This harvester is a little intimidating to the horse-drawn wagon that is trying to get as far off the road as possible.
The Rumble Seat
A sunday evening ride in Amish country passes by a one room school.This buggy had an extra rumble seat in back adding room for an additional three family members. Take note,all four hooves are off the ground at once,which at one time was thought to be impossible.
Looking Back
These three brothers were very intrigued by the photographer and kept looking back at me.I missed a truly great shot just before this image when two of them were peeking under the seat and the shot was out of focus.
The Good Life
A father takes his eye off the wheel for a moment to glance back and talk to his boys who are enjoying a relaxing ride on the wagon while sitting in their favorite chairs.
The Low Rider
Two Amish girls sit low to the ground to plant a crop as their brother guides the contraption down the field.
Special Delivery
This unique moment was one I was glad to have captured but it would have been better with a longer lens.I was driving when I noticed what appeared to be a wheelbarrow load of black puppies being unloaded at an Amish farm and as I scrambled to grab the camera and focus,I see one lone white puppy coming out of the mix.The boy was being very careful with each one and had a big smile the entire time. A 200mm lens barely reached and the light was terrible but just the white puppy and the way I captured him lowering it made for a rather unique moment in time.
Farm Yard Friends
These five horses lined up for their photo while I was parked on a back road. Each one came in beside the next till they were all ready to have a photo taken.
Our Mail Rocks
Without a little help from the rock garden,the mail would not be delivered this day.She is giving it her best shot to help with the chores.
Cinderella Departs
Occasionally I see something I don’t expect to see in the Amish community and this cinderella tent was one such sighting.Maybe they got it at a yard sale,but I am sure their imaginations will make the most of it.Dad is offering junior a hand to ride to the ball.
Before Social Media
A group of ladies portrays life in the civil war era.
Farm Flowers
A patch of flowers accent the landscape near this farm.
Hanging The Sign
The younger siblings watch big brother hang the sign advertising cute bunnies for sale.
The Flower Patch
Brand New Shoes
These two Amish brothers were feeling pretty good as they headed to the buggy with several pairs of new shoes each.I bet the ladies are a little jealous right now.
Snack Break
This family was enjoying a snack break of chips and soda as they headed down the road one afternoon.
Farm Fence
Got It Made
This little guy must be doing something right to get the best seat around.
A Cool Spritz
The Wagon Train
Not the greatest photo but an Amish man heads out to the fields with a long train of wagons ready to be loaded with the freshly cut crop.
Giddy Up Sis
A trip to the mailbox means an opportunity for a free ride from a sibling.Notice the reigns wrapped around her neck.
Passing Gear
Finally found something slower than our Amish buggies.A paving crew
Double Rainbow
This is the third rainbow image from a recent storm.Not sure what conditions create a double rainbow but it always seems to be lighter than the main one.
Working Near Home
Preferred Seating
Thanks to a willing older brother and an extra harness,these Amish kids can go for a make-believe buggy ride. I like the use of the wooden chairs for a more comfortable ride.
A Family Affair
A busy day harvesting hay features mom at the reins and dad on the wagon piling the hay bales.The children are off in the distance doing various chores.
Tail Wagging Fun
A young pup gets some fresh air in the crate on the back of this buggy.His tail was wagging quite a bit,so he must have been enjoying the ride.Two boys in the buggy ahead can be seen looking in amazement after the buggies went separate ways and they noticed the dog that was behind them.
Buggy or Bug?
This is something I have never seen before.An amish home with a buggy in the driveway and a VW Bug in the garage.Maybe the bug is there in case they are late for church? At least they kept it black as expected.
Hang On Grandma
An Amish grandma gets a back seat tour of the Lancaster county countryside in this tiny cart.Hopefully the young driver keeps it to a slow crawl or someone might be getting a swat on the hind quarters.
Amish Driving Lessons
This little scene turned out way different than I thought it would and here is why.As I drove past this farm lane I quickly glanced in and saw what I thought was 4 children ready to head out for a wagon ride,and all I saw was the kids all loaded and ready to lead the horse,so I decided to go a short ways up the road and wait for them to come by.After about three minutes,I became impatient and drove back to see what the hold up was,and that’s when it became clear that the horse was fake and it was a training session I had witnessed.By then all but one had gone somewhere else and it is one of those shots I will play over in my head that I should have gotten.
Storms Are Building
Very hot and humid weather has been creating the right conditions for afternoon storms recently.I photographed this set of storm clouds from the safety of my truck and used the tablet to fire the camera sitting on the tripod outside. There was only one lightning bolt,but it was to my right off camera. Amazingly,it never rained here,but came down in buckets just up the road.
Donald Reese Photography 