Dr Isaac Vaisman, APSA, PPSA
May 2023 - Classic vs Modern
About the Image(s)
On my last visit to the Amish Country in Pennsylvania, I stopped at a gas station next to a supermarket and restaurant where the Amish families were doing their weekend shopping and dinning. When I saw this where two families are loading their transportation means in a classic Amish Buggy pulled by a horse and the other into a modern, powerful, spacious and comfortable vehicle contrary to their classical principles and way of living. I could not resist to document the moment.
I used a Nikon D850 with the Nikkor zoom lens 24-120 mm f/4 @ 58 mm and with these settings: ISO 320, f/8 and 1/1000 sec. The image was PP in LightRoom and cropped.
This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted
(Groups 36 & 67)
A classic comparison. i love these timeless images. Just remember the old vehicle utilized horsepower, but so does the new vehicle. Posted: 05/04/2023 15:47:45
Very true Larry !! Posted: 05/04/2023 15:53:39
I like this image as it clearly shows two ways , old and new , of living in a unique society which to many of us is not realy understood. It also shows that although we are different in many ways , we are also the same in many ways. Posted: 05/08/2023 10:13:20
Isaac - Wonderful! It's possible that we are witnessing two different sets of religious beliefs/practices of the Amish (those with the buggy) and of the Mennonites (the Toyota).
One distinguishing feature of Amish from the Mennonites is the Amish resistance to embrace modern technology. Amish make very little use of technology and generally maintain very little contact with the outside world, no more than necessary. They dress up in very traditional outfits and live in very small tight knit communities.
The Mennonites on the other hand dress up in plain clothes but generally would not be distinguishable from anyone else by their clothes. They neither have any problems using technology and nor maintain a separation from the outside world.
Could you crop this on the right hand side a bit to tighten up the image?
B Posted: 05/13/2023 20:36:15
One distinguishing feature of Amish from the Mennonites is the Amish resistance to embrace modern technology. Amish make very little use of technology and generally maintain very little contact with the outside world, no more than necessary. They dress up in very traditional outfits and live in very small tight knit communities.
The Mennonites on the other hand dress up in plain clothes but generally would not be distinguishable from anyone else by their clothes. They neither have any problems using technology and nor maintain a separation from the outside world.
Could you crop this on the right hand side a bit to tighten up the image?
B Posted: 05/13/2023 20:36:15
I like the story it tells. Similar beginnings, different choices, diverging paths. Yet the love of family, the need for food, perhaps not so different as one might think. Posted: 05/23/2023 17:54:43
I love Bruce's explanation of the differences between the Mennonites and the Amish people. This explains the similarity of the two men's clothing. Your image is sharp and clearly tells a story. I wonder how long their traditional way of living will last. You captured a wonderful moment. Posted: 05/27/2023 17:26:42