About 35 people were treated to an exciting presentation by France Rivet, a talented and accomplished photographer, and most of whose slides kept the audience spell bound. We were amazed to learn that there are huge stone canyons, beluga whales, camp sites, flowers and even some warm days, in a land that most of us thought of as just ice and snow. The logistics and fun of camping in taht area fascinated us. Many of the audience stayed for quite a while after the presentation to share stories or ask questions. A number of France's beautiful photos were quickly purchased after the presentation, lasting reminders of a wonderful evening.
Alice Smeathers, National Capital Region Wildlife Festival, april 2010, Ottawa, Ontario

These are amazing photos - especially the bears. You have put a lot of work in the exhibit and there is so much information about the region. I hope it attracts some people to the area (but not too many). I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was and how much I enjoyed the photos. Congratulations!
Elizabeth K., Ottawa, Ontario

Thank you so much for enhancing Alta Vista Branch with your wonderful collection of photographs. And thank you for your presentation on February 6. Several people have commented on how educational it was and how much they enjoyed your photos. We appreciate the time you have given to share your photos and experiences with our community. Sincerely.
Sandra Michael, Ottawa Public Library - Alta Vista Branch, Ottawa, Ontario

Quelles belles photos! Félicitations sincères. (What beautiful photos! Sincere congratulations.)
Guy D., Gatineau, Québec

Quel beau vent de fraîcheur ça m'a donné! Ta passion pour le Nord et la nature est palpable, on la ressent à travers tes photos et ton site. (A real wind of fresh air! Your passion for the North and for Nature is palpable. We feel it through your photos and your site.)
Claire C., Gatineau, Québec

Absoluement renversantes ces photos, magnifiques, splendides, informatives aussi... bref, les mots me manquent pour exprimer toute ma joie devant tant de beauté. Merci, merci. (These photos are absolutely staggering, magnificent, splendid, informative too... in summary, I can't find the proper words to express all my joy in front of such beauty. Thank you, Thank you.)
Louise D., Deux-Montagnes, Québec

J'ai beaucoup aimé les photographies: elles donnent un bon sentiment de la grandeur désertique de la région, elles montrent avec émotion la beauté des bêtes et des fleurs. Il me semble que tu as fait une bonne sélection de photos : diverses et reliées, couvrant le sujet. J'ai apprécié les commentaires développés et bien composés qui accompagnent les photos: cela donne une dimension pédagogique à l'exposition, à côté de sa dimension esthétique. Alors que j'admirais les photos, une bibliothécaire est passée en s'exclamant:"Très belles photos!". (I really liked the photographs: they give a good idea of the barren vastness of the region, they show with emotion the beauty of the animals and flowers. It seems to me that you have done a good selection of photos : diverse and related, covering the subject. I appreciated the comments accompanying each photo: it gives an educational dimension to the exhibit, besides its aesthetic dimension. As I was admiring the photos, a librarian passed by and said: «Very nice photos!»).
Michel L., Gatineau, Québec

Superbes photos. Vous avez beaucoup de talent. Vos photographies inspirent plusieurs émotions. L'immensité de la beauté de la nature et ses habitants!! C'est à couper le souffle. Bravo et merci de partager avec tous. (Superb photos. You are very talented. Your photographs inspire several emotions. The vastness of Nature's beauty and its inhabitants! It takes my breath away. Bravo and thank you for sharing with us.)
Johanne C., Deux-Montagnes, Québec

Merci de nous faire découvrir ces merveilles et de nous faire rêver. (Thank you for allowing us to discover these wonders and to make us dream.)
Madeleine L. Carleton-sur-mer, Québec

Formidable! Tu transmets ta passion si bien! (Fantastic! You pass on your passion so well!)
Francine et Yvon, Granby, Québec

Merci d'avoir partagé ton expérience de l'île Somerset. C'est unique! Je suis très fière et heureuse de t'avoir reçu chez nous. Tes photos sont superbes. (Thank you for sharing your experience on Somerset Island. It is unique! I am very proud and happy to have welcomed you in our library. Your photos are wonderful.)
Chantal L., L'Île-Perrot Public Library, L'Île-Perrot, Québec

Bravo! Tu as su rendre ce côté majestueux de cette nature boréale avec ta caméra mais aussi avec ton âme passionnée. (Bravo! You have been able to show the majesty of this boreal nature with your camera and your passionnate soul.)
Lucille S., Deux-Montagnes

WOW! Super cool!
5th grade student, François-Perrot primary school, Île-Perrot, L'Île-Perrot, Québec

Bravo! Félicitations! Magnifique! Éblouissant! (Bravo! Congratulations! Wonderful! Dazzling!)
Jade, 3rd grade, Varennes, Québec

Vos photos sont du bonbon pour nos yeux. Merci de nous en faire partager toute leur beauté. (Your photos are candy for our eyes. Thank you for sharing all this beauty.)
G. Gagné, Boisbriand

Bravo! Toutes ces photos embellissent et illuminent notre biblio! (Bravo! All these photos embelish and illuminate our library!)
Carole T., Repentigny