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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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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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