This past weekend, I did a short stint shooting at a local mud sale. Sunny skies proved to be a real challenge in this situation, because using fill flash is not something I feel comfortable using with such conservative subjects. I used longer lenses from 300mm-400mm range for most shots,so I need not be right in their face to get a few images of this culture. I must say I did see some rather unique haircuts throughout the day. It would take me twenty years to grow a beard this thick, and I commented to my buddy that I have never seen an Amish man or woman bundled up for really cold weather. Perhaps they use layers or are just tougher than the average joe. Looking at these shots,you can see they are not wearing heavy coats, while I was wearing 2 sweatshirts and a coat,long underwear,gloves with hand warmers and a wool hat. The man in the bottom photo was very serious most of the time, except this light-hearted moment, and something about his look reminded me of Clint Eastwood in High Plains Drifter.



Really like the characters that are coming out in these images. Really crisp and open, and not a dark shadow in sight (no blue skies?)
Thanks, had a few blue skies. I did quite a few in b&w,cause that works for the simple look.
WOW!!!!!
really cool pictures of the amish folk.they are sooo gentle and happy and kind……
thank-you for these close-ups……….
Glad you enjoyed them.