I'd heard this as a rumor, but researched since my trip and saw that the Amish don't like their photos taken.
Now I feel tacky. In most cases, I was very subtle shooting from the car, but in this case, I was obnoxiously standing on the side of the road (and even got out a zoom lens when she was far away).
she isn't looking at you...her eye was caught by a huge buggy eating moth so she wanted out of there as quickly as possible...your secret photography days can carry on, she never even noticed you...lol
Those pursed lips - commonly found on unenthusiastic people who don't like their photo taken. Its actually accepted that if you are in a public space you must accept that this will happen.
You were brave to take this! I'm always chicken! I went to an Amish area this winter and could not pick up my camera when they looked at me and the kids smiled and waved. I have wonderful pictures in my mind though!
Not all Amish people have the same belief about photographs but I looked it up on the internet and it is said... "The Amish hold humility as a highly-cherished value and view pride as a threat to community harmony. Because items such as personal photographs can accentuate individuality and call attention to one's self, they are prohibited from the home. Moreover, the Amish believe that photographs in which they can be recognized violate the Biblical commandment, "Thou shalt not make unto thyself a graven image." They want to be remembered by the lives they lived and the examples they left, not by physical appearance. Amanda, I too would have taken the photo she was on the road and it wasn't private property. Therefore it was a drive-by shot no pun intended and I don't think you'll be sending her a copy therefore her humility is intact.
Head out on the highway
Lookin' for adventure
And whatever comes our way