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Published: 2006-02-25 20:07:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 9331; Favourites: 265; Downloads: 221
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An ethnic group chained to the past, surrounded by the modern world.Eventually, people bend.
Their morals are sound. Their beliefs are deep.
I respect people like this so much, I can't begin to describe. They are solid. Things that aren't material mean so much to them.
Maybe a few of you will say I have crossed lines by taking photos of Amish people.
Let me first tell you that I did not go out seeking to take photos of them.
Let me also explian that these are Amish people working in a downtown city market. Not exactly what I'd call orthodox Amish.
Lastly, I would like to tell you, for your own peace of mind that I did not offend anyone that I shot. I was respctful, and not invasive.
If you don't like it, please just move on.
Respect.
Infos
Fujica St-901
Fujinon 55mm 1.8
Film: Fuji Super HQ 200 color
Take 02-24-06
Roll #5
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Comments: 77
It's a nice image. Just a word of advice, I wouldn't be so hostile to people in the description, it kind of asks for hostility back, which is the opposite of what you seem to want. If you assume people are going to be hostile to you... well, then they will!
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I absolutely love the feeling I get from this picture. That, just another day at work, feeling.
Great capture. Love it.
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Hey, is this the ex-Keller's Foods? At the Banff Springs Hotel?
Looks like it 
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It's like, bam.
The emotion.
And what a different place for an Amish person to be present..
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This is a great shot. My favourite thing about it is that little paper menu beyond the customer on the counter.
We have lots of Amish working in shops and things like that where I live, in Amish country, aka, Holmes County, Ohio. Well, actually they are not Amish, they are Mennonites but just a branch off. Sad how people still have to 'bend' their wills to have a living.
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The Amish are amazing people! :]
Where was this shot?
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this man isn't amish. he's probably a menonite. it's basically a lax version of being amish. they can use basic tools and things. for example, he has buttons on his shirt. the amish only use hooks and eyes and only dress in black... anyway, just thought i'd clarify. lovely pick. i don't mean to sound like an ass haha i just wanted to let you know.
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The amish around me sometimes dress like the guy in the photo, especially when they have to for a job, and not all of them dress in all black, usually it's black pants and a colored/grey/white shirt.
Mennonites in my area typically wear button up shirts and jeans, and the woman usually have a floral print dress on.
Also, amish aren't as primitive as people think. Some do have cell phones and many have a phone somewhere like in the barn, but rarely in the house. They use it for emergencies and business. (I've worked with and for both amish and mennonites and they both live all around me, so that's how I know some of it haha)
I live near Lancaster County in Pennsylvania
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haha nice I live in NE Ohio and have run across a little different story. Maybe your PA amish are less traditional haha. I hope no amish are offended by that, and I hope none read this...
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You know way more than me 
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Bravo!
your work has left me thinking
if a photograph can linger like that...well, it makes you a really awesome artist
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awesome work! some strong energy in his expression!!
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awesome job! great focus, and you really captured the emotion in the shot. congrats on the dd!
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Did you ask permission before you took the picture?
You were respectful and offended no one, but can you do that without asking permission first?
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The color in the film has more depth than any filter in photoshop.
You're a gem Jules. No matter how many times I spend drooling over your gallery, there's still so much more to see.
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Congrats on the DD man, I don't know how I missed this in your gallery but it's a fav anyway!
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look at the colors, the grain , the geometry of the shot, people expressions ... it's not just a dinner...
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no problem, art is a question of point of view
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It's great that you got to capture this, I'm sure it's something that not many people get to see. I don't know that I ever will, so I'll fav it just in case... wonderful picture!
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i love daily-life shots with lots of elements. great capture.
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it brings to mind the main character from chuck palahniuk's survivor.
excellent shot.
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Very nice shot. To me it gives that feeling you get when someone meets eyes for a split second.
My dad worked with an Amish man a long time ago in Texas on a dairy. He worked there doing the same things as everyone else, but didn't use the soldering iron. I don't see why they can't get work doing something other than pulling a buggy.
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Despite all the noise going on with the viewers losing sight of the picture and harping on about how right or wrong of you to take this picture (READ HIS DESCRIPTION, PEOPLE!) its a very nice photo. I honestly didn't know that the Amish usually went out and did jobs such as this. You learn something new everyday.. Thanks for that!
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Oh, good, especially I like, that he has that symbol of modern world in background - coca cola
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Beautiful concept in this shot. I like how you captured the contrast between this man and the world around him. Congratulations forthe excellent work and for the DD
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Their morals are sound. Their beliefs are deep. They don't wait for their children to grow up and choose what they believe in and reject them if they choose something different.
Religions poison everything.
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Reading Terminal Market?
They make amazing pretzels.
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very nice capture and explanation. true beliefs are kept in their hearts and are not compromised by the modern world, that's something that should be respected. it is sad that their world is being ruined, but if their choice is to allow modern elements to come in their lives and don't allow those to corrupt them, they are the moral winners. i always respected that community because they truly live what the preach but they also give each youngster a choice whether they wish to continue or move on with different lifestyle.
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I didnt know he was Amish, I thought it was a remnant from the 90's post Faith No More generation!
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