Anita's Photoblog
Lancaster County Farm
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 7 March 2008 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
Although Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA, has lots of Amish farms, this is not one of them. This is what the Amish call an "English" farm, that is, a non-Amish farm. I was struck by how beautifully maintained it is. Located about 4 miles from my house.
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GJC from Kyoto, Japan
How beautiful and peaceful, though of course it's a lot of hard work out there. But it's a lovely scene.
7 Mar 2008 3:06pm
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
It is gorgeous isn't it? I have always been so drawn to this are for it's simple beauty. It takes one back in time.
7 Mar 2008 3:36pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Wonderful peaceful picture - almost looks like it could be the scene for a painting. I don't see any power lines - are you sure it is "english"?
7 Mar 2008 6:14pm
@Chris: Good point! I saw a pickup in the drive both times I went there, so made the assumption. I will have to go back and find out!
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
It's a beautiful (and quite substantial!) farm and a great shot! I love the strong contrasts between all the white and the brown earth. Earlier today I was looking at Kathleen Connally's "A Walk Through Durham Township" photoblog; when your image opened just now I immediately thought it looks like a scene that she would have captured.
I may be a city boy, but I love scenes like this.
7 Mar 2008 11:05pm
@Ron: Thank you very much for your compliment!
John Maslowski from Dallas,PA, United States
Beautiful picture, Anna. I always want to head down to Lancaster and take some photos of the country there. You captured the atmosphere in Lancaster perfectly with this shot. You've inspired me to get down there this year for sure. Great shot.
8 Mar 2008 1:35pm
David from Bryn Mawr, United States
Ron from St. Louis compares this to photos by Kathleen Connally. This helped me click on what I admire so much about this photo. Like here excellent work, you've figured out how to set up all the ingredients in the shot in a harmonious whole, in a way that best tells the story. It's an essay!
15 Mar 2008 6:30pm
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/50 second
F/32.0
ISO 100
52 mm (35mm equiv.)