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Andrew Eberlin's avatar

As someone who rarely looks at Notes, I’m very happy that this will now be emailed!

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Andrew! I am with you on the Notes, and grateful you still want to receive another Post a week from me!

Leon Goossens's avatar

Finally and thanks 😉 I don’t use Notes a lot, so I’m very happy you share this interesting content as a weekly post now..

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Leon! Much appreciated. I haven't looked at notes for the past 10 days, and it actually feels good 😊 Not feeling behing!

Susanne Helmert's avatar

I actually prefer the newsletter, because I try not to spend much time scrolling through Notes in general. If I am getting tired of your newsletter I can just swipe left and archive them! 😉

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Susanne. Very helpful.

KewtieBird’s Photo Journey's avatar

Thank you for moving these Photobook Sundays to your regular feed!! Yay!

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, KewtieBird!

Klamo's avatar

I'm not active on Notes and don't really know how to use it. I saw only a few of your Photobook Sunday notes if I was lucky enough that they appeared when I logged in on Substack, so I'm happy you are making it a Post.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Hi Klamo, thank you. I will make it a Post and see where it goes. I like trying to introduce books that may be useful in the photography context. Many thanks for your comment.

Old Owl's avatar

Søren, please continue with posting about photobooks. I learn so much from seeing these posts and appreciate your time and expertise.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Old Owl! Much appreciated. I plan to continue… just wasn’t sure everyone wanted to hear from me twice a week!

Old Owl's avatar

I'd like to hear from you as much as possible. Just keep on keepin' on for as long and as much as you are able.

Vincent Wagenaar's avatar

I have no problem receiving any post you write, but I had already subscribed to you, so nothing changes for me. I understand your decision to commit to the subscribed and those who interact with you; notes work, but the interaction is often minimal.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Hi Vincent, you are one of the reasons I am concerned about Notes, because I really like your single images. I hope you will collect them and Post them. Maybe in addition to your birding monthly round-ups!? Just a thought. But don’t just do it on my account. 😉

Vincent Wagenaar's avatar

Would you explain to me why you’re concerned about Notes, and especially in regard to me? I’m not sure I get your point, and I know you must have one to make that recommendation. Maybe I will follow your advice, but I want to make sure I understand what you mean.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Hi Vincent, I get your monthly Post in my email. The algorithm is not my friend, so I have to go hunt for the Notes you post, they don't show up in my email, which is not great. I have to go to your home page on Substack and then look at your activity. I do this with a few people. Not many. I want to see your photographs from when you are out and about. I want to read your short paragraphs. And I know I am slow and miss many. I do not want to be like a kid scrolling through notes like those other platforms make you do. I just don't. My decision is therefore to stop reading notes. I will in future try to focus on Posts only. I don't know if this answers your question? Let me know.

Vincent Wagenaar's avatar

Ah, now I understand. I do like the ‘ethereal’ quality of Notes, they sometimes (not often) lead to interesting new contacts. But I don't want to make you hunt for my photos, so maybe I’ll consider a second monthly Post with some highlighted single photos. The problem I have with Posts is that I get the feeling they’re supposed to be statements, pleas, essays, etc. with a structure. For my birding stories, that’s no issue. For my single images (most of them not involving birds) that would mean coming up with a ‘theme’. ‘Highlights’ is the only thing that comes to mind right now, but I’ll give it some thought. Thank you for bringing this to my attention anyway; I guess I supposed you would see my Notes in your feed (because you're subscribed).

søren k. harbel's avatar

Don't do anything on my account. Just to say, I receive your monthly Post. I do not get your notes, which is a shame. Don't take time refining your individual images just for me, but be aware, that sadly, I will not see them on a regular basis in their present form, and I am sure there are others like me, who like your Posts, and would love to also see the rest. Theme, or no theme.

Kate Caddell's avatar

I love the how intimate the photo of the two men is, great book suggestion. I continue to look forward to peeks into your library, thanks!

Vincent Wagenaar's avatar

Hi Kate, I think this comment was meant for Soren, but instead you replied to me.

Kate Caddell's avatar

Whoops, thanks

søren k. harbel's avatar

I saw your message, Kate, all good 🙂 and thank you.

J. Ashley Nixon's avatar

I enjoy reading your photobook reviews, Søren and like them as posts.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you kindly! I appreciate the comment.

Alicia Paley's avatar

I enjoy all your posts. The more the merrier!

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Alicia. It is very kind of you to say so!

Crina Prida's avatar

I concur, keep 'em coming!

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Crina!

Ruben Vicente's avatar

Thank you for adding it as an article, now I won’t miss it =)

søren k. harbel's avatar

Very kind of you to say so, Ruben!

Mark Farley’s wandering’s's avatar

Thank you, another very interesting read.

Please continue to send 🙏

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Mark! I appreciate your reading my musings.

Emilia Nigma's avatar

You found some HCB photos I did not see before!!!

søren k. harbel's avatar

Hey Emilia, a lot of them were new to me too, which is a treat!

Mark Thompson's avatar

I like this on the regular feed too.

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Mark! Thank you for the feedback.

Kenneth Nelson's avatar

Which ever way works for you, I’ll read 😉

søren k. harbel's avatar

Thank you, Kenneth. I appreciate you being here.