The normally busy streets and harbour-side are unusually quiet for this time of year.
One of Bodø’s most popular beaches lies deserted apart from one individual practicing social distancing.
One of Bodø’s many school play grounds lies empty and the sound of children playing falls silent.
Children are having to make do with the company of their siblings while the lockdown is in effect.
The library provides a click and collect service during the shutdown.
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Bodø’s once busy airport sits in a dormant state with most flights across the country grounded.
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As schools and nurseries are closed during the lockdown, children are forced to celebrate their birthdays with their parents only.
The local bakery is one of the few businesses to remain open as they are relied upon by many families across the city for their daily bread.
Dancers from Pia’s ballet studio record a performance to be broadcast to the city’s inhabitants during the lockdown, as all public events are cancelled.
The Scandic hotel displays a heart shape in its windows as a sign of solidarity with the inhabitants of Bodø.
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Dan Mariner"Dan Mariner (b.1983) is a British photographer based in Norway and working across Europe. He specialises in editorial photography, shooting for various international magazines and newspapers. Mariner’s quiet and methodical way of making pictures is born out of his education in documentary photography at the Magnum affiliated Newport University, where he honed his skills in colour analogue film techniques and social observation. His rigorous attention to detail and sharp eye allows him to capture moments that pass most people by, enabling him to produce imagery that illustrates his subject matter in an honest and intriguing manner"
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