CPOY 76 Domestic Picture Story Award of Excellence: The Last Mink
A narrative picture story or thematic essay photographed in your home country that either reports on significant events, celebrates life, portrays sport or explores environmental, social, economic or political topics. 8 photos maximum per story.
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Slide 7 of 8
November 25, 2020
“In the transport industry, you should preferably be 25 years old and have 25 years of experience. With an age of 53, I am the last one that is preferred, and the first one who is let go”, the truck driver Bjarne Pedersen says.
The killing of the mink industry hit an entire profession, and a lot of destinies were turned. Bjarne Pedersens has had his last day ever as a truck driver at Limfjordens Fodercentral. He feels old. His steps are heavy and so are the eyes.