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Second Creek: A Monroe County, WV Community

Posted on September 20, 2020 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The only grist mill that survives along Second Creek, Reed’s Mill has been there since 1791, and has been in continuous operation. At one time, there were some 22 mills along a 20 mile stretch of the creek. Continue reading →

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Black and White for Back Road Photography

Posted on August 15, 2020 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

Back road photography is different than documentary photography. It’s subjects don’t normally make the nightly news, and aren’t timely in the same sort of way. They are, however, just as important. Continue reading →

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Photographing Barn Quilts

Posted on July 6, 2020 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

Anyone who has spent time drive rural back roads has seen quilt blocks painted on barns. They are quite common in parts of West Virginia, and most states have them. When I first started seeing them a few years ago, … Continue reading →

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