Category Archives: Backroads of Illinois

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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What to Know Before Restoring That Old Home

Posted on September 25, 2021 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

About the Author – Driving Back Roads we often see and photograph homes that could use some degree of restoration. The following article is a guest submission by Ray Flynn. He is a civil engineer who co-created Diy Guys together … Continue reading →

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