Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

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A man is captured working outdoors in a woodland setting, operating a chainsaw to cut through fallen logs. He wears safety gear including an orange hard hat with a face shield, a plaid long-sleeve shirt, denim jeans, and protective orange chaps over his trousers. His right foot rests on a log as he guides the saw, which features a visible brand logo on its guide bar. The dense forest background consists of bare trees and undergrowth under natural daylight. The composition is shot vertically, highlighting the physical labor and protective equipment used in forestry work.