Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

Description

An adult male is pictured cutting logs with a chainsaw in a forest environment. He is wearing safety gear, including an orange helmet with a face shield and ear protection, as well as protective orange chaps. The individual is standing with one foot on a cut log, while operating the chainsaw mid-cut on another log. The background consists of a dense forest with bare trees, suggesting a late fall or winter season. The overall lighting is natural, casting shadows across the scene, with a cool colour tone. The chainsaw is prominently displayed, with sawdust visible around the cutting area. The scene composition focuses on the action of cutting wood.