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something new…
People have been asking me to start a dedicated website for my photos…well here it is…it is but infancy stage as I have been a little busy. But it will grow.
Simple Shots Photography: The Magic of Ordinary Days
A note to my blog readers:
I blog when the spirit moves me. So if you don’t see anything for a few days or so, no worries, I am still around….just have nothing of import to impart !
the mighty schuylkill
(as seen from its Chester County border into Montgomery County)
asparagus soldiers
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happy mother’s day!
It’s almost Mother’s Day so I thought I would share a rather iconic image of mine from 2009. “Mother and Baby” is one of my favorite photos that I ever took. And for those upset by my Amish photos (who aren’t Amish interestingly enough), this woman actually posed for this for me. I asked, which technically I did not have to do since there is no expectation of privacy with regard to photos taken in a public space.
I had a Pennsylvania Dutch Grandmother and my family has had several Mennonite friends over the years (old and new order), so I am also quite familiar with the Amish (old and new order). Some will allow photos to be taken and will interact more with “English” than others.
To me she represented that incredible bond between mothers and their babies – it is something I think is so truly beautiful to see. To me this picture represents pure joy. When I see this photo I think of how big this little baby is now and hope they are all doing well!
Happy Mother’s Day to all those mothers out there I know (that sounded a little funny but you know what I mean!)
rhubarb
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siblings
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simple joys
I was at the East Goshen Farmers Market taking photos (and shopping!) yesterday. It was a fabulous market and the layout is even better than last year (it would remind you of more of an European market) and I really liked that there were more actual farmers and fewer prepared meals people. I like to cook, so that is my preference.
The East Goshen Farmers Market is under new management which I am very excited about because they are so nice and working so hard for everyone – East Goshen’s market is township sponsored. Some of the new faces I saw yesterday included North Star Orchards whom I visit on Saturdays in the summer at the West Chester Growers Market. Of course I also had to visit Carmen of Carmen B’s Honey which is pretty much the best local honey available!
Anyway, in spite of the many silly rumors that East Goshen wasn’t having an outdoor market this season, it had a large crowd yesterday and many new vendors. And it’s all about the farmers (or should be) so I hope you check them out!
If you were on LAST year’s market list for notifications and what not, you will need to register again. Apparently something corrupted the old list, which happens. Send an e-mail to marketcoordinator@eastgoshenfarmersmarket.org or click on their website http://www.eastgoshenfarmersmarket.org/ and follow their site for the same thing. Or your third choice is to message them through their Facebook page.
I know it gets a little confusing because the former market manager who left to form her for profit business with a model oddly similar to my friend Janet’s Clover Market has somehow forgotten to take down the OLD East Goshen Farmers Market website/blog (http://www.eastgoshenfarmersmarket.blogspot.com ) can you believe it? Anyway, I heard there is a lot of drama going on with that new Malvern market and I don’t understand why that Market Manager can’t live and let live?
I really want to support all three markets, but heck even with Kimberton Whole Foods as a named lead sponsor, until they work out those issues, how can I? I attend these markets to support (and follow) certain farms whose products I like and I don’t have time for middle school turf wars do you?
Anyway enough of the vinegar, enjoy these first photos. I snapped them of the Amish children who were playing as their parents worked their booths. These kids were just so lovely and I loved the fact they could enjoy the simple pleasures of a nice afternoon without having their heads in an iPhone or video game.
I call the photos Simple Joys. I will have more market photos later. Support your local farmers markets wherever you live – it supports local farmers and we need them in our communities!
Enjoy the beautiful weather today!
slice of life: simple pleasures
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columbine
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