Not actually. It's our side porch. We allow our Amish neighbors to use our phone. However, now their renters have been using it and the most recent renters are a nephew and his wife. Sometimes they give me the impression that they think we are their answering service.
I endorse all the comments above and particularly like the painterly effect. It reminds me of the work of the Swedish painter Carl Larsson, https://www.wikiart.org/en/carl-larsson
@pyrrhula - What is odd is the fact that our Amish neighbors are the kindest people. If I need help with anything he is willing to help me out. They have had 3 sets of renters over the past 4 years. They have all been newly married and starting out. Our neighbors have never taken advantage, it is the renters that seem to have the different attitude.
@granagringa - I was trying different effects to try and diminish the tree so that the viewer would focus on the subject without any distraction. It's nothing more than a slight HDR effect. Decrease highlights, increase shadows and push up the texture and vibrance a bit.
I think this shot is fabulous! I don't think many of us, if any, would ever have the opportunity to take a picture like this in our home. I hope they don't take advantage of your kindness too often.
