Wooden clog carving begins with a solid pale blank and a carefully guided cut. The maker lowers a hinged carving knife over the wood while holding the piece steady at the log workbench. A fresh curl lifts from the surface, adding to the curled wood shavings that have gathered beneath his feet.

Partly finished clogs wait nearby, their deep foot openings and rounded toes showing where the rough block is heading. The open-sided shed lets soft light reach the wood grain, tool edge and checked shirt without flattening their textures. Beyond the work area, a glimpse of the river gives the small workshop a wider setting. The full view connects the maker's stance, the long tool and the growing shape of the shoe.