I have lived among “the plain people,” as the Amish are sometimes called, for more than 30 years. Over the years, I have marveled at the groupings of their nondescript buildings, the simple beauty of the textured angles. Of course, I am likely romanticizing their architectural practicality.
This farmstead is a good example. The combination of a fresh snowfall in the foreground and a bright blue sky in the background nicely framed this cluster of farm buildings at this Old Order Amish homestead.
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.
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The scene reminds me of the paintings of Eric Sloane. Are you familiar with his work?
Thanks so much, Mike. I wasn’t familiar with his name, but Googled him, and I’m sure I’ve seen some of his paintings before. That’s a high standard with which to be measured. I appreciate the comparison. Bruce
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The scene reminds me of the paintings of Eric Sloane. Are you familiar with his work?
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Thanks so much, Mike. I wasn’t familiar with his name, but Googled him, and I’m sure I’ve seen some of his paintings before. That’s a high standard with which to be measured. I appreciate the comparison. Bruce
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