Posted by Dena Sanders on April 1, 2008 at 7:44 PM
This isn't exactly nature, but to me farming feels a lot like getting back to nature.
This is an Amish gentleman in Jamesport, MO. Went up there with a group on Saturday and got a lot of interesting barn/buggy/working in the field shots. One man even let us into his home and barn - very interesting. Everyone was very accomodating about being photographed as long as you didn't capture their face.
Interesting picture Dena. I happened across a mule drawn plow event last fall just north of Buckner. They had several teams working a big field. It was fun to watch and the teams were beautiful.
Posted by Tim Buchanan on April 2, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Pretty interesting - a real glance back into the past.
Posted by Randy Wilson on April 2, 2008 at 11:36 AM
It's a wealthy man who can afford to keep six horses to pull his plow, or a very kind man. Split six ways, that load must be like a stroll in the park to those guys.
Anyway, I think this a good image of an uncommon subject. On my monitor it looks like it could use a little lightening and a touch more contrast.
In addition to sepia toning, you might also see how the image looks with the saturation dialed down some, or with selective desaturation.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on April 3, 2008 at 5:02 PM
Hi Dena, great to see you posting! Jamesport is a very neat place, quaint town with its many gift shoppes and small town charm. The Amish population and their lifestyle would make for some interesting photos, never thought of pursuing it when I've been there. I'm somewhat surprised that they were so accomodating to have their pictures taken from any direction.
I really like this shot and the six horse drawn bottom plow. Looks like a lot of work (for everyone) but then again after a day at most jobs we'd probably trade them without hesitation! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by Dena Sanders on April 4, 2008 at 7:50 PM
Hi all,
Thanks for all the great suggestions. I did do a few different sepia versions and really like the results.
Wayne, you're correct, the Amish don't believe in having their faces photographed, but if you ask to photograph from behind or from a long distance where they're not recognizable, they are pretty open to it. Some will let you photograph their children from the front because the children haven't become members of the church yet. But that varies by family. I'll post a little boy post shortly.
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9 repliesThis is an Amish gentleman in Jamesport, MO. Went up there with a group on Saturday and got a lot of interesting barn/buggy/working in the field shots. One man even let us into his home and barn - very interesting. Everyone was very accomodating about being photographed as long as you didn't capture their face.
Anyway, I think this a good image of an uncommon subject. On my monitor it looks like it could use a little lightening and a touch more contrast.
In addition to sepia toning, you might also see how the image looks with the saturation dialed down some, or with selective desaturation.
I really like this shot and the six horse drawn bottom plow. Looks like a lot of work (for everyone) but then again after a day at most jobs we'd probably trade them without hesitation! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for all the great suggestions. I did do a few different sepia versions and really like the results.
Wayne, you're correct, the Amish don't believe in having their faces photographed, but if you ask to photograph from behind or from a long distance where they're not recognizable, they are pretty open to it. Some will let you photograph their children from the front because the children haven't become members of the church yet. But that varies by family. I'll post a little boy post shortly.