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Social media refugee seeking asylum on a new platform to share photos—some from work, mostly for fun. Freelance photojournalist and photographer based in Norway. www.mortenlauveng.no
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Enduring winter mountains and forests on little sleep tests both humans and dogs. This series captures the toll on mushers, handlers, and dogs—where rest is rare, but determination drives them forward. #Femundsløpet #photography #husky #norway #røros #mushing

Lunatics in absolute mayhem, about to embark on a 650-kilometer journey through freezing cold weather, day and night—but they love it. #photograhy #alaskahusky #mushing #dogsledding #photojournalism

Lihkku beivviin – The Sami in Norway have long fought for rights to land, language, and culture, facing discrimination and assimilation policies. Sami National Day, celebrated on February 6, honors their heritage and the first Sami congress in 1917. #photography #streetphotography #photojournalism

Sunrise in Femundsmarka #photography #nature #norway #femundsmarka

With the right light, even the ordinary turns beautiful. #photography #sunset #scenic #oslo #norway

Sohlbergplassen #photography #nature #norway

The window of the soul #photography #art #husky #dogs #norway #frankmotunet

Winter wonderland #photography #nature #winter #sjusjøen #norway

Streets of Stockholm #photography #streetphotography #art #stockholm #sweden

Inspecting one of Oslo’s 35 public shelters today. Norway’s coverage is about 50%, the lowest in Scandinavia, and 1/4 need renovation. Still, even in poor condition, they offer protection. #photography #photosjournalism #documentphotography #oslo #norway

Streets of Oslo #photography #streetphotography #blackandwhite #oslo #norway

Foggy day in Oslo #photography #streetphotography #art #moody #oslo #norway

Foggy day in Oslo #photography #streetphotography #art #oslo #norway

Foggy evening in Oslo #photography #streetphotography #art #oslo #norway

Foggy day in Oslo #photography #streetphotography #art #oslo #norway

Foggy morning in Oslo #photography #art #blackandwhite #oslo #norway

In 2021, 658 suicides were recorded in Norway—a stable figure over the years. Erik could have been part of this statistic if not for a controversial ketamine treatment and a pack of dogs that changed his life from day one. #photography #photojournalism #document #norway #mentalhealth #ketamin

Prinsens gate, Oslo #streetphotography #art #photography #oslo #norway

Taking notes #photography #art #music #oslo #norway

An unknown Nazi bunker was discovered on an island near Oslo, sealed since WWII. Gas mask containers were scattered in the dark, water-filled corridors. The passages, pitch-black, could only be accessed by canoe. #photography #photojournalism #document #oslo #norway

«The sound exists only when you hear it.» Guitar maker Leonardo Michelin-Salomon (49) revives lost tones of modern guitars by studying 19th-century “romantic guitars.” Through a 3-year fellowship, he mastered traditional building techniques. #photography #photojournalism #documentary #crafts

Vøringsfossen, Eidfjord #photography #nature #norway

“I’m not going to kill you.” Amalie Lybekk Andersen is tired of society’s ignorance about schizophrenia. Through an art project, she aims to challenge the stigma faced by people with this diagnosis. #photography #art #mentalhealth #photojournalism #documentary

Frosty #photography #art #norway