Pennsylvania may be home to the Battle of Gettysburg, the bloodiest battle in the deadliest war in American history, but it is also home to the approximately 51,000 peace loving Amish. The Amish are well know for simple living, plain dress, and a reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology. They are committed to a lifestyle of peace and nonviolence, do not carry arms, and do not participate in the military. Amish practices and traditions are based on deep religious beliefs which may seem quite antiquated to most people, yet they have been able to preserve this unique approach to the world even into modern times. Since taking photographs of their faces is frowned upon, when we were visiting Lancaster County we did our best to respect their wishes while still trying to capture the spirit of the day at an Amish auction.
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