Family Ride

I'd LOVE to hear the story of how you got THIS shot. Long lens? Or did you stand right there and take it? There's no way you had their permission, right? Interesting! Gorgeous country you've got up there north of the Mason-Dixon Line.

 

Anyway ... I really like the treatment you gave this. The sepia tones really complement the farming, almost Autumn feel. Very nice. Was it mid-day, though? The kids all seem to be squinting in the sun. Regardles ... nice work!!

I was in my car looking for landscape shots. They came towards me and yes, I did the unthinkable. Time was 12:30 PM. After I took the shot, the oldest child smiled and waved at me. The father looked straight ahead.

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I'm glad that you got the wave! That would have made me feel much better! :-) I like images of the Amish (although they're difficult to come by!) ... it reminds me of the numerous very different lifestyles that are lived all around us here in the U.S.

Love the colors and the different expressions on their faces. Only thing I don't like is the crop; missing the top of the tree and maybe a bit on the left to accentuate (is that the right word?) the movement.

Howard, as I said in the email to you, I feel like the sepia treatment gives this a timeless look now. The expressions are great and varying, even on the horse! Good timing.

I was born in this area. The Amish hate to have their pictures taken. You should never go against the cultural wishes of a sect of people ... but it's not a bad shot.

Sorry, Carlos. It is the only time I broke the unspoken rule.

You've been getting rather lucky lately, lol. This is truly wonderful. I've seen this sight many times as a child. Being originally from central Ohio and living near both Amish & Mennonite communities for a large part of my life, I rather doubt they object to having their picture taken too much anymore. At least the ones I knew way back when didn't, they thought it was funny that we would be so interested. I dated a few Menonite boys in the early 70's and I went to nursing school with more than a few Amish women in the early 80's. They were fun, had wonderful senses of humor, and were very tolerant and understanding about us mere morals and their unique way of life. They asked as many, if not more, questions about us, as we did about them. It was fun and enlightening. I asked one Amish woman one time if it bothered her to have her picture taken by curious onlookers, she asked, "Does it bother you. We take your pictures all the time! We both laughed! So I guess things change. I found the Mennonites to be a lot less tolerant than the Amish. Don't ask why, don't know. Anyway, this image looks like it could have come right out of the early 1900's. The sephia tone is perfect for the subject, nice job!

excellent image and nice "old photo" tone!!!!!!

wonderful...a step back in time for sure.

Looks very authentic 19th century. Nice work; love the sepia tones.

This is cool. Looks very historical. Howard, you're on a roll!

HA! I love how the horse is the only one smiling for the camera. :) Nice photo.

This is a nice image of an Amish family. They are hard to come by as I was even yelled at for taking a photo from the car window. It didn't slow me down any. I smiled and waved, but was ignored. Sondra