As a former amish - I can say this is one of the most authentic portrayals I have seen.

@Jenny-tm3cm

3 жыл бұрын

May I ask what your experience was like? I’m from PA and find Amish very interesting (: also our chicken coop is Amish built

@socio-economicnewsnetwork4740

3 жыл бұрын

How can i become amish or menononite

@cvilla5631

3 жыл бұрын

Can black people be Amish?

@mardiffv.8775

3 жыл бұрын

@@cvilla5631 Being Amish is more then wearing the Amish uniform and joining a very strict Christian Church. The Amish speak their own version of German dialect. Which is very different from common German. So you need to learn that language, which is very hard to pronounce. Amsih life is hard; you have to work hard, own very little, no electricity, no smartphone or internet. But you have your family and Amish community. Children are raised with corporal punishment. So can you hurt your kids? So I think it is very hard for an outsider to join the Amish, regardless weather you are black or white.

@wheatish

3 жыл бұрын

Former Amish? You will always be Amish, you might not be traditional or observant.

I love that she gave them books of the pictures

Growing up in Ohio and living right by the state line with Indiana, the Amish and Mennonite are part of our world. They are hardworking, honest and kind people. She must be very respected by them for them to be so open with her. I love these photos. They show them the way I see them, as regular humans. The posed portraits are so stoic and don't show any of the heart of these folks. I have a lot of respect for them and they make the best neighbor you could ever hope to have.

@Automedon2

2 жыл бұрын

Every Amish person I've met has been very kind and helpful. Once, when I was In Ohio for an auction, I stopped at a store to ask directions. The Amish man, who was getting a ride in some guy's truck, asked the driver if he could show me where I needed to go. They went ten miles out of their way to lead me there. The auction was run by Mennonites, and they too were amazingly helpful and friendly.

@eligebrown8998

2 жыл бұрын

You are right

@Treasure-bl3cn

2 жыл бұрын

@@Automedon2 So, it's a sect. Women are oppressed and controlled but you fantasize about them. They have no rights., they are just being owned by their men, children are getting punished but that's how you talk about them. lol what emancipation? huch

This looks so much nicer than the actual Las Vegas.

@introvertsrock9843

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe you should visit real vegas more. There is a LOT more than the strip there

@thelastminmom5251

3 жыл бұрын

@@introvertsrock9843 lol...Agreed! Ppl only know the Strip. We have so much more. Like the surrounding gorgeous Mountains.

@hutchhutchins

3 жыл бұрын

Outside of the Strip and downtown, Las Vegas is nice and chill.

@kennarajora6532

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelastminmom5251 yeah, or the bodies buried in the desert.

@laus9953

3 жыл бұрын

such societies allow themselves less liberties than our mainstream - but look what has become of us now.. when we'll soon enter the greatest economic collapse ever plus the mayhem that is on the brink - while groups like amish and mennonites may not be affected at all..

I just love that the boy at 1:03 has a racoon as a pet.

@hannathompson7998

3 жыл бұрын

Lol I missed that, thx!!

@AliBaba-mb1pu

3 жыл бұрын

Have you just joined KZread there's a lot of Rcoon pets haha enjoy!

@Randomdive

3 жыл бұрын

It's Rascal!

@heirofthenazareen3812

3 жыл бұрын

LOL I didn't notice that! :-)

@beagoodhuman44

3 жыл бұрын

You have such an amazing eye!

As someone with extended Amish and Mennonite family and as an artist with plain Mennonite school background, this was eloquently and beautifully done with dignity and respect for the culture. Beautiful, stunning work! Your images truly captured the beauty of simplicity in person, form and culture.

@singingstars5006

3 жыл бұрын

How do the Amish take vacations? I thought farmers could never take vacations because cows have to be milked and chickens fed. I've known non-Amish people with small farms and vacations are not possible. So how do they do it? Do neighbors take care of each other's animals?

@AlexChavez-wz1ok

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Dignity and respect. It was a beautiful presentation that captured those two rare qualities in this world. Dignity and respect as you stated. 🙂

@imonthewinningside8281

2 жыл бұрын

@@singingstars5006 Most amish farmers don't take a vacation! But yes, they have fr,neighbors, maybe older children who can help out. Most of those who take off work for a week or more, are either no longer in dairy farming or have other jobs.

I’m so impressed that despite the fact she talked to them and respected their boundaries her photos still come off as so natural and candid. I’ve seen these photos before but never the photographer speak about them and it just gives these photos so much more depth of meaning.

We live in Sarasota and the Amish and Mennonites are a blessing to our city. Beautiful people in all respects.

I appreciate how respectful you are of their cultural choices💖

@KateeAngel

3 жыл бұрын

Choices? Lol, most of them are indoctrinated since birth by the parents

@1882osr

3 жыл бұрын

​@@KateeAngel Is that any different to almost any other culture? Almost every other person around them sang a song to a flag every week or day in school for years.

@emmanuelmedeiros7

3 жыл бұрын

Everybody wants to raise their children according to what they believe to be right. It is being like that since humans existed, as it should be, as long as children are respected in their bodily integrity and don't suffer abuses. When they grow up, they can leave if they don't like it. At least Amish DID in fact homesteaded honestly all of their properties. Can the governments of the world claim the same? What about public education, isn't it "brainswashing" too?

@Drskopf

3 жыл бұрын

@@KateeAngel at least they can opt out of their grupo if they want and not face a brutal militarized repression with lots of deads and lack of freedom of speech, and human rights.. which is a luxury in countries like Turkmenistán, North Corea, Cuba, Nicaragua in the 80's, Myanmar

@juliac3933

3 жыл бұрын

Education beyond middle school should not be a choice

As somebody who lives in the surrounding community of Pinecraft, it's very interesting to see how the neighborhood is seen from visitors. It is true about what she says with it being a sort of vacation spot for Amish individuals from other parts of country, however there is still a subset of the community that are year-round residents. Living here for as long as I have, the individuals portrayed in this video and in the artist's photographs are simply just my neighbors. They are local shop and restaurant owners (seriously, so many shops with such high quality crafted items) and the people you wave to and smile at as you both happen to be crossing the street at the same time. I think it can be easy to generalize a group and label them in anyway you wish, and that goes for any type of community or subculture, but these are the moments that remind us that no matter how you feel, there are still other humans with valuable lives on the other end. I enjoyed that the artist was able to capture the various cheerful moments, so many of which I often see when I am at the beach or getting ice cream.

there are so few feel good stories, This was really great because it was photos of people just as they are

Love how everything is shot in candid and shows the leisurely side of the Amish. I'm really digging the aesthetic too. They are really good with their color choices. Like it's just normal for them but everything looks so coordinated.

I never thought the Amish went on vacation. It's nice to see people just getting along. The photos were very nice.

@kathysemrau2301

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for highlighting my comment.

@kathysemrau2301

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you again. It would be nice if we could get along. My parents had a cottage on the west side of Michigan, and we had Amish people farms around our cottege. It was like looking back in town when we would drive by. I would like wash day the best, cuz all the laundry would flap in the wind. The clothes would be arranged from big to small. Thank you for highlighting my comment.

@strange-universe

2 жыл бұрын

especially traveling any sort of distance. Imagine dragging 8 or 9 kids anywhere! The family next door to me just went on a trip to northern PA (3-1/2 to 4 hours in a vehicle) to look at elk and other wildlife for a few days. hmm, I never thought to ask them where they stayed, or how they got there.

One of the better pieces done on the Amish. She did her homework well.

It's fascinating to see how diverse things are.

Outstanding. I am Muslim and I really really respect the Amish here in the US, and have for many many years.

@DustinHawke

3 жыл бұрын

Respect all people.

@thomasjackson2342

3 жыл бұрын

@@DustinHawke Not all people are deserving of respect. Respect is earned not gifted.

Really good work. Would like to see more stories like this.

Okay hear me out here, AMISH OLYMPICS

@CindyCindyBoBindy

3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! I imagine the beach volleyball would require a bit more clothing than we see in the regular Olympics!

I've met some of these Amish. It was interesting seeing more about their vacation community. I knew they traveled to Florida quite a bit, but had no idea about Pinecraft.

Amazing work. The best part is she was able to give them a print of their photos. Very impressive.

"What happens in Zarahemla, stays in Zarahemla."

I live in London so we don't have these communities obviously but I find it fascinating how they live

It's this kind of tolerance for differences that has been a hallmark of America in our brightest moments. If a New York city dweller can appreciate Amish, there's hope for democrats and republicans.

I love her shots! Beautiful moments captured beautifully

Really beautiful work, wonderful trained eye for group composition and colour. Thanks!

Fantastic work, Ms. Litovsky and the BBC. Thank you.

The photo at 5:10 is spectacular. I really love the way the shutter speed captured the rain contrasting with the colors of the clothing of all of the people.

This was so insightful, well done, honest and beautiful. Thank you.

Yes, letting go of differences and focusing on basic humanity, it's a very real thing. It's a thing. Like, I feel like sometimes, it's just not mentioned cause it's expected but it is a process that you have to effort into....you know.....and it's an important one at that. I'm glad this was done here

Love your photos of the Amish and the respect and kindness that you have for the people! I love to photograph scenery but you've given me some great ideas for taking photos of people!

I just heard of Pinecraft through a vlog by Peter Santanello and I must say that I was amazed how welcoming they were.There are so many misconceptions about them but as Dina said we should just let go or all our political or religious ideas and just foccuss on basic humanity.I would love meeting and just talking about the weather.

Dina. I loved your presentation. The pictures were amazing too but your way of bringing the Amish and the world into a functional coexistence through your experience of their leisure time is so genuine. I love that you identified that while your ideals may differentiate, there is a common ground. Your respect for their values and religious characteristics was so beautifully conversed about. If only the rest of us would be willing to find a simple common ground though our beliefs or values disagreed, we'd be such a better world. I can say that while I really liked your skilled photography, it was your presentation what really kept me watching the video. And the gift of a vacation album to otherwise reserved peoples...Go on lady! Gett'em pictures goin'!!

Great story, and what a gift you've given the children and young people who were present.

This was really beautiful to watch. Thanks for sharing this.

Knew there an Amish community, when I lived there in Sarasota. There was an Amish restaurant on main road, it was great with home style meals and wonderful pies. Years later, I opened a B&B in WNC. Out of all guests, my favorite and became friends were from Lancaster, PA and Mennonite. I learned a lot from them. Her family still there, farmers and living Mennonite life. Explained to me different from Amish, they used tractors and drove trucks. Their daughter and athlete volleyball player, scholarship at nearby university. Great people.

This is incredibly interesting, great work!

Wow!!!!!! Excellent video, explaining a lot, teaching a lot, capturing life, respectfully! Well done, thank you for your perspective! 💯😎👍

The photo at 3.20 is like a painting, very well taken. Very interesting documentary, thanks for sharing.

Originally some Amish came to Florida to farm in the winter. Word spread about how nice it was to spend winter in a warm place. Over the years the city of Sarasota grew and development consumed the farm land.

All the pictures look like paintings im in awe

The work that she does is so amazing. Thank God she had the opportunity and permission to take these photos.

Very cool. I really like that you gave the books to the Amish families. What a great gift!!

Beautiful both aesthetically and spiritually. Loved it!

Of all organized religions, I respect the Amish the most. They don't try to get you to join (quite the opposite). They don't meddle in politics beyond voting. They are not violent nor seek violence against others. They are hard working and good at running businesses. They seem to get along quite well with non-Amish people and don't impose their views and opinions on to others. Yes, very different from other religions.

@royaneekhalil6488

3 жыл бұрын

Hardly. You are being as biased as those who only see the bad side. There is a dark belly to everything and religion has nothing to do with it- just humans being humans. So, do Amish gave good? Yes. But are amish truly all non-violent and peaceful and nice? Nope

@Zenon0K

3 жыл бұрын

@@royaneekhalil6488 Ya, but the odds. Statistically speaking there are going to be outliers in any set of data. The Amish happen to have put forth a very positive spin on their lot. There are people and communities that are damn near 100 percent bad (looking at it from a "civilized" point of view). That as much an anomaly as the Amish being overwhelmingly decent as a people. I'm approaching 30, live in Illinois, and and traveled all over the Midwest and East where most of these communities are my entire life. I've never had a personal bad interaction with any ever, and I can only think off the top of my head of the one specific scandal. Their towns and communities are safe, clean, there isn't crime to speak of whatsoever. Even the neighboring communities feel markedly different. Even the damn Buddishts have some savagery in their history and they are the stereotype for cheery and neighborly behavior, Amish make them feel like jerks.

@jaijai5250

3 жыл бұрын

@@royaneekhalil6488 exactly. The naive, gullible rhetoric that some spout is ridiculous. How can anybody make such sweeping generalisations about a community. Incest, sexual abuse and domestic abuse are also prevalent, but people choose to ignore these atrocities when it suits them KMT

@ellagardener538

3 жыл бұрын

Well Amish People secluded themselves from society in order to escape persecution their very survival depends upon it. You love them because they are secluded if they were in society wearing their tradition clothes and followed the religious scriptures in a modern society you would dislike them just like any other religious group. Now we can debate the ethics and choices of their practices good or bad however seculusion from society can have positive and negative outcomes. Like a lack of education and access to health services more rampant domestic violence or even forced marriages. Many religious people exist who have no interest in i posing their believes however you will see many secular people enforce their political and even militant ideologies like nationalism, socialism, Marxism, facism, libertarianism, ulitarianism etc. with just as much as fevrer as any religious extremist. One is considered more intellectual while the other is chastised as being backwards, fundamentally society has regressed both intellectually and morally even with advent of industrialisation in the post enlightenment era. People like the Amish have secluded themselves in order to avoid those problems and survive the best as they can which is through their core traditions and religious beliefs. Westernisation and colonisation of many countries who were once secluded like the Amish were forced to forgo their traditions and adopt foreign ones that has catrosphic affects as well as some positives. Many people see religion as the easy cop out reality is far more nuanced and complex.

@nunyabiznes33

3 жыл бұрын

Say what you want bout them but there's no doubt they'd survive a total collapse of the grid.

Kudos to you for your objectivity. Refreshing to see someone in your position check their bias at the door, just appreciating commonalities. Stunning work as well. Thank you for sharing.

Great work! She's a photographer that obviously respects, and cares about the subject. I hope she continues going there!

I respect folks who keeps traditions alive. It keeps their culture unique.

Just Amazing!!! Thank You.

This was so good. Amazing story. Amazing photos.

Wow. AWESOME assignment. Fabulous imagery. Balanced insight. I've learned! Makes me smile.

Beautiful documentary, Hope all people there feel good including the hard working photographer!

Outstanding! I loved seeing this group portrayed as being just like everyone else....only a little differently. Great job.

Beautiful, thankyou x

So beautifully captured

Beautiful photos! This video is a real gem.

Very well done Dina! Keep up your beautiful photo story Shots.

Beautiful work, the girls at the seaside were lovely, all of the picture were fantastic well done! Best wishes from Ireland.

This was lovely!

This was entertaining and informative. Good work

Fantastic photography!

GREAT reporting!!!

This photographer is so awesome! Love her documentation

Very inspiring...cool pics... good work...

Thank you for showing proper respect to these dear people. They are truly a national treasure!!!

Thank you!

Fascinating, I grew up in PA. They were everywhere, yet so isolated. It's good to see them taking what is also theirs, the land and all of it's grandeur.

These pictures are amazing!

🥺 I love that you gave them the photos as gifts

Thank you it’s beautiful

This woman did an amazing job bringing to light that Amish & Mennonite are human beings too. KUDOS, Ms. Litovsky!

@Livetoeat171

2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, she just touched the outside of what these people look like in normal society. Their whole life is hell on this earth. The children are abused as well as the women and young girls as young as eight are made to marry men that are 40 or 50 years old and have their children. It's a very sick society but most people don't know anything about that.

This is awesome! Focus on the common things...

love the photos:)

I came here after the "Peter Santinello" video. He called it Amish Las Vegas too.

@rtdmna

3 жыл бұрын

Same, lol

Thank you

That's really cool. We all partake of leisure activities and showing that just proves that we all want the same things in the end.

Beautiful photos!

I just moved to Sarasota, really close to Pinecraft, and I had a lot of questions about the Amish area here. Thank you for shedding some light!

@kayerin5749

3 жыл бұрын

If you are in Sarasota have you seen Lynette Yoder's KZread channel? She and her family moved down to Sarasota a couple of years ago and love it. Her husband occasionally helps with the buses that take the visiting Amish/Mennonite folks to and from. I really love her channel for housekeeping and decorating in a minimalist yet homey style.

@CupidRival

3 жыл бұрын

@@kayerin5749 Thank you for the suggestion, I will check it out! Maybe it'll help us put away the last of these things haha

I really enjoyed this video

Great shots.

Great narration by the photographer. I can tell she likes how the photographs turned out.

Stunning

Beautiful pictures!! Great skills as a photograph :)

Awesome Dina what a good portrayal. I'm from a community near Kitchener Ontario and left in my teens but I have been there. It's not as restrictive as people think and the rule is being changed gradually

Dina, thank you.

This was amazing

Awesome doco! L💚VE IT!! XXX

Wonderful! :-)

Such beautiful photographs, definitely very paining like

I've seen something very similar in Coronado Island in SD. I'm not sure if they were Mennonite or Amish but it was so nice to watch them enjoying the ocean on a beautiful sunny day 🌞 🌴

Beautiful Job!

Thank you. 🌹

Beautiful❤

Lovely depiction of the Amish and Mennonites in their rare moment of leisure. The photographer rendered them in a most authentic and sympathetic light.

Great story... thank you for sharing...

Thank you.

Excellent, I want to see them as just people and this helps. Thanks.

Lovely video.

Wow this makes me want to become a photographer! Amazing!

Oh I didn't realize that each group of Amish, depending on what territory they're in, different rules apply. I thought the rules were the same in every Amish community.

@Servallover

3 жыл бұрын

My hometown in Tennessee has one of the strictest Amish communities in the country. They’re not even allowed to have their photos taken, play instruments, or take the bus, among other things.

@katrinkasanfranciscobayare7364

3 жыл бұрын

@@Servallover Wow thank you for sharing.

@singingstars5006

3 жыл бұрын

@@Servallover I was surprised by these photos because I thought all Amish forbid photography!

@coreywilliams1454

3 жыл бұрын

Each Amish community developed independently, so it makes sense for them to have different rules.

@nunyabiznes33

3 жыл бұрын

@@Servallover I understand the photos but what the heck about not playing instruments?! They never heard of David?

Beautiful photographer