young mother, nurse and keen documenter of island life, Casey Sogavo (Check her clips and images on Instagram @its7_ casey / TikTok @casey.sogavo), who brought toddler daughter Eden, 2, along for the ceremony. In a twist only revealed at the time of the presentation, Casey turned out to be first-place winner Roger’s partner – and Eden’s dad – so photography skills definitely run in this family! “As a registered nurse working FIFO, I frequently travel between Rabaul and Lihir with PNG Air,” Casey said. “I love capturing our adventures together – especially our recent trip to Goroka to visit family. “For now, PNG Air is the only airline servicing the Rabaul- to-Lae route, where our family meets us for a fun road trip home. As someone who is not always present due to work I always take a million pics of our little trips, and with Eden, it’s always an adventure!” As #PNG38 came to an end, organisers thanked all who submitted entries –“Your photos
TOP: Morobe dancers with painted shields on Independence Day, Lae; RIGHT: ‘Welcome to Morobe’: Arriving at Lae’s NADZAB Airport. Photos: Louis Lambert (LC Image)
This Eastern Highlands panorama of grasslands under a bright high-altitude sky by Ejay Ado (FB profile ‘Fanboy Fanboy’) was titled ‘Benabena Korofeigu, uphill!’, referencing the Benabena Valley, east of Goroka – home to the Korofeigu Farmers’ Cooperative Society
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