Q: "man in hard hat shoveling." Does this mean that "A man using a tool."?
A: yes

Q: "A small girl in a dress blows bubbles in a grassy field." Does this mean that "A girl is sitting on a blanket eating a sandwich."?
A: no

Q: "A beautifully dressed little girl poses in the forest with her walking stick." Does this mean that "The girl fends off animals with her stick."?
A: it is not possible to tell

Q: "Two guys with nipple piercings are smiling." Does this mean that "The men have piercings."?
A:
yes