(Not Really) New Pictures

[wsloand]

So, I got off my lazy bum and finally scanned in several rolls of photos from Lancaster County, PA that I took two years ago.

Comments

[lyrelle]

I like. Especially the third one down. We keep meaning to go up there for a visit, but it keeps not happening . . .

[wsloand]

It's a nice little area. My mom and I stayed in a bed and breakfast in Lancaster, I think, and we had lots of fun.

nice pictures

[goofy_sigma]

You got some really good pics. This is one palce I would really like to visit, someday.

Do you mind if I share the pics w/ my folks? They visited that area a few times several yrs ago. I'm sure they would really enjoy lookin at your pictures.

Re: nice pictures

[wsloand]

By all means, that's what they're there for.

[eighmelin]

amish people don't like having their picture taken. it goes against the what the bible says.

[redshirtedgradu]

Ok, I admit: I've completely lost the ability to tell when you're joking.
I know they're pro simplicity, but didn't know they actually took umbrage at having their picture taken.. Quick! To the Internet:
www.amish.net sez:
"The Amish people do not pose for pictures because they believe that photographs violate the biblical teaching against making graven images (Exodus 20:4). Also, they are concerned that pictures will promote self-pride. They may put their hands or hats over their faces, look away or take evasive action to avoid having their picture taken"

So is it OK if you only use a digital camera since it's not technically engraving? Not that traditional photography is actually engraving either though...
I do find it amusing that this page actually has pictures of Amish folks on the same page where it says they don't like having their pictures taken. WTF?

[wsloand]

I'll have to remember the digital camera question if I head back there. It could be an amusing question. I can imagine the conversation now:

Bill (to Amish man): So, I understand that Amish people don't like to have their picture taken; is that correct?
Amish Man: Yeh.
B: Why is that?
A: Because we are not to make graven images because it could promote pride-- a deadly sin.
B: What about pictures with a digital camera if they're not printed?
A: What is a "digital camera"?
B: <... explaination of digital cameras leaving out as many technical bits as possible ...>
A: What is "printed"?
B: *sigh*

[wsloand]

I didn't know that was serious, but apparently according to Hugh it may be. Amish people are silly that way. I think that one or two let me take their picture, but there are Mennonites around there, too, and so they may have been one of the Amish-look-alikes. Darned imposters!