The Amish enjoy lives of voluntary simplicity in a land of ever-growing complexity. They farm with horse-drawn machinery, light their houses with kerosene lamps, and send their children to one-room schoolhouses. Their dress is correspondingly modest and subdued, with subtle colors and simple lines.

I photographed this composition of black and white clothing and other laundry on a late winter Monday, the traditional wash day in Amish country. It is such an inspiration to see people living in harmony with their strong religious beliefs.

SIZE: This photograph is printed at an approximate final size of a bit over 3x3,” and is printed on cotton rag photographic paper using pigmented inks for an estimated 400-year display life.

LIMITED EDITION: This photographic print is part of a limited edition produced by photographer Lee Rentz. The edition consists of 250 prints, which includes all sizes and methods of printing.