Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

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This close-up photograph captures the lower body of a person working outdoors in a woodland setting, wearing heavy-duty orange protective chaps over jeans and dark boots. The subject holds a Stihl chainsaw in one gloved hand, positioned near cut timber and scattered forest debris on the ground. Natural lighting highlights the textured fabric of the chaps and the metallic details of the machinery. The composition focuses squarely on the working attire and tools of the logger, emphasizing utilitarian gear. The image was photographed in Chicago by Scott Thompson.