The tools of a wood sculptor who was presenting a demonstration at the Oakland Museum. Visit City Daily Photo's monthly theme day link to view interpretations of this theme from around the world.
My grandfather had many tools like this. Your photo has a warm quality and appears as if the artisan is about to take command of these word-working tools.
Ah, the tools of the trade.
ReplyDeleteTerrific theme day post.
ReplyDeleteLovely capture of the artisan's tools. I marvel at sculptors' skills.
ReplyDeleteThe warm wood grips look like they'd be a pleasure to use..so many different shaped wood chizels each for a purpose..nice work ODP.
ReplyDeletep.s. did I mention that j'adore your header picture..gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteUn beau jeu d'outils. On aimerait les voir à l'œuvre !
ReplyDeletecreative take!
ReplyDeleteI really like this contribution
ReplyDeleteIt is worth clicking on this photo to get a closer look. Wonderful tools!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post, our wood sculptors use completely different tools...
ReplyDeleteLove the photo too.
Wow those tools are are work of art themselves..
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. I love looking at tools even though I don't know how to use most of them. It's a beautiful photo.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! They all look so well used and loved!
ReplyDeleteMy grandfather had many tools like this. Your photo has a warm quality and appears as if the artisan is about to take command of these word-working tools.
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
Artisanal artisan tools! I love this interpretation of the theme!
ReplyDeleteAh, beautiful! It makes me want to start chipping away.
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