Back to Basics Baling
by Priscilla Burgers
Title
Back to Basics Baling
Artist
Priscilla Burgers
Medium
Photograph - Photography- Digital Art
Description
"Back to Basics Baling" is a photograph taken at dusk of a farmer baling hay in Pennsylvania Dutch Country. A texture and border were applied to this image.
On the surface, the Pennsylvania Amish lifestyle might appear to be staid and inflexible. However, it reflects a way of life that is based on a literal interpretation of the Bible, as well as unwritten rules from the Amish Ordnung that prescribes behavior, appearance and other aspects of the Amish culture. The resulting community of Amish in Pennsylvania is one of humility, modesty, obedience, equality and simplicity.
Ploughing, planting, cultivating, and harvesting are all done by horsepower using equipment and machinery long since passed by among non-Amish farmers. Many of the ploughs, planters, cultivators, binders, and other horse drawn implements are no longer made; therefore, the Amish are dependent upon each other to keep these rare tools in the hands of its farming community. Parts are dear for needed repairs and bring high prices at Amish auctions. Often the bishop of a district will allow his farmers to hire planting or harvesting out to non-Amish should the weather threaten getting in or getting out the crops.
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December 15th, 2013
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Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
A wonderful rural scene and old-world treatment Priscilla! Congrats on your Feature in Barns Big and Small. We also added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave