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Business Owner; musician; former university professor & administrator (retired); interested in photography and genealogy; native Oklahoman; husband, father, grandfather.
In spite of what the FlickrToy "Scout" and the button here (see above) often says, I have had a grand total of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN photos selected for Flickr's EXPLORE (that I know of, at least). It's no big deal, I guess...in fact, five of the photos weren't even taken by me. Here's a link to the whole set...
www.flickr.com/photos/rodmurrow/sets/72057594081760984/
Here's my "not widely traveled" map...it may include more than this, but one family trip was made "long ago" when I was completely unaware of such things...
not widely traveled...
bighugelabs.com/flickr/map.php
Here's my "Wordle," created by a Java applet found on the Utata page by using the tags from my photostream...(it's clickable so you can see it in a larger size - and you can create your own if you want to)...
I'm finding lots of "Favorites" around the Flicker site and feel like I'm learning a lot just studying them. These are the kind of shots I'd love to take - but haven't the skill, the equipment, the time, the...(whatever other excuses). But I still dream and go "kodaking" whenever I can find the time.
My first camera was a black plastic Kodak Brownie Starlet, a 1956 model camera that used 127 film.

I used that camera until I bought the first of two Instamatic cameras (loved the 126 film cartridges and flash cubes!), including model 104 and 304. I also owned several Polaroid cameras, including the 'Swinger' and a model 104.
My first SLR was a Minolta SRT 100, which I still have and which is still a functional camera. I enjoyed the Canon Elph, a small APS camera that I called my 'spy camera' and also used a Pentax IQZoom 140 for awhile. Finally, after the rest of the world had decided to 'go digital,' I upgraded to a Canon 35mm EOS Elan IIe...and after Santa's visit in December 2006, I added a Canon S2 IS to my collection...so have joined the 'digital' trend. I do not anticipate getting a DSLR, though (too expensive for my needs).
With the IIe I use Canon USM 24-85 3.5-4.5, Tamron 70-300 4.0-5.6, and Canon 50mm 1.8 lenses. Most of the time, I use the 24-85, which I acquired only recently (July 2006); it replaced the 28-80 "kit" lens that came with the camera.
UPDATE: 20 April 2008 ~ My "newest" camera is a Yashica Mat TLR just purchased on eBay this afternoon. It will be sent for a CLA immediately upon its arrival, then I'll be learning how to use it. I'm eager to begin.
UPDATE August 2, 2008, I am considering a foray into the DSLR arena. After much deliberation, research, discussion, and a massive comparison of "cost vs. benefits" issues I have decided to purchase a Nikon D-40, if I can locate a new one before the supplies are exhausted. It's a fine camera and the 'consumer' lenses are perfectly acceptable to me...and they are affordable!
UPDATE August 4, 2008 -- purchased a new Nikon D40 with "kit" 18-55 lens. Hope to add the 55-200 VR and a 50mm f1.8 to the bag one of these days (Santa, are you listening??).
UPDATE January 20, 2009 -- purchased the 55-200 VR lens from BH.
UPDATE July 21, 2010 -- purchased the 35mm f1.8 lens from Amazon.com.
UPDATE October 21, 2011 - purchased a new Nikon D7000 with 18-105 VR lens. I never dreamed that I would own such a fine camera!
I'm learning the craft of photo restoration, part of my efforts in genealogy and preservation of our family's photographic history. I learned with Photoshop Elements 3.0, then upgraded to version 4.0, then 6.0, and am now using version 9.0. The members of Flickr groups "Photo Restoration & Colorization" and "Photoshop Elements" are especially helpful.
If you discover duplicate photos in my site, let me know. I try to be careful, but I am, after all, "pushing sixty."
A few of my favorite photos can be found here: Some Favorite Photos


Photos of rod murrow (10)
rod murrow's favorite photos from other Flickr members (2,038)
Contacts (211)
Groups (50)
- Nikon D7000: From Snapshots to Great Shots 4,805 photos, 484 members
- NIKON D7000 CLUB 180,015 photos, 13,530 members
- Geotagged: Oklahoma 1,313 photos, 101 members
- US Route 64 156 photos, 39 members
- Android Photographer 25,036 photos, 2,390 members
- NWOSU Creativity Photowalks 1 photo, 6 members
- October 10, 2010 1,938 photos, 2,703 members
- Oklahoma State & National Parklands 560 photos, 101 members
- M-K-T KATY Lines 213 photos, 49 members
- Churches Kościoły Kirchen 42,016 photos, 1,363 members
- Five-State Bridges 1,080 photos, 69 members
- Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge 2,748 photos, 250 members
- Rock Island Lines 805 photos, 108 members
- Buildings, Beautiful in Black and White 4,081 photos, 379 members
- Nikon 55-200 mm F/4 5.6G ED-IF AF-S DX VR Zoom 23,100 photos, 2,320 members
- Pay It Forward: Portraits of Other Photographers 34 photos, 91 members
- *DIY Photography Equipment 7,609 photos, 6,761 members
- DIYPhotography 18,908 photos, 11,292 members
- Great Salt Plains 90 photos, 21 members
- Long Shots 1,314 photos, 854 members
- Living Life Through A Lens 112,639 photos, 2,991 members
- Quality Abstracts 8,719 photos, 7,053 members
- Historic Oklahoma Architecture 2,102 photos, 186 members
- Cemetery Trees 1,441 photos, 99 members
- Nikon D40/x 18-55mm Users 64,515 photos, 3,396 members
- Flickr 888 5,057 photos, 10,748 members
- Contemplative Photography 13,964 photos, 560 members
- Picture My Weekend 68 photos, 11 members
- Out My Way 939 photos, 62 members
- Top 20 Railroad Pictures (Please read the rules) 15 photos, 100 members
- First-Name Basis Signage Project 14,088 photos, 1,414 members
- Oklahoma Colors 3,530 photos, 126 members
- Better in black and white 8,106 photos, 536 members
- Tracks without trains 6,972 photos, 1,082 members
- U. S. Highway 81 402 photos, 42 members
- Architecture 903,996 photos, 52,743 members
- the meme 29 photos, 29 members
- * gallmese's b&w gallery * 14,813 photos, 2,538 members
- Railroad Signals,Lights and Signs 7,100 photos, 386 members
- 844 383 photos, 51 members
- U.S. National Wildlife Refuges 12,425 photos, 507 members
- Whiners 7 photos, 4 members
- caged 1,316 photos, 313 members
- historic porches, gingerbread, woodwork, millwork, & scrollwork 6,574 photos, 513 members
- Oklahoma Thunderstorms 2,364 photos, 372 members
- OK Centennial Street Clocks 178 photos, 16 members
- Old Barns, Farms & Equipment 18,975 photos, 1,084 members
- Rainbow Warriors 9,176 photos, 4,885 members
- Windmills: The old fashioned kind. 2,471 photos, 693 members
- Southeast Kansas - Original Size photos ONLY 394 photos, 35 members
Testimonials (1)
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The Cameras Voice says:
"Rod is one of my long standing contacts, a faithful commenter and a photographer with a keen eye. His photos sing with insight and appreciation for the world around him. I always look forward to seeing his latest work; sure to surprise and delight. Great work Rod.!!!"
9th August, 2008
- Name:
- Rodney Murrow
- Joined:
- July 2005
- Hometown:
- Dacoma, Oklahoma
- Currently:
- Alva, Oklahoma, USA
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Business Owner
- Website:
- Murrow's FrameArt LLC











