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Amish Country

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Indiana Amish country 05-Feb-2007 19:46
They believe their souls will be taken if photographed (no graven images to be taken).... and are not allowed to "pose" for any photos. So candid shots are what you normally see.
Guest 17-Sep-2005 00:19
VERY NICE GALLERY I WAS TOLD THAT IF YOU TAKE PICTURES OF THE AMISH IT IS AGAINST THER RELIGION YOU KNOW GRAVEN IMAGES AND ALL SO WHEN WE VIST LANCASTER AREA WE ONLY PHOTOGRAPH THERE BUGGY'S USAULY FROM A DISTANCE IF YOU NOTICE THERE CHILDRENS DOLLS HAVE NO FACES
Dave Beedon 19-Dec-2004 22:23
Thanks for the explanation. You're right about "from behind," something I had not paid attention to.
stealthfti13-Dec-2004 03:30
First, thanks for stopping to view my pictures. For the most part Amish don't like to have their pictures taken. I live and work in Amish country and my job involves daily contact with the Amish. One day we had an Amish bishop in the office and he was proudly telling us about his daughter's picture (while ice skating) being on the front cover of a local newspaper. Plus the fact that they are a big tourist attraction leaves me to believe that it is a belief not as strictly followed as in the past. Some Amish bishops are stricter than others. I have always tried to be discreet while using my camera around the Amish and I have more that I would not post on pbase because they are closeup shots of people I work with. You will notice that most of the pictures are taken from behind. I have followed (been stuck) behind enough buggies that some days I take their picture. If I lived in the city I would probably be taking candid street picures. You know what I mean? ^_^ Thanks again for stopping by -Janke
Dave Beedon 12-Dec-2004 20:14
I was under the impression that Amish people didn't like to be photographed. Did you encounter that attitude? Am I mis-informed?
Guest 14-Mar-2004 18:31
Excellent gallery!
Guest 14-Mar-2004 17:58
Lovely gallery!! Great shots, very nicely treated and shows a respect for the subject!
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