L'homme et ses outils

In the beginning God saw man begin to use all manner of tools, and God called it good and many spirits rejoiced. Among those spirits was one who rejoiced exceedingly, more exceedingly than all the rest. He waited anxiously to use all types of tools. For this reason, God saved him for the time when there would be a fullness of tools upon the earth, for God loved him and called him "Tool Worker".

So Tool Worker came to earth and he began to prune the gardens, that the trees might grow fruit more abundantly....

and God called this good.

Then Tool Worker knew that the wood must not be wasted, so he began to turn wood and make beautiful vessels....

and God called this good!

Not wanting to lose the memory of his efforts for all posterity, Tool Worker decided to make a record of all that he made, so he took pictures of all he had done.....

and God called this good!

In all of this Tool Worker was not alone, for God gave him a wife as a helpmeet, (for it was she who clicked the camera's shutter)

and God called this GOOD!

Note by Rollie:

These pictures were taken using FILM with a large format camera (4 x 5 sheet film); the pictures were not done in Photoshop. Holes about elbow height were cut in the paper background; the outfit was hung against the paper background from a length of fishing line: slits were cut in the sleeves just about the elbows; standing behind the background, hands and arms were put through the holes and sleeves; the tools (shears, camera, gouge) were put in the hands and the picture was taken by my wife. Taking the picture involves loading the film carrier into the back of the camera, setting the f-stop, setting the shutter speed, cocking the shutter, pulling the dark slide, "waking up" the strobes, tripping the shutter, replacing the dark slide, and removing the film holder. Then start the process all over again for the next shot by hanging the next outfit, setting up the camera, getting in position, putting the proper tool in the hands, and taking the picture.

Note by Marsha:

My part only took about 1 minute, but he sure makes it sound like I did a lot of work.