Category Archives: Backroads of Kentucky

The Death of Floyd Collins

Posted on August 16, 2024 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

Most have heard the name Floyd Collins. Many know that he was trapped in a Kentucky cave and died there. However, few know the whole story. When factual accounts are told, it sound like a cautionary tale made up to entertain, shock and leave us with jaws dropped. Continue reading →

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Backyard Wildlife Photography

Posted on July 22, 2022 by bobg.bell@gmail.com

A photographer doesn’t have to go deep into the woods to get photos of wildlife. Backyards, local parks, roadsides, lakes and rivers, and cemeteries all provide ample opportunity to take photos of wild critters. 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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