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Wood sawyer with old double-handled saw
Portrait of sawyer with an old double-handled saw. His beard is dusted with sawdust and he wears a cloth cap. He looks straight at the camera Date: 1989
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1989 Bottom Cutting Dirty Double Dunn Dusty Eighties Handled Manual Philip Sawdust Sawing Sawyer Timber Tough Worker
EDITORS COMMENTS
1989: A Portrait of Resilience and Craftsmanship - The Wood Sawyer In this evocative photograph, taken in 1989, we find ourselves transported back in time to the heart of a timber pit, where the rough-hewn texture of the past still lingers. The figure before us is Philip Dunn, a seasoned wood sawyer, his face etched with the marks of a life spent in the service of wood and the land. His weathered features are dusted with the fine residue of sawdust, a testament to the manual labor that forms the very essence of his existence. The double-handled saw that Philip wields with such practiced ease is a relic of a bygone era. Its aged, worn surface speaks of countless strokes that have transformed raw timber into valuable lumber. The sawpit, nestled deep within the earth, serves as a reminder of the primal connection between man and nature, a bond that has been forged through sweat, grit, and determination. Philip's gaze, steady and unwavering, seems to penetrate the very soul of the camera. His cloth cap, a protective shield against the elements, sits atop his head, its frayed edges a testament to the countless hours spent in the pit. The rippling muscles of his arms, sinewy and powerful, betray the physical demands of his labor. This image, captured in the 1980s, offers a glimpse into a world that has largely vanished from our modern landscape. A world where the rhythm of the seasons dictated the pace of life, and the sweat of one's brow was the measure of a day's work. The portrait of Philip Dunn, the wood sawyer, stands as a poignant reminder of the enduring power of human resilience and the unyielding allure of the land.
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