Bringing in The Hay by skipt07

Bringing in The Hay

The rain moved in today so I am posting this one I took late in the day on the 9th. My Amish neighbor and 3 small helpers taking the hay to the barn. They don't bail hay like the "English" (as they call us) farmers.
Skip that is a great shot. I love to go to Ohio's Amish Country and watch what happened in another time. They go though so much work! But it sure makes for a fine picture. And I really like that you didn't really catch their faces. I try to honor that.
June 12th, 2012  
Wow! A dream come true. The simple life. Hard work, no tv.
June 12th, 2012  
@cdonohoue - Thank you Cathy! I hope you get to make it some time. I was old by my neighbors some time ago, that they don't mind so much you talking picture of the young children, but once they take the vow to follow the Amish lifestyle they don't want you taking their pictures. I always ask before taking the children's picture just to keep the peace. I very very rarely take their picture.
June 12th, 2012  
@meandgod2012 - That they do Matthew. Maybe we "English" could learn a lesson from them.
June 12th, 2012  
What a hay ride! Great capture, Skip! I love it!
June 12th, 2012  
What a beautiful capture of a simpler, but much harder life than we face. That they can still follow their beliefs in these advanced times is nothing short of a miracle. I love your processing...gives it wonderful colours.
June 12th, 2012  
@marlboromaam - Thank you Maggie! I very much appreciate your encouraging comments!
June 12th, 2012  
@lynnb - You are so right Lynn. The Amish are hard workers and very honest! It is amazing to watch them on a barn raising. They walk around on top of a barn like they are walking on the ground. Or at least it seems that way!
June 12th, 2012  
eva
Very beautiful capture. This is a fav for so many reasons.
June 12th, 2012  
Looks like a shot straight out of a history book! Love it!
June 12th, 2012  
@redrucksack - Thank you Eva for the compliment and for the Fav!
June 12th, 2012  
@groovygirlrn - Thank you Sheri! It is reminiscent of by gone days when farm equipment was much less sophisticated then it is today!
June 12th, 2012  
I love it! It is a brilliant photo. Fav
June 12th, 2012  
cool picture skip, don't see that my way
June 12th, 2012  
@jenniferruge - Thank you Jennifer for your kind comments and for the Fav!!
June 12th, 2012  
@wardie - Thank you Paul I really appreciate your gracious post!!
June 12th, 2012  
Wonderful shot! I totally respect these people.
June 13th, 2012  
@grannysue -Thank you Linda!!
I think the world saw just what kind of people the Amish really are after the terrible shooting in Nickel Mines, PA on October 3, 2006. Not only did they forgive the shooter they supported the family he left behind. http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500202_162-2622842.html
June 13th, 2012  
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