It seems every year I drive by this place at just the right time.This year was no exception.

I think this is a field of soybeans being harvested,and he is taking 7 rows at a time.

I wonder where this peaceful path leads?

Have not had my normal desire to go out shooting due to trying some new medicine the last month,so I apologize for not being on top of my game photographically speaking. Captured this rainy scene yesterday as fall quickly begins to fade.

A light fog hangs over the landscape at this rural farm stand.

This local business is covering all the bases for decorating.

Round hay bales sit in a field after being harvested.

Not my normal type of photo, but after seeing spider man guarding this huge pile of hay,I just had to share it. Spidey is about life-size,so you get a feel how big this stack actually is.

Sometimes I am surprised at the things I see in the Amish community and admittedly I am no expert in all things Amish so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. The two girls on this buggy had their teddy bear along for the ride in the middle and I was surprised they even had a teddy bear for some reason.I liked the way it appeared as if the teddy bear had its arm on the girls back. The girl on the right also threw a couple of candy wrappers onto the road,which annoyed me but mom had no idea so I guess kids are the same wherever you go. Heck I even saw a buggy the other night with intense blue led lights shining onto the road underneath and music thumping from inside,which blew my mind a bit.

You just never know what you might see on the back roads of Lancaster county and this guy hauling four 5 gallon buckets on his bicycle is a perfect example of that. Seems like a disaster in the making but he made it work.

I always thought this was a lovely old home and I see it appears to be getting a makeover or a mural? I can only speculate they are trying to get an idea what color to choose? The red brick is the original color in the top corner.

What might have been a nice shot of some local girls heading home from the one room school is ruined by these obnoxious neon safety vests. I still don’t really believe they do much but look ugly on the user but that’s how it goes. If you can’t see a group like this in broad daylight,it might be time to turn in the drivers license.

This little scene played out on the back roads around Intercourse,Pa as what I think are siblings get ready to race down the hill on their scooters. I was waiting for them to pass me and after they did I could see the older brother counting down on his hand from three to two to one and I had no idea what was up till they all kicked it into overdrive.I got this shot in focus with two fingers up. They all went in the lane down the road so I assume they are family.

This little horse is ready to haul the family home after a short shopping trip.Hard to see but the youngster is letting out a big yawn,so maybe the fall chores are catching up to him.

It is nice having an older sibling to pull you around.

A young Amish boy takes the empty wagon out to the field while his brother brings a load back. Every time there is any kind of farming accident involving kids around here, some people raise a ruckus and although the kid driving this wagon can hardly be 10 years old, I personally don’t think it is any of my business how they choose to teach their kids about work. Maybe I am wrong but I remember growing up and learning things the hard way and I believe it was for the good. As an example, our school playground had nothing but hard ground under you and we fell plenty of times, and a friend just told me about a playground being built and the rule was at least 10 inches of soft mulch. Holy cow,talk about raising a bunch of softies.Guess I am just starting to show my age.

Purple martins seem to like to live in these apartment like dwellings and the Amish usually have these on their property for some reason. Maybe with the livestock, the fly/insect population needs to be kept in check but that’s a guess.

These lovely autumn floral arrangements were at a roadside Amish stand near Bird in Hand and captured the season wonderfully.