New Guinea Collection (#9)

William Dampier aboard the HMS Roebuck surveys the New Guinea coast during the Roebuck Expedition of 1699. From The Book of Ships, published c.1920

Logs in the sunset, Pulau Kelelawar (Bat Island), West Papua, Indonesia
Logs in the sunset, Pulau Kelelawar (Bat Island); West Papua, Indonesia

Map of southeast Asia's Malay Archipelago 1896
Andres Allgemeiner Handatlas - Bielefeld und Leipzig 1896

Orteliuss map of The New World, 1603
Orteliuss map of The New World. This map of the Americas is from the 1603 edition of Theatrum orbis terrarum (Theatre of the World)

Re-enactment of a biride wealth ceremony at Paiya Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Performer from Mendi in Southern Highlands at Hagen Show Papua New Guinea

Common Smoky Honeyeater Melipotes fumigatus Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Highlands Highway running through rain forest at Tari Papua New Guinea

Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradiaea raggiana male calling at lek in Varirata National Park Papua New Guinea

White-winged Robin Peneothello sigillatus hagenensis male near Mt Hagen in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Performer from the Kupop Sing-sing group from Jiwaka Province Papua New Guinea performng at Hagen Show at Mt Hagen. Note the owl wings in head dress and sicklebill feathers in background

Tribal dancers from Simbu Province at Mt Hagen show a Sing-sing in Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Wild Ginger growing in forest at Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Drum with carving of bird beak from Sepik River Papua New Guinea

Barred Owlet-Nightjar Aegotheles bennettii poking head out of roost tree Varirata NP Papua New Guinea

Raggiana Bird of Paradise Paradisaea raggiana male at lek in Varirata NP Papua New Guinea August

Lesser Bird of Paradise plumes for head dress at Paiya Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Painted Tiger-Parrot Psittacella picta Tari Gap Papua New Guinea

Birdwatchers in Varirata National Park Papua New Guinea

Ranforest clearance / logging near Tari Papua New Guinea

Brehms Tiger Parrot Psittacella brehmii Kumul Lodge Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Lady selling wooden carved plaque of Papua New Guinea in design of national emblem which depicts a displaying plumed bird of paradise Paiya Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Waghi River in Western Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Makara Bird View Lodge Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Alpine grassland and Cycads at 9000 ft at Tari Gap in Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Belfords Honeyeater Melidictes belfordi Kumul Lodge Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Victoria Crowned Pigeon, Goura victoria New Guinea

Jiwaka Tribe from Western Highlands at Mt Hagen Show Papua New Guinea Note head dress made from Cassowary feathers

Omo Bugamo Skeleton warriors from Chimbu province Papua New Guinea at Paiya Sing-sing

View from Magic Mountain Lodge across cloud covered valley towards Mt Hagen in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Magic Mountain Lodge at Paiya near Mt Hagen in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Red-collared Honeyeater / Red-collarded Myzomela Myzomela rosenbergii male Mt Hagen Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Southern Crowned Pigeon (Goura scheepmakeri) New Guinea (captive)

Brown Sicklebill Epimachus meyeri female Kumul Lodge Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Cultural group from Mt Hagen dancing at a Sing-sing - Mt Hagen Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Papuan Frogmouth Podargus papuensis at day time roost Varirata NP Papua New Guinea

Alpine grassland and forest at Tari Gap at 9000 ft in Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Huli Wigmen with Blyths Hornbill bills as necklace decoration Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Hale Johu a Huli Wigman from Tari Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea. His eye was lost to an arrow in battle. Feathers in head dress include Superb Bird of Paradise breast shield, Papuan Lorikeet

Baiyer River in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Photographer David Tipling in montane forest at 3000m near Mt Hagen in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea August 2011

Alpine grassland at Tari Gap Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Fortification, moat and stakes around habitation in Tari Valley Southern Highlands Papua New Guinea

Tribal performers from the Anglimp District in Waghi Province Western Highlands Papua New Guinea performing at a Sing-sing - Hagen Show Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Juiwika Tribe from Western Highlands at Sing-sing at the Paiya Show in Western Highlands Papua New Guinea

Huli Wigmen from the Tari Valley in the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea at a Sing-sing Mt Hagen Papua New Guinea. Wearing bird of paradise feathers

Grey-streaked Honeyeater Ptiloprora perstriata Tari Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea, Morobe Province. Markham River Bridge

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New Guinea, a land of diverse wonders and breathtaking beauty. From the topographic map of Australia to the 17th-century map of the New World, this island holds centuries of history within its borders. But it's not just about ancient maps; it's also home to mesmerizing marine life like the Electric fileclam and Disco clam found in West Papua, Indonesia. The RF-Western clownfish gracefully dances among the Magnificent sea anemone in perfect harmony. And let's not forget about the Bigfin squid, with its mysterious allure as it hovers above open water. Venturing into Papua New Guinea, we discover native villages that have preserved their traditions for generations. The kaleidoscopic image of Clarks anemonefish takes us on a visual journey to Ambon, Indonesia. In this enchanting place, even butterflies captivate our attention. A collector diligently works amidst vibrant colors in New Guinea while admiring their delicate beauty. Underwater secrets unfold as we encounter fascinating creatures like Striped eel catfish and Tasseled wobbegong shark yawning off Citrus Ridge on Yanggefo Island. Exploring further beneath the surface reveals gorgonian sea fans adorning coral reefs at Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia – a true spectacle for nature enthusiasts. New Guinea is more than just a name; it represents an extraordinary blend of natural wonders and cultural heritage waiting to be discovered by those who seek adventure and awe-inspiring experiences.