Brooks Jensen, the editor of LensWork magazine, puts out a wonderful podcast, usually several times a week. If you are familiar with the magazine, (and if you aren’t, see my post here) then you know what the LensWork philosophy and mission is. That same philosophy, which is to say the discussion of the creative aspects of photography, carries through to the podcast as well.
Unlike some of the others I have previously reviewed, the LensWork podcasts are fairly short, usually only 3-6 minutes min length. They are quite focused and to the point. Most importantly, they are extraordinarily insightful and though provoking. In addition, Brooks has a great ‘announcer’s voice’ which is a pleasure to listen to. In short, the podcasts are simply a pleasure to hear and offer a lot to think about. If you have not yet had the chance to experience them you really owe it to yourself to check them out here.
Administrative Note: I have been able to make daily entries since I started this blog just over 2 months ago. I have many ideas for upcoming posts, but feel as if I don’t want to dilute the quality of the postings by feeling absolutely compelled to post on a daily basis. Needless to say, it does entail time and energy to prepare them. I would much rather write something of interest and that is well thought out than try to simply ensure that there is a daily blog entry. Though they might not be daily, I do plan for them to be very frequent (perhaps even daily at times). I surely hope that this will not deter folks from checking back in frequently!
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I totally agree. Brooks Jensen and his LensWorks are FANTASTIC. I listen to all the podcasts. He is no nonsense when it comes to a well thought out idea or comment on photography. He tells a great story and is very informative. The LensWorks magazine is top-notch.
Howard, this is your blog, you do what you like! Those of us who are interested will either subscribe to you or bookmark you, and come back frequently if we think your blog is of any value. That is how it works! Perhaps you need to get yourself a statscounter of some kind for this blog (you have one on your website).
Keep up the good work, and the interesting topics. See ya!
PS to my previous comment: Some blogs I subscribe to don't have any new items, sometimes for months at a time! I still hang on to them, as they are terrific sites and I want to remain in touch. For the better ones, I'm willing to wait... So, take heart, Howard.
Thanks Janina
Ditto Janina. I'll be coming back to check new content because it's a pleasure to read you, Howard, no matter if you find yourself posting everyday or once a month or whenever you can/feel to.
Ciao!
Sil, thanks for the very kind words. I was just starting to feel a bit of self-induced pressure to post daily in addition to life's other responsibilities and realized that was a bit crazy...this is supposed to be fun! I am thinking that approximately overy other or every third day will be a more comfortable schedule.
I have to agree with janina and sil. I am subscribed to your blog and will come back whatever the frequency of your postings is. I wondered how could you manage to keep so high the quality of your posts writing on a daily basis...
I thought I left a comment on this yesterday, I guess it didn't show up. But it was basically stating how much of a fan of Brooks that I am. Not only are his podcasts well thought out, to the point, and give you a lot to think about, but his writing is as well.
I wish I could keep to a regular posting schedule myself, but so many other things seem to get in the way, or I keep wishing I could make posts that are as comtemplative as Brooks' podcasts.
Thanks Oronet...with kids, family, work, and a desire to work on my photography daily was becoming just a bit too frequent. I am really pleased to have folks giving me positive feedback, I appreciate it.
I've enjoyed many of Brook's podcast too, he has some very thought provoking comments......I don't know how some bloggers blog on a daily basis, especially if you have a full time career and family, with my own blog I could never post every day.
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