Category Archives: Backroads of Illinois

Cairo and some of Little Egypt

Posted on June 22, 2024 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The southern portion of Illinois is known as Little Egypt. Maybe, the name recalls the Biblical story of Joseph and the seven-year famine, as the region supplied grain to the rest of the state during an early 19th century drought. … Continue reading →

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Jpeg or Raw? Looking Your Best in Digital Photography

Posted on June 18, 2022 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

It’s one of the oldest questions in digital photography:  Should I set my camera to shoot raw files, or jpeg, or both, and is there a real difference? With many inexpensive cameras and cell phones, you don’t have a choice.  … Continue reading →

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Full Service Gas Stations Along the Back Roads

Posted on May 25, 2022 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

The last time I filled my tank, I think it was the day before yesterday, the price of regular gasoline was $4.29 at a convenience store in Beaver Dam, KY.  Of course, I got out of my truck, scanned my … Continue reading →

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