Photographer of the Amish Bill Coleman passed away last week at the age of 88. From the Centre Daily Times: Bill Coleman, who died Tuesday at 88 of complications from a heart attack, went on to befriend Amish families who invited him into their lives, granting the local photographer rare access to scenes outsiders seldom glimpse. He became known internationally for his Amish images: buggies…
Taken in Wayne County, Ohio. Â Many Amish hire “taxis”; some, when available, ride buses or trains. There is, of course, a third transport option for Amish: they feed you, you drive them. Â I have been participating in this for some time now. Â But I only recently learned the (un)official name of this Amish-English program: “Meals for Wheels”. This photo reminds me of waiting on a…
I am on the road in Holmes County, Ohio, so internet is touch and go, but I just found a little Burger King wi-fi. This shot from this morning from Wayne County should give you a good idea of the wind and weather. Â Lot of laundry out today.
I grew up in a place that got little snow. When winter weather happened in central North Carolina, it was something special. Now I live in a place that gets a lot of it, and it’s not so special. Â Is this how it works for everyone? Â You like winter weather if you don’t get much of it, but live in it, and it gets old…
Actually, I don’t know the precise ages of these two homes, though one has certainly got a fresher-looking paint job. Â Taken in the Holmes County, Ohio Amish settlement. Watch the drive when it rains.
Autumn used to be my favorite season. Â I once pitied the people who lived in areas of the country which don’t really have a legitimate autumn. Â Since moving to a place with severe winters, I’ve lost a little enthusiasm for the fall (knowing what’s right around the corner–four months of frigid air, ice and darkness–prevents you from enjoying it as much). Â Still, on its own…
The latest photo in need of a caption. Amanda Cohen, who took this last summer in Lancaster County, ended up with a little surprise while uploading it to her computer. Thanks to Emma for sending it along!
Taken in the Berne, Indiana Amish settlement. Every picture tells a story. Â Or stories. Â What story do you see here?
A sign you often see outside Amish shops. This one is from the North Carolina Amish community at Union Grove. Are Plain businesses the only places where “modesty is appreciated” anymore? Asheville, NC Amish Furniture
How about another edition of “Name that Amish community“. Can you tell where these 3 photos were taken? (UPDATE note: each is from a different settlement) Photo 1: Photo 2: Photo 3: