Amish farmhouse, central Pennsylvania
This photograph captures a typical scene in this quiet valley in central Pennsylvania. I produced it on a recent outing with Bill Coleman.
In recent years I have enjoyed photographing in central Pennsylvania with my good friend Bill Coleman. I return as often as I can to photograph Amish farmland with Bill in this enchanting valley.
Years ago, Bill was the portrait photographer serving State College, PA. He was also the photography advisor to the high school yearbook, and in that capacity became my mentor as I was grappling with my new hobby – photography. Bill gradually moved away from commercial portraiture and devoted himself full time to photographing a small community of Amish farmers. He’s been doing that for 35 years – and still producing wonderful photographs. He is especially interested in photographing Amish children, but his landscapes and studies of the physical world in which this community resides are stunning. Check out his website. I especially recommend the “New in 2009” and “New in 2008” sections.
The grazing cows reminded me of pastures in the Midwest, but the heavy sky and the ever-present mountains that define this valley gave an entirely different feel.
I return frequently to photograph Amish farmland in this enchanting valley.
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After almost a month, I am on my way home.
He explained that he will be the last of four generations to farm this land.
I was busy racing around, taking advantage of the exciting light and dramatic clouds <p> </p>
The gravel roads were very soft and sometimes treacherous because of all the recent rain.
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Nanci
Really wonderful!