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The Art of Photography => User Critiques => Topic started by: Chris Calohan on January 22, 2017, 11:57:01 pm

Title: Mennonite Couple
Post by: Chris Calohan on January 22, 2017, 11:57:01 pm
Not that Mennonites aren't a common people; they are, but to find them on a beach in NW Florida is not all that common, thus an interesting focal point.
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: John R on January 23, 2017, 01:22:33 am
Effervescent. Very nice.

JR
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: RSL on January 23, 2017, 02:47:50 pm
+1
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: Rob C on January 23, 2017, 04:27:04 pm
Well, they've got the power of their convictions, so more strength to them. Nice couple, nice shot.

Rob C
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 23, 2017, 05:55:48 pm
I agree: Very nice shot.
But I'm also curious: How did you peg them as Mennonite? Did you talk to them? They just don't fit my mental image of Mennonites.
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: Chris Calohan on January 23, 2017, 07:30:23 pm
Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes on January 23, 2017, 05:55:48 pm
I agree: Very nice shot.
But I'm also curious: How did you peg them as Mennonite? Did you talk to them? They just don't fit my mental image of Mennonites.

At first I thought they were Amish but I was informed by several people who lived in Amish country that the married women wore black bonnets and the Mennonites wore white. Some research shows that Mennonite women do not wear any rings or other jewelry which explained the lack of a wedding ring. There would be no other explanation for their being off the reservation unless as a honeymoon...
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: BobDavid on January 23, 2017, 09:13:26 pm
In Sarasota, FL:

https://www.google.com/maps/search/sarasota+mennonite+church/@27.2700392,-82.5203135,12z/data=!3m1!4b1

http://www.visitsarasota.org/article/pinecraft-amish-snowbird-community-sarasota
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: Chris Calohan on January 23, 2017, 11:07:05 pm
Well, what do you knowabout that...good info.
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: BobDavid on January 24, 2017, 02:11:43 am
If you ever make it to Sarasota, I suggest stopping off at Yoder's restaurant. Great fried chicken. Best pies ever.
Title: Re: Mennonite Couple
Post by: brianrybolt on January 26, 2017, 09:19:19 am
Quote from: BobDavid on January 24, 2017, 02:11:43 am
If you ever make it to Sarasota, I suggest stopping off at Yoder's restaurant. Great fried chicken. Best pies ever.

I knew there was a reason why I love this forum.  Must get to Yoder's.