Morning reflections

I usually carry my camera with me wherever I go. Yesterday was no exception. I was on my way to a meeting when I passed through Walnut Creek, one of the oldest settlements in Holmes County, Ohio. The morning sun was straining to filter through on-rushing clouds, part of a cold front bringing in some welcomed rain.

When I stopped to take a photo of one scene, I saw this one, the mirror reflection of this nicely kept farm, known as the Jonas Stutzman farm. An official historical marker notes that Stutzman was the first white settler in the eastern section of the county, arriving from Somerset County, Pennsylvania in 1809.

The details in this photo, coupled with the farmstead’s history, made “Morning reflections” my Photo of the Week.

Author: Bruce Stambaugh

Writer, marketer, columnist, author, photographer, birder, walker, hiker, husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, township trustee, converted Anabaptist, community activist, my life is crammed with all things people and nature and wonder. My late father gave me this penchant for giving and getting the most out of life, my late mother the courtesy, kindness, and creativity to see the joy in life. They both taught me to cherish the people I am with. I try and fail and try again. View all posts by Bruce Stambaugh

12 thoughts on “Morning reflections”

Jamie says:

October 2, 2014 at 9:02 am

The best camera is the one with you which is why I carry my camera whenever I go too!
Lovely reflection shot(:

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 2, 2014 at 9:05 am
  
  Thanks for commenting, Jamie. It’s good to know that I’m not alone with the camera at the ready.
  
  Bruce
  
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spanishwoods says:

October 2, 2014 at 9:30 am

Beautiful area. Great shot.

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 2, 2014 at 9:33 am
  
  Thanks. I’m glad you liked it.
  
  Bruce
  
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Ruth Jantzi says:

October 2, 2014 at 6:57 pm

sTUNNING!! The red barn reminds me of the farm I grew up on, except we didn’t have a pond on the property. Ask Neva if she remembers the Lichti farm. That’s where we met. Ruth J

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Bruce Stambaugh says:

October 2, 2014 at 7:09 pm

Thanks, Ruth. I’m sure she does remember your farm.

Bruce

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breeze says:

October 4, 2014 at 6:54 pm

It’s been a long time since I’ve been in Amish country. Thanks for taking me there.

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 4, 2014 at 6:56 pm
  
  You are more than welcome. Come back anytime.
  
  Bruce
  
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Donna Rhodes says:

October 26, 2014 at 7:36 pm

Thanks Bruce for posting the picture of our friend, Ivan Miller’s farm. It is truly beautiful. In the book recently out-“Ninety-Nine Rats On A String-Legends, Facts and Folklore of Walnut Creek, Ohio”- is a picture of the farm from the 1880’s supplied by Ivan. The owner of the farm at that time was
Dr. (and Rev.) Abraham Mast who is in the picture. I read some time ago that the farm is the most photographed scene in all of Amish Country. The history of the origin of this property alone makes it all the more special. A picture of the marker honoring Jonas Stutzman is also included in this book.

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1. Bruce Stambaugh says:
  
  October 26, 2014 at 7:43 pm
  
  Donna,
  
  I appreciate the info on the farm. White Jonas’ farm was also the cover of a coffee table type book, “Holmespun,” I wrote the introduction to that book.
  
  Bruce
  
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  1. Donna R. says:
    
    October 31, 2014 at 11:07 pm
    
    Bruce, I just saw your reply concerning the book-“Holmespun” . I have a
    copy of that book and it is a treasure. I had to pick it up and read your introduction as I was not familiar with your writing at the time I would have purchased the book when it came out in 2002.
    I enjoy your blogs so very much. I found you by accident when I was searching for information on the tornado that went through Holmes County a few years ago. Keep on keeping on—Thanks for your interesting posts and photos. Donna R.
    
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  2. Bruce Stambaugh says:
    
    November 1, 2014 at 9:08 am
    
    Donna,
    
    Thanks for you words of encouragement. Indeed, I will keep writing, and in fact, I am in the process of writing a book about my experiences of living among the Amish.
    
    Bruce
    
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