Shirley, Thanks for your visit to my album on Amish Barn Building. Like you, I was careful to get permission to photograph this amazing event from the Amish supervisor in charge. I congratulate you on having your album featured. Your obvious respect for these wonderful people is evident by the methods you used to photograph them. The fine composition of your pictures is superb. The titles on each photograph are extremely creative, and each photo adds to the overall story of the Amish. In talking to an Amish farmer in Holmes County, Ohio, I asked him where they got their beautiful carriage horses. He told me that they were formerly racing horses known as trotters from race track stables that were purchased at auctions. He said that they were not fast enough to win trotting races, but the were definitely fast enough for the Amish. Thanks for sharing this wonderful album with the world of Webshots. Bill Cable (heyburn3)

said heyburn3 6 months 26 days ago

Congratulations on being a members choice album in PENNSYLVANIA channel. Wonderful spectacular album! Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Ladislav (Czech Republic)

said fukal_ladislav 2008.07.24 at 08:20:11 PDT

Beautiful album, thank you for sharing with us!

said 98harleygirl 2007.12.31 at 09:33:39 PST

YOU GO GIRL! Everybody loves your pictures! That's really cool....Robbi

said down23 2007.11.19 at 10:24:58 PST

Hi. I don't mean to criticize anybody as most people that aren't from around here wouldn't understand. I live in Lancaster, PA, and it is extremely offensive to the Amish to take pictures, film, or view them. Out of respect to their lifestyle I would highly suggest caution to anybody looking to capture them on camera. It would be just like inviting a jewish family over for dinner and serving pork. If you are in the area to enjoy the beauty of my home I say welcome and enjoy it! If you're looking for pictures of Amish please buy a post card out of respect to them! Again, this was a message not to condemn anybody, only to inform all who read this!

said barnstormer42 2007.06.02 at 10:08:48 PDT

Hi Shirley, thanks for visiting my featured album today and for your very kind words in the guestbook. I wish you and all your family Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Take care, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.12.23 at 12:10:46 PST

Hi Shirley; I don't visit Webshots front-page every day and apparently I missed your awesome album being featured. How outstanding it is. I think you have done a really fine job of capturing the lifestyle in Lancaster County. It is on my list of places I would like to visit and I thank you for submitting such a great album. This album was a well deserved feature and I am so glad I came to visit. Best Wishes, Marjie/Olympia,WA

said windflowers43 2006.10.08 at 07:13:36 PDT

Wonderful pictures of a life so different from ours! I went to college in Lancaster County and this brings back so many memories.

said kimk45 2006.10.02 at 23:11:49 PDT

Shirley: Looking at your Amish photos really motivated me..You did such a fanctastic job of composing them. Just over the mountain from me (about 10 miles) is a small valley called Nippenose (named after the Indian tribe in the area) where many Amish families live. I have never gone out specifically for the reason of photographing these fine people. Thanks for the push, you are always an inspiration. May I ask what area you photographed these Amish?....Len

said hackletip 2006.09.30 at 10:23:48 PDT

You must have been to the Amish Homestead for touring? There is so much beautiful countryside here.....the farmlands are wonderful ....when I see the farms etc I always tell people that it is good living. LOL I live here so I am amazed at tourist time

said spyewell 2006.09.13 at 18:20:05 PDT

Hi Shirley, thank you for inviting me to your album. I would like to go for a ride in one of the buggies with the horses pulling it. They are beautiful horses. I am adding your site to my favorites list. I love covered bridges also. John and I got married on the covered bridge in Winterset Iowa. It was alot of fun, Brenda in MO.

said bsjbrenda 2006.08.05 at 20:38:50 PDT

Shirley, What a wonderful moment in history you have preserved in your work - These are noteworthy works of art. You are truly masterful in your lenswork. Congratulations! Best regards, Srapada, California

said srapada 2006.07.27 at 21:57:14 PDT

Hi Shirley, I take my time to see your album, so a little late congratulation. I liKe the Amish what a people, to live like that!! I am impressed!! In Holland we have also some community's, you can find it on Google, look by Staphorst and Volendam, this people have their religions and walk in old costumes, go to church, I think you like it. Thnks for sharing this lovely album, bye bye warm greetings from Ien, The Netherlands.

said iahuis2 2006.07.25 at 05:47:40 PDT

<font color="green"> Congratulations on being featured, thanks for sharing. Michel

said nttl2k1 2006.07.25 at 03:34:38 PDT

Hi Shirley, An interesting life, the Amish, plain, simple, but I'm surprised you were given permission to shoot photos of their faces. Downloaded #2, good shot here. Best regards on your Featured album. Ron/Oregon Coast

said rboise 2006.07.24 at 07:15:46 PDT

Hello Shirley and congratulations on your featured album Sunday! Great portfolio of life's dedication and conviction the Amish community strives for to achieve spiritual harmony! Your collection is filled with gorgeous imagery as you tell their story..Well Done!! Hope you enjoyed your deserving special day, thanks for sharing your travels with us! Ted

said torretab 2006.07.24 at 04:56:35 PDT

Otis thinks your albums are purrrrrfect. http://community.webshots.com/photo/546548568/2434606010015188143KnrbWW

said randyincv 2006.07.23 at 23:44:43 PDT

congratulations on your feature today!! your photos are awesome! i loved them all! but, my favorite ones were the horses and the laundry.......beautiful album! gala from texas

said roobydog 2006.07.23 at 23:42:11 PDT

Congratulations on a well-deserved feature with this interesting album which is a wonderful insight into a very different life-style. Beautiful photos proving that the Simple Life can bring good health and happiness. Thankyou for sharing and Best wishes.. Gladys, Western Australia.

said gladysclancy 2006.07.23 at 22:34:27 PDT

Congratulations on your featured album today. The Amish are beautiful in their simplicity. I think it would be nice to live there for awhile. I realize their faith is of the ole world. I will probably never go there, so thank you for a peek. Mary (Idaho)

said backofthemoon 2006.07.23 at 20:31:40 PDT

Congratulations on your Feature selection. Very well taken photos, a pleasure to view this album. - Jim

said gdn_ster 2006.07.23 at 19:57:21 PDT

Oooops, Leslie

said bisquitzoe 2006.07.23 at 18:55:08 PDT

Congratulations on being featured today. This album really captures the simplicity of the Amish.eslie

said bisquitzoe 2006.07.23 at 18:54:50 PDT

Hello and congrats on featured album. I really enjoyed viewing your photos. Thank you for sharing them.

said 19mimi63 2006.07.23 at 18:02:21 PDT

I've been here before, but I wanted to stop by again and congratulate you on your feature! Well done! Best wishes, Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.07.23 at 12:27:27 PDT

CONGRATULATIONS! Wonderful album, of a lifestyle that most people don't know exist these days. Joyce, California, USA

said joyce914 2006.07.23 at 11:18:26 PDT

As always, your love of subject shines through the pictures. Carol

said carolincv 2006.07.23 at 09:27:54 PDT

How wonderful ! What is this now? 4 Featured albuns?? Somebody's been working her bum off on becoming a featured photographer. Isn't digital wonderful? You are so talented and have such a big heart. Thank you for being so respectful of their privacy and their simple life. Carol can't wait to join you on your Adventures in Amishland. Randy

said randyincv 2006.07.23 at 09:27:21 PDT

Congratulations on the having "The Simple Life" featured. I spent time in Amish Country around Elroy, WI. I have a great respect for the hard working family life style.. You did an outstanding job on this album. Thank You for sharing with us. Grizz Victoria, Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada

said wingnut209 2006.07.23 at 09:20:30 PDT

Congratulations on your featured album! The photos are great. Thanks for sharing! http://community.webshots.com/user/brianhahaha

said brianhahaha 2006.07.23 at 09:17:15 PDT

very nice pictures, thanks for sharing. beautiful

said jeanpictures 2006.07.23 at 09:03:16 PDT

Congratulations on having your album featured today. Having visited there also I admire their hard work and retention of the old ways of living and working. We would all be better off if we learned some things about family and friend relationships from them which are the really important things in their lives. Jim in Hurricane, Utah

said jwb592002 2006.07.23 at 08:03:18 PDT

Congratulations on your feature! I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Amish via your camera lens. Beautifully done! Marlis in Alberta

said digitaloma 2006.07.23 at 07:54:00 PDT

Congratulations on the feature of a way of life we in England find hard to associate with modern USA. Great photos, like the old mill photos. Eric

said ericy202 2006.07.23 at 07:48:35 PDT

Wonderful album, showing us a different life. Congratulations on being featured today. Trudy-Oregon

said hamiltrudy1 2006.07.23 at 07:37:06 PDT

WhooEE! congratulations on having this fabulous Amishland album chosen as todays feature. Restores my faith in W/S. You done yourself proud in this wone girl. Loree

said sodapop90 2006.07.23 at 06:56:46 PDT

Hi Shirley, congratulations on being featured today. I enjoyed visiting your album. Greetings from Israel, Yair.

said ykarelic4 2006.07.23 at 06:51:23 PDT

Wow, Shirley, just a few days ago I visited this great album and now it is deservedly featured. My heartfelt congratulations to you!Enjoy your crazy and wonderful webshots day in the spotlight! Cowgirl hugs from Houston! Marita (doin' the happy dance, lol)!

said worldtripper3 2006.07.23 at 06:38:58 PDT

Congratulations on your featured album. I have never been to Amish Country and after seeing your album, I think I would enjoy the trip. It might be something to plan on. The history you have captured will most likely continue for years to come. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes from Oregon, Lynn

said 1seahag 2006.07.23 at 06:17:45 PDT

Hi, Congratulations on your featured album - it was great to see this wonderful part of the country through your fine photos. Thanks and regards- Lynne from Virginia

said donolew 2006.07.23 at 06:03:16 PDT

Congratulations on a very well done featured album. I know very well how much time and effort went into getting all these great photos. I have visited the Lancaster area a few times and love it. I pass a newly forming Amish community on my way to work and am hesitant to photograph them, but I have seen some great photo ops such as boys scooting along the roadside in a wagon and once with two milk cans on the wagon, horses and men working in the fields plowing and later cutting hay. All the hay is being put in loose so far and I've met the horse drawn wagons full of loose hay with teens driving it. The other day, 3 little kids were playing in the buggies in the their yard. All the buggies are black compared to the blue ones in your photos. The ultimate in family and community support came this week after the tragic death of a 10 year old boy who was thrown from a horse as the horse bolted. They were on their way to the woods for logging as they have their own sawmill for the new homes, shops and barns that are going up at record speed. As I approached their area, there were 4 chartered buses. Three were unloading. Mostly Amish men all in black with white shirts and their black hats. What a site to see and what a wonderful support for the families that came from southern PA to start this new community of approximately 150 people. Thank you for sharing these beautiful photos. Donna/NY

said debkd 2006.07.23 at 05:57:47 PDT

Good Morning and Congratulations on being featured with this very interesting album on the Amish people. Such a simple and peaceful lifestyle and with a tremendous lot of work. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your special day. Take Care. Leslie~Canada

said rainingviolets 2006.07.23 at 05:29:54 PDT

Congratulations Shirley on your feature today. Excellent subject for an album that you represent very well. If anyone is interested in reading an excellent book about a Doctor that spent his life treating the amish while observing their ways I highly recommend: House Calls And Hitching Posts: Stories from Dr. Elton Lehman's Career Among the Amish by Dorcas Sharp Hoover. Ken

said ckpiros 2006.07.23 at 05:27:45 PDT

Hi shirley,I very much enjoyed this beautiful album of the Amish people,athey lead such a simple life,working hard and are a lesson to so many who suffer from modern stress.Many congratulations on a well deserved feature,Regards,Rod.

said chrisrod100 2006.07.23 at 03:38:42 PDT

Beautiful pictures. Congratulations with your featured album today, enjoy. Greetings John from Maastricht, the Netherlands

said goofjohn 2006.07.23 at 03:24:59 PDT

Hello, Congratulations with your featured album this Sunday! Wonderful Amishland, just a simple lifestyle, charming to see it, but not for me! Your photos are great, I enjoyed viewing your album! Enjoy your special day on Webshots, sunny greetings from Holland, Joke

said _yoko12 2006.07.23 at 02:50:55 PDT

Good Morniong Shirley & Congratulations on this awesome Featured Album of Amishland...Your photos are superb & the captions tell a wonderful story of their way of life.. I remembeer this album as I'd viewed it last Jan..Well Deserved Honor my friend so enjoy your Special Day in the Spotlight...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken <>< <>< <><

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.07.23 at 02:06:17 PDT

Bonjour, Congratulations on your featured album today. Your photos are great!... Thanks for sharing. Luc, Montréal, Québec, Canada.

said maxeclip 2006.07.23 at 01:28:17 PDT

Hi,CONGRATULATIONS on your featured album,you have some really great shots,I have enjoyed looking through them,thank you for sharing,take care Ann (Chester England)

said annedm1 2006.07.23 at 01:22:46 PDT

Congratulations on being featured today. Most interesting album and great photos.Thanks for sharing. Anne (UK)

said _anne179 2006.07.23 at 01:04:59 PDT

Congratulations Shirley. Very nice shots. Kirsten,DK.

said donner51 2006.07.23 at 00:57:41 PDT

hello Shirley, Congratulations an interesting album with lots of fact, Ken from England

said hircock100 2006.07.23 at 00:53:38 PDT

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your wonderful Amishland album. I enjoyed it very much. Ray

said mccoyray 2006.07.23 at 00:43:00 PDT

<font color="navy"> WOW ... CONGRATULATIONS, Shirley on your featured album for "Amishland"!!! Just yesterday I wrote that your "Farmers" should be featured and today this one is, which will bring MANY to enjoy your work! Enjoy your day in the well-deserved WS *spotlight*.< /font><br><ce nter><font color="red"> L@dybug hugs, Judy, Florida</font></ center>

said ladybug591 2006.07.23 at 00:21:55 PDT

Hello Shirley, A Big Congratulations on being Featured with you wonderful album. Have a wonderful Day. Thanks for sharing. Ray and Eileen. (UK)

said viking153 2006.07.23 at 00:12:14 PDT

I enjoyed seeing this album again and with a few new additions, I think. GREAT work, Shirley on a subject I also love! Lucky you to be near enough to see the area fairly often. ... L@dybug hugs, Judy

said ladybug591 2006.07.22 at 11:01:09 PDT

These are the most incredible people ~ simple yet hardworking life ~ hummm, maybe that's the way life was meant to be instead of all the gimic's to make our lives simple that in reality only complicate life. Amish children are gorgeous ~ the animals so well cared for ~ the farms immaculate ~ yes, something to be said for that way of life. Your photos of Amishland are perfection...thank you for sharing. Loree

said greenhorngrl 2006.07.21 at 05:25:54 PDT

Hello Shirley! Thanks for taking us back to the simple uncomplicated but hardworking life of the Amish people. I've never been fortunate enough to visit an Amish comunity, viewing your wonderful album certainly makes me wish I had! Thank you for your comments on my "doors" album! I've just gotten back from a trippin' for a few weeks and am trying to catch up with everyone. Have a wonderful day! Marita

said worldtripper3 2006.07.20 at 10:24:03 PDT

Hi Shirley. What an incredible album! You've got some real gems here! Best wishes, Kris :)

said KrisApplegate 2006.06.30 at 08:19:17 PDT

Simply Fantastic Album Shirley as you've captured alot of the lifestyle of the Amish people with these awesome photos..Thanks for sharing & enjoy your weekend...God's Blessings from Celina,Texas...Ken

said bigdaddy8x14 2006.06.15 at 12:51:24 PDT

What a wonderful album. I've thoroughly enjoyed viewing the lifestyle of the Amish. I regret not spending some time photographing the Amish when I was in PA but I get as much joy out of viewing others work.Thanks for sharing these images that are a great record of the Amish lifestyle. Craig from Scotland

said stormrider_uk 2006.06.02 at 03:14:41 PDT

Hi Shirley - well, I *was* headed for bed and then spotted your Amishland album, so I've gone all through it, drooling ... I do love that area too! I see you're drawn to the drying laundry, the beautiful farms and of course the buggies - and the people. I've read a lot of books on the area and the people - very interesting. I must go, but I'll return. ... Warm wishes, Judy aka L@dybug / Florida

said ladybug591 2006.05.10 at 20:03:43 PDT

Hi Shirley, You have a lovely album here. It is so a different world you show. Thanks for sharing your experiences. Thank you for your nice entry in my guestbook. I know I have the same problem. I never catch up with My Guestbook. Heidi

said cleo85100 2006.05.03 at 15:49:19 PDT

Yes, I had missed a part of the last page. Thank you for telling me and for your nice words in My country album. I understand perfectly your obsession about such a peaceful and quiet area. I love country life and it's good to escape from "civilization" sometimes and see how other people live. And, of course, your curiosity is so natural, everything must be so new for you there. I'd love to see it with my own eyes! I've seen one or other documentary about the subject, pieces of Amish life in filmes... We get curious. All the best for you and enjoy your trips as much as you can! Rosa

said quartominguante 2006.05.01 at 19:33:26 PDT

Hi Shirley, thank you for taking the time to answer my message in your featured album. I believe this is a busy time for you... even for me, and I haven't been featured, lol. I really enjoyed going thru this Amishland album. I think some days in there would be very good for fighting stress, but, after a few days, I would begin missing the computer, tv, my washing machine, etc, and I would be very stressed, indeed, lol. Thank you for sharing these unusual photos, greetings, Rosa

said quartominguante 2006.05.01 at 17:53:17 PDT

Thank You! Thank you for your kind comments about my South America - Punta Arenas, Chile 2006 album on Webshots. I have enjoyed seeing all of your albums, also. Ev Gibson, Tucson, AZ USA

said evgibson 2006.04.23 at 15:07:18 PDT

Hi Shirley, thanks for visiting my albums. You know, I yesterday wondered why your photo of the Bookbinder's was hiding those signs carefully, and of course it is a shame that an Applebees is now occupying this beautiful piece of American heritage.. though it could be worse, eg a BurgerKing or a McD. (Or indeed demolishing.)People in Holland did not like the first Applebee's', so now they are KFC's -- talking of 'from the frying pan into the fire'... Enjoy your Sunday!

said sante1 2006.04.23 at 00:33:36 PDT

Thank you so much for your very nice message in my guestbook for my featured album about Moscow ! Congratulations for this beautiful album so very interesting ... I enjoyed very much my visit !Greetings from Belgium.mary

said marywilford 2006.04.15 at 08:15:55 PDT

Hi Shirley! Thank you for your warm words of appreciation on the 'Featured Member'. It is very nice of you to have taken the effort to write. This album of the Amish country is a very beautiful one. I have always admired the Amish way of life though the nearest I have got to seeing it is to watch the film 'The Witness' with Harrison Ford!! I have been told by friends that the Amish are sensitive to people visiting them. Now, I see this album of yours and I am struck by the simplicity, the uncomplicatedness and the oneness with Nature that they enjoy. What a contrast to the world as we know it!! Thank you for sharing these lovely pictures. Keep well and smile always! :) Best wishes, Suresh from India

said suresh_krishna 2006.04.04 at 20:34:27 PDT