
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.
“Plain” geometry is my Photo of the Week.
© Bruce Stambaugh 2015.
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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