live in their traditional farming and hunting way. The tribal chief is still highly respected. He wears distinctive tribal attire, including body paint, feathers, animal bones, and penis sheath called “koteka”.

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Beng Tiong Ng

The pandemic prompted a rethink of life and fired a desire to travel, see and understand the world. Travelling the world to open my eyes and mind, I strive to use my amateurish skill to capture the human condition and the locals' stories through the lens.

Beng Tiong Ng

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Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel

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Singapore

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