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The fear is present

Torbjørn Jønsberg (39) has been part of Oslo's drug scene since he was a teenager. At home in his, a chaotic mix of writing on the walls, food packaging, art objects and old papers, Torbjørn is about to «shooting up» in the cold afternoon light from the window.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2023

Honorable Mention

People

Professional

The fear is present

Torbjørn Jønsberg (39) has been part of Oslo's drug scene since he was a teenager. At home in his, a chaotic mix of writing on the walls, food packaging, art objects and old papers, Torbjørn is about to «shooting up» in the cold afternoon light from the window.

About Artist

John T. Pedersen

John T. Pedersen (1966) is an independent photojournalist based in Norway, with a particular focus on humanitarian issues. I have worked for a number of newspapers, trade press, magazines and agencies. Affiliated with the national newspaper Dagbladet in Oslo. https://www.worldpressphoto.org/collection/photo/2019/37713/1/John-T-Pedersen

John T. Pedersen

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism

Location

Norway

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