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kimene 07-Feb-2008 13:51
Your work is outstanding to say the least! Ever truly inspired!
warmth
kimene
François Hamon 15-Dec-2007 20:51
Des années encore, Francis sera une source d'inspiration inégalée... Tant d'émotion dans ces images d'un cher disparu...
Dave Deacon 14-Dec-2007 20:07
I believe in reincarnation. So, I guess the Master is back already and growing. He'll soon shoot his next PBase gallery. Look out for the talent!! :)
Guy Dube 21-Nov-2007 00:31
Francis Toussaint a ete une inspiration pour moi. J'y reviens temps en temps me ressourcer.
Nick Clayton 15-Sep-2007 16:41
This is a beautiful gallery Francis

http://www.pbase.com/nickclayton
julivalley 25-Jul-2007 23:24
Dear Francis,
I continue to visit your galleries. You were taken too soon. I wish your family would publish a collection of your best.
Soenda 10-Mar-2007 09:59
And still your light illuminates our world and fires our imaginations.
Jane Julian 02-Nov-2006 20:42
Very wonderful gallery!! Best of best! Enjoy it!
Jean-Claude Liehn 28-Oct-2006 04:09
Je reviens sur ces galeries plusieurs mois après leur découverte et m'aperçois combien inconsciennement, elles m'ont influencé. J'ai pris l'habitude de présenter mes galeries en trois colonnes et respectant une symétrie des formats, c'est ici que j'ai puisé cette idée, je ne m'en souvenais plus. Et bien des sujets de mes photographies sont présents ici. Je ne dois pas être le seul des amateurs qui ont vu leur intérêt pour la photographie augmenter avec le numérique, à avoir été influencé par le travail de Francis.
Qu'il soit disparu est une très triste nouvelle. Que son oeuvre continue à vivre ici est émouvant. Merci très sincèrement à ceux qui font que ses galeries subsistent sur PBase.
Kim Randolph 16-Sep-2006 17:41
Francis was the first pbase artist that I added to my favorites. As a new photographer I emailed him several times with questions that he always answered with gracious generosity. Thank you to pBase for keeping his galleries here. I have missed him. Kim
dave 03-Sep-2006 17:51
Im so sorry to hear of his death.
He was a WONDERFULL photographer.
Its so sad.
Dave ...............
julivalley 25-Aug-2006 14:01
Your thanks go to Slug, the operator of pbase, for his continuing display of dear Francis' wonderful images. Francis is gone too soon.
Soenda 20-Aug-2006 03:46
My heart lept, for a moment, when I saw Francois's gallery in the most popular list. Could it be true...just a rumor that he is gone? Mais non.

Already three years? He was a major insptiration to me. I thank whoever it is who keeps his galleries here. They remain bright light to set a course by.

julivalley 13-Apr-2006 00:36
You are missed and much-loved, Francis. Your beautiful images continue to inspire.
Ben 14-Mar-2006 22:02
May you rest in peace, your galleries are an inspiration to many, especially me.
Rob Lewis 10-Feb-2006 01:23
Three short years since your death today but your work lives on in the hearts of those who admire your work.
Thank you for your art and inspiration - it still inspires us all as I am sure it will do well into the future.
shadepuppy 08-Feb-2006 01:29
As others have stated before me, Mr. Toussaint's work was the first that I added to my Favorite Artists list when I joined PBase. Francis, your work thrilled me and inspired me, and I still thank you for sharing your love of beauty and your talent at creating photos that show that love. I am thankful that PBase will retain your photos in your memory.

From what I have seen in his remarks to people who have asked for photo tips, as well as the remarks from his associates and friends, Francis was as fine an artist at the Art of Living as he was a fine photographer. I was never lucky enough to meet the man, but I mourn the loss of the photographer. May your spirit always be surrounded by Beauty and Love.
JOSE MATA 14-Jan-2006 16:54
ERAS UN GRAN ARTISTA FRANCIS, TU YA NO ESTAS CON NOSOTROS , PERO TUS IMAGENES NOS ACOMPAÑARAN SIEMPRE, DESCANSA EN PAZ. PPMATA
LC Johnson 07-Jan-2006 07:45
These images are breathtaking and make you feel like you are there. This is my first time viewing Francis' work and I made comments on pictures before finding out that he is no longer with us. God bless. There is no way these pictures were taken by an ordinary person--he was extraordinary. My regrets to the family.
Lisa Feuer 27-Oct-2005 04:58
I'm shocked to hear that you are gone. I've always loved your work, still do....will keep you in my list of favorates. I know you are bringing beauty to where you are now, just as you brought it to us here. RIP.
Rene Hales 19-Oct-2005 12:13
Francis was among the first artists I added to my favorites list. I will miss his creativity and his wonderful work. My heart goes out to his family and friends.--Rene
bamburg 01-Oct-2005 14:33
God Bless you Francis! You have shared so many wonderful moments with the world. Youwill be missed yet remembered my friend.
Jeroen (Buffel) Meijerink 28-Sep-2005 18:48
I wanted to say something to francis, who galleries i just discovered, that i really like his photography. What a tremendous loss. So now these words are for his family...
dhphoto 28-Sep-2005 15:13
I spoke to Francis often about the wonderful quality of his work and I am deeply saddened to hear he has passed away. If his family ever read this I'd just like to say I think he was one of the very best photographers I have ever seen.
John B. 12-Aug-2005 23:50
I am saddened by the loss of Francis. He is amoung the pantheon of the greatest photographers ever. I remember the first time I happened upon his site here and then at Fred Miranda I was left visually speechless. We all mourn the loss.
PHOTOCAT 25-Jul-2005 18:17
Deeply saddened to hear about Francis' not being amongst us any more. May the supreme bless him. -Cat
Stephen "Fuzzytek" Boyle 25-Jul-2005 14:27
I haven't been visiting pBase too much recently, and when I saw how old Francis' galleries were it seemed very odd. Francis' photos have been my inspiration since I joined pBase, he was my 1st favorite. He truely was a magician with his camera.

An assembly of his work into a book would be fitting tribute.

I'm so glad his gallery will remain available as a testimony of his work. Thank you.
Bob Rhéaume 21-Jul-2005 01:28
I am truly and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of this gracious and sensitive soul with the powerful and unique talent. A hopeless hacker at photography with no clear notion or strong feelings as to what constitutes art, I nevertheless know that viewing the work of Francis Toussaint has given me great joy and has been both inspirational and discouraging. For me, his photos are overfilled with the beauty and humanity in the world around him, and they reveal the soul of an artist combined with the skill of a master craftsman. His great talent was to clearly see this beauty and humanity and to routinely and skillfully record his exquisite vision for all of us to enjoy. I can vividly remember the genuine excitement I felt when I first chanced upon his wonderful photos, and although I believe I’ve grown more discerning and harder to impress as I’ve worked at my own photography in recent years, I can’t honestly say that the allure of his magnificent images has dimmed in the slightest. Thank you, Francis.
Patrick DEBETENCOURT 01-Jul-2005 13:27
Je suis extrêmement peiné d'apprendre la disparition de Francis Toussaint. Il a en effet été pour moi, (tout comme "Anne's Photos" ci-dessous, et certainement beaucoup d'autres), le photographe qui par ses galeries sur Pbase m'a donné envie de découvrir ce site, puis de m'y inscrire. Encore récemment, c'est pour une bonne part sa galerie sur le meeting de la Ferté-Alais qui m'a incité à y aller faire des photos.
J'étais surpris de ne plus voir de mises à jour de ses superbes galeries, mais je ne pensais pas apprendre sa disparition dans son guestbook...
Comme beaucoup d'autres "Pbaseurs" je suis très heureux que ses photos restent en ligne, Ainsi nous pourrons y revenir encore et encore en pensant à lui. Au revoir Francis et merci pour toutes les merveilles que vous nous laissez. Vous avez été, et vous resterez pour beaucoup une source d'inspiration... Patrick
julivalley 24-Jun-2005 20:36
I wish someone knew how to reach his family and arrange for a book of his photographs.
robert joyon 22-Jun-2005 07:05
Triste nouvelle...
C'est encore plus que de la qualité, je dirai de la perfection.
Un grand trou pour le commun du monde de la photo...
Avec respect pour "son œuvre" et son travail
lebororo
Nev 17-Jun-2005 21:12
Very sad to hear about Francis. His galleries are probably the best on PBASE.
Tom Rotkiewicz 17-Jun-2005 15:56
Sorry to hear about Francis (I had that feeling about him awhile back but didn't want to believe it). He was up there among the best...and he still is.
ricecake 17-Jun-2005 15:17
Francis' photos were the first to inspire me, the first I added to my list of "favorite artists". How sad to learn he is no longer with us, but I am glad that Slug is keeping his galleries here for all of us to appreciate.
David Hasenick 16-Jun-2005 01:42
The loss of Francis is indeed sad news for our world in photos. From well-known landmarks to simple objects, the diversity in each frame by Francis lures a closer look. I have always admired the creative artistry captured in his photos.
Michele Rodgers 13-Jun-2005 05:31
A great loss but a great legacy in the photos!
julivalley 10-Jun-2005 13:09
Happily, Slug plans to keep Francis' images on pbase for us to admire. Francis was such a gifted artist with a camera. I never tire of looking at them.
Juli Valley
Guest 09-Jun-2005 15:47
I read about his passing and came to see the galleries. But believe it or not, some immature person has already started to spamm the galleries with rude comments knowing he'll not be around to delete them.
Guest 09-Jun-2005 13:43
Dear PBase,

Please keep this gallery as a memory of a great Artist. Again and again looking at your unforgettable photos I say BRAVO Francis!

Yuri
julivalley 09-Jun-2005 13:38
I had feared we had lost Francis for months. I had tried to locate him through some forum friends in Paris without luck. He will be so missed. He was a genius with the camera.
Juli Valley
Daniella T. 09-Jun-2005 01:06
That is a very sad news in deed. when and how did it happened? How old was he? Is there any biographical information available on him? Quelle perte pour l'humanité, un si grand talent :(
Guest 29-May-2005 18:28
Your photos are amazing. What lenses do you use?

MPR.
Guest 23-May-2005 03:35
These pictures are amazing- that's all I can say. I would spend hours on end just looking at them if I could, but I can't.... I'm no expert, but these photos truly capture some amazing feeling that makes a person want to go hop the next plane to somewhere, anywhere, that looks as beautiful as it does in the pictures. Thanks for sharing.
Théo 14-May-2005 15:05
Terrible nouvelle si c'est vrai...

Je ne pense pas qu'il ait jamais publié de livre malheureusement (il n'y a rien sur Amazon à son nom)
Dan 14-May-2005 14:58
That is very sad; did he ever published his work somewhere?

When did he passed away?
John Vermé 07-May-2005 06:30
Francis has passed away, I am sad to inform you.
Peggy Roden 28-Apr-2005 21:27
Are there any books by Mr. Toussaint. We are interested in purchasing gifts for cruise participants cruising the northern coast of France.
Andreas 07-Apr-2005 14:52
Wonderful pictures. I thank you very much.
photo_ink 03-Apr-2005 01:44
Does anyone know anything about Francis? He has not posted any photos for 15 months :(
Marc Vermeulen 12-Mar-2005 20:33
So many fantastic galleries,great work.
Marc
Mehdi 28-Feb-2005 10:36
Tout d'abord bonjour ...

Comme tout le monde ici je tenais à vous féliciter pour vos photos, et j'aurais aimer savoir comment vous contacter.

En effet, je suis moi même graphiste, et certaines de vos photos m'intéressent dans le cadre d'une de nos éditions en print, afin d'illustrer certaines régions de france et d'ailleurs.

Si vous pouviez me contacter assez rapidement par mail : mbouchafa@hotels-exclusive.com

nous sommes basés à Paris, merci encore, j'attends de vos nouvelles.
Alain-Philippe BAUDRY-KNOPS 18-Feb-2005 11:40
Suis allé voir vos photos, j'aime beaucoup ce que vous faites.
Bravo
Alain
Brooke 05-Feb-2005 19:41
I don't know if this is the correct way to do it, but I wondered if your pictures are available for purchase, I don't mean to offend you in any way, I cried when I saw your pictures of Mont. St Michel and want to have them around me always, any help would be appreciated. You are a blessing
digital photo magazine 04-Feb-2005 10:24
Hi Francis

Great images, would you be interested in having some of your work featured in Digital Photo magazine's gallery section? If so drop me an e-mail at chris.robinson @ emap.com
Maurice Hammon 02-Feb-2005 16:42
Frustrated I am - you have a very wide range of images with a very high proportion showing the "x" factor. Frustrated because I am not so productive. I wonder what proportion of your day is spent out with a camera?
pretty06 24-Jan-2005 00:50
j'ai pas vu plus beau que ?a!!! excellent shot.
Iannis Rigakis 16-Jan-2005 08:50
I've just browsed your galleries many times, what to say? You have extraordinary captures!!! I really have great times to look over all these images. Please look at my gelleries and critizise my work too.
www.pbase.com/iannisrigakis
gilles 14-Jan-2005 21:24
Bravo pour vos photos et merçi de nous les montrer.
Je me suis permis de faire un lien vers votre site
http://gillesfiori.free.fr sur le lien Paris puis sites de photos sur Paris

Gilles
rksin 07-Jan-2005 05:53
Dear Francis,
You don't know how many times i keep looking at your galleries and keep thinking how could one do that? Then i convince myself saying- some people just have it.... I have recently become interested in photography .......and i know i have a too long way to go. I would really appreciate if u could just give me some tips to start with..that would be very kind of you. any input from other members are welcome too...
Shall i expect a reply....? ( rksinatosu@yahoo.com )
Rksin.
Iannis Rigakis 19-Dec-2004 09:27
Amazing gallery, well done. Please post more pictures, I feel very glad to know about your work.
malam mugu 12-Dec-2004 11:49
ilove this site.
OTK :o) 27-Nov-2004 02:36

I hope you are ok, Francis.
ellis202 24-Nov-2004 11:30
Francis, I love your pictures. I'm a freelance executive trainer and I'd like to include some of your images in my training material and website. Please contact me at ellis202@planet.nl to discuss.

Kindest regards, ellis
XENOFON MARKOPOULOS 23-Nov-2004 16:46
GREAT JOB! HOW CAN I USE SOME OF YOUR PHOTOS?
Tang Mun-wa 12-Nov-2004 07:53
Cher Francis,

J'ˆmtais en train de chercher les photos de Bretagne (c'est ou j'ai pris un cours de francais dix ans avant et j'aimes cette rˆmgion vraiment). Donc, j'ai trouvˆm votre galerie de photos par hasard.

Vos photos sont superbs. Si vous voulez venir ˆj Hong Kong pour prendre les photos, n'hesitez pas ˆj me contacter. Mon adresse d'email est flora_tanghk@yahoo.com.hk

ˆj bientot

Mun-wa (Flora)
valérie LAGIER 10-Nov-2004 21:46
Bonjour,
Iconographe freelance, je suis à la recherche de ... Francis Toussaint (!)
J'ai remarqué une de vos photos (des colonnes de Buren, à Paris) qui pourrait sûrement intéresser une agence de pub pour laquelle je travaille en ce moment... Avant de présenter votre photo (vue sur http://www.pbase.com), je voulais juste savoir si vous étiez partant et s’il était possible d’accéder à cette photo en haute résolution... ?
L’urgence fait encore partie des données...
Merci de me répondre le plus vite possible.
Avec tout mes remerciements.

Valérie Lagier
Iconographe freelance
06 62 24 18 05
(Paris)
Howell 10-Nov-2004 04:23
Great work. You show amazing skills photographing old European cities. Any suggestions relating to my Italy photos would be welcomed http://www.pbase.com/mauisvolcano/italy
Francisco G Robles 07-Nov-2004 01:46
Nuevamente
Excelentes fotos
Gracias por compartirlas
Saludos desde España
www.pbase.com/fgrsgcr
julivalley 06-Nov-2004 16:58
Francis,

I love your work. I am worrying about you since your most recent photos are from February. Please let me know. I hope you are well.

jbvalley@midsouth.rr.com
marilyn k holmberg 06-Nov-2004 14:17
absolutely beautiful galleries!! .. wonderful, stunning work!!! .. 'm'
Vikas Malhotra 01-Nov-2004 08:10
Simply fantastic work, awesome and very inspiring.

Cheers. Vikas
www.pbase.com/vikasmal
Hugh 27-Oct-2004 21:17
Perfect lighting. Perfect composition. Perfect photography.

There's only one problem: where are you? So many people want to get in touch with you, including me.

Hugh Nagle, editor "Français Plus" magazine, Ireland.
Dung Tu 23-Oct-2004 01:48
Dear Francis, Your gallery is one of the best I have seen. Your photos are really stunning.
Ned 16-Oct-2004 19:54
Hello and congratulations on your fantastic photography! I will be in France in two weeks (Nov 1-8), more specifically, Normandy and Paris. I would like to discuss with you or get some feedback from you regarding some of the sites I will be visiting. I would greatly appreciate an email. Thank you!
J. Usher 06-Oct-2004 21:31
Cher Francis: J'ai trouvé vos photos, et je devais m'arrêter pour les regarder! Ce sont vraiment fantastiques! J'adore Paris, le Mont St. Michel, les châteaux de la Loire, le Louvre, la Ste. Chapelle, etc. (et tous qui est français). J'avais les larmes au coeur pour la beauté de la galerie! Bien sûr, je veux bien à voyager à la France immediatément pour visiter encore tous ces endroits. J'enseigne le français aux Etats-Unis, et je voudrais montrer vos photos à mes classes. Mes élèves vont les adorer. S'il vous plaît, ajoutez plus de photos de la France (et d'Italie) bientôt. La galerie est formidable!!!
Panos Katergiathis 19-Sep-2004 22:07
Hello. I wish to negotiate the publishing of a photo you've created in a project i am currently working on. Please send me an e-mail of yours (to : panoskater@hotmail.com), so that i can contact you with further details. Thank you in advance!
Cindy Mead 18-Sep-2004 05:49
I haven't visited your galleries in awhile, and as always I'm inspired by your work. Bravo!
xianan 13-Sep-2004 09:34
hi, Francis, So nice pictures you have here. They are wonderful.
Keep on great job!
Xianan
John B. 06-Sep-2004 10:27
I think that your photos are amoung the very best I have ever seen. I have been following your postings on the Fred Miranda site as well. Absolutely stunning work. Merci.
Dan 31-Aug-2004 09:46
Excellent work, thanks for sharing.
Cas Toeset 27-Aug-2004 12:55
My compliments for the nice photo's they are amazing!
My parents love Paris and saw also your site.........

With love from Holland!

Cas
Bill Jones 17-Aug-2004 00:13
Dear Francis Toussaint,
I have visited Mont Saint Michel 3 times and love your photographs. Am in USA. Might it be possible to purchase some of your photos? Thank you so much.
Michael 09-Aug-2004 19:59
Amazing pictures! I enjoyed them alot.

from Denmark
Charles Moman 09-Aug-2004 09:13
I am interested in image 15486362 - yellow flowers on the right, water, open space on left.
I am releasing a short run worship CD for my church - 1000 copies.
This is a personal project - not a major release.

Please contact me directly at
cmoman@voyager.net
to see if we can work out a deal to use that photo on my CD cover.

Blessings!

Charles Moman
Kari Fannar Larusson 08-Aug-2004 18:30
Amazing galleri, you combine technical skill, with an exellent eye for composision and style. Love this gallery. Makes me regreat not paying attention in French classes be couse i have to go there some day. Keep up the good work

http://www.Pbase.com/karifannar
Kari Fannar Larusson 08-Aug-2004 18:30
Amazing galleri, you combine technical skill, with an exellent eye for composision and style. Love this gallery. Makes me regreat not paying attention in French classes be couse i have to go there some day. Keep up the good work

Pbase.com/karifannar
Slides Only 30-Jul-2004 18:13
Dear Francis,
do you know, that your pictures are shown in the German "fotocommunity" where they are part of the top pictures and elected in a gallery? The funny thing is, the fotographer's name is Mathew Armstrong, and he tells, that he lives in New York and in London.

http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/display/1664950

Regards
Slides Only
Bill Chadwick 20-Jul-2004 05:20
Nice work!!!!
Guest 07-Jul-2004 11:26
TRES BELLES GALERIES, BRAVO!...


http://www.pcpages.com/abyssal


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Pejo 30-Jun-2004 07:43
Francis,

Excellent pictures with really interesting frames - could you tell what software o you use to frame your pictures and add some text to them?
Thank you
Pejo
janusp@ca-ib.com.pl
Gideon Savir 29-Jun-2004 14:42
Francis,
Gifted photographic eyes and mind behind excellent photographic equipment created all those amazing captured light compositions.
I am inspired and envious evry time I visit your galleries.
G. Savir
Jim Humberd 26-Jun-2004 03:35
Somehow my Email address did not get recorded properly, in the previous posting.

jimhum@sbcglobal.net

Jim Humberd
Jim Humberd 25-Jun-2004 04:09
Francis,

I would never pretend to match the technical quality of your photos, mine are just snapshots by a tourist with a cheap camera, but you might like the composition of these shots of Mt. St. Michel. The second one is a snapshot by computer from Video, not from a snapshot camera.

http://www.americansinfrance.net/Tidbits/Mt_St_Michel_Night.cfm

http://www.americansinfrance.net/Tidbits/Le_Mont_St_Michel_1.cfm
indraneel 31-May-2004 09:25
dear friend
namaste (greetings from india)
thanks for sharing your exciting photographs.
twice i had been to normandy & surely your beautifull photographs made me nostalgic.
i would like to know you more.
Stefan 26-May-2004 00:50

Cher Francis, il est impossible de trouver un moyen de vous rejoindre autre que celui-ci! Sauriez-vous m'envoyer un courriel à l'adresse stefanmarquis@hotmail.com afin que je puisse entrer en contact personnel avec vous? En espérant avoir de vos nouvelles, sincèrement, Stéfan
Corey Wicks 24-May-2004 19:46
Bonjour Francis, J'aime vos photos de Le mon St Michel ! En fait, je voudrais employer un couple d'eux comme la base d'un effet spécial en film de bas-budget que je travaille dessus. Si vous , svp me contacter pour plus de détails, car j'aimerais avoir votre permission de les employer dans le film. cwicks@syringa.net Profundis de Pax, mèches de Corey
Terry 22-May-2004 14:52
Your photographs are magnificent I think in part due to your use of light as an integral part of the composition. I am a professional artist and would like to use a few of your shots as inspiration for paintings (not exact copies). I would not be making prints of such work, just single artworks and would like to talk to you about permission to do this. Sincerest thanks for sharing your talent by posting your photographs for all to see. Please contact me. Thank you!
Corey Wicks 21-May-2004 16:39
Hello Francis,

I love your photos of Le Mon St Michel! In fact, I would like to use a couple of them as the basis of a special effect in a low-budget film I am working on. If you would, please contact me for more details, as I would love to have your permission to use them in the film.

cwicks@syringa.net

Pax profundis,
Corey Wicks
Mia Rosario 10-May-2004 02:11
You are a fabulous artist. I have loved viewing your galleries.
I will be watching for more. Welcome to my favorites!!
~~Mia Rosario
Miguel from Argentina 09-May-2004 22:44
Man! The more I see the more I want to travel the world.
Miguel from Argentina 09-May-2004 22:41
Amazing! Absolutely awesome!
You make me wanna be a photographer. Thank you so much for telling us the secrets of the world.
Your work is food for the soul.
Michael 27-Apr-2004 19:49
I'm wondering if you sell your photos. There is no note saying yes or no, nor an email to contact you. You might want to post these things on your page to help clear up any confusion. Wonderful photos.
Steve Pepple 24-Apr-2004 00:17
Your work is absolutely wonderly. Inspiring yet deflating for us amateurs.
Zane Paxton 19-Apr-2004 07:36
Francis,

Absolutely gorgeous images; visual poetry may not be adequate enough of a description. Your talents stretch into many areas; a rare gift. Thanks for sharing your inspiring work!
Paul Antal 16-Apr-2004 20:56
Very fine job on the Sainte Chapelle. Thank you.
pa
Betsy Eble 08-Apr-2004 13:44
Bonjour.

I would like to use one of your photos in a book. COuld you please contact me at your earliest convenience.

Merci.
Betsy Eble
Brussels Sprout 06-Apr-2004 23:53
Incontestablement les plus belles galleries sur PBase.
De mon côté, j'essaie, j'essaie, mais à voir ces photos-ci, il y a encore du boulot
Frédéric
Ibrahim Neesham 06-Apr-2004 15:37
Hello,

I am a photographer from the Maldives. I am facinated with your collection of photographs. Graeat job you have done with macro photography....:). Weel done.

Ibrahim Neesham
Director Photography
idesign studio -Republic of Maldives
neesham@idesign.com.mv
julivalley 05-Apr-2004 15:47
Francis,
I return here often to view your amazing collection of images. You really should sell some of them. Large prints of some of these would be very well received.
Michel Bérubé 04-Apr-2004 13:49
Très beau travail!!!
Guest 28-Mar-2004 14:25
Amazing photography, you are invited to join our contest.

http://www.photos-of-the-year.com
valentina 26-Mar-2004 10:13
J'ai vu vos superbe photos! Bravo!!!
Etant donné que j'ai un site sur la Bretagne (en italien) je voudrais vous demander si je peux en utiliser quelqu'une pour la galérie de mon site.
Bien sûre, j'irai faire un link à votre gallerie et je préciserai que les photos sont à vous. J'en serai très heureuse!
Voilà l'adresse:
http://liberakri.altervista.org

Je vous remercie en avance.
Meilleurs Salutations :o)
r.b. 22-Mar-2004 23:20
Au revoir Francis, la perfection en photo comme dans tout le reste.
On pense a toi. Roger
Robin Fadtke 20-Mar-2004 22:23
You are elegantly top notch ! robin
Jihyun Lee 10-Mar-2004 04:43
Hi~:)
I'm Jihyun Lee, and I'm Korean.
I saw your pics by accident, but after that, I couldn't take my eyes off your pics.
I'll look forward to your great jobs!

Cheers.
Pierre Carpentier 01-Mar-2004 20:38
Au revoir, Francis. Pierre
onyegbu 01-Mar-2004 16:41
lovely site thanks mumumumumumuumumumumummumuumuumumum
Pamela Nastali 29-Feb-2004 10:22
Your photographs are breathtaking! And, I've never seen a better collection anywhere! I have an art-school background and I just want to say that your pictures are truly works of art. I recently returned from France and if I had found your gallery before I went, I wouldn't have bothered to take pictures. There's no comparison. Your photographs are so expressive that even buildings look romantic.

I am currently building a web site called "Enjoy Normandy" with photos and a few travel tips and would very much like to include your art and add a link for others to visit your gallery because if anything can inspire someone to travel to Normandy, it's your incredible collection. May I have your permission to post your pictures and your link?
Guest 27-Feb-2004 15:30
bravo, superbe photographie.
cordialement
michel
Salvatore 20-Feb-2004 23:10
CIAO FRANCIS
LE TUE FOTO AL CREPUSCOLO SONO MAGNIFICHE!
ANCHE IO CERCO DI CATTURARE IL MOMENTO IN CUI LA NOTTE ARRIVA MA TU SEI MOLTO PIU' BRAVO DI ME. SPERO DI VEDERE MOLTE FOTO TUE IN FUTURO.
Hi FRANCIS
YOUR PHOTO TAKEN WHEN THE NIGHT IS CAMING ARE VERY BEATIFUL. ALSO I TRY TO CATCH THAT MOMENT BUT YOU ARE "A TRUE TEACHER FOR ME". MY SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS
(I APOLOGIZE FOR MY POOR ENGLISH)
thomas kern 19-Feb-2004 14:23
hey,
your photos are amazing, are you a pro-photographer?
keep up the good work
thomas
Cynthia 17-Feb-2004 05:45
Francis - your photos are gorgeous. Would you please contact me as soon as possible with information on licensing your photos for book use. Thank you!
Cynthia
Cybergi 16-Feb-2004 17:58
Je me lance (tardivement) dans la photo numérique et quand je vois tout ça...je me dis ... y' a vraiment du boulot ! :) Hard is a way
Vraiment top ! BRAVO
Maurice Hammon 11-Feb-2004 16:01
In a way your site frustrates me! Mean I know but depressing too for you show up my lack of skill. Not only do you have 'the gift' but amazingly productive too. Intersting; some of the pictures would not do well at the photographic clubs - fault of the Judges, not the photographs. Others would knock their socks off! Versatality is the key I guess.

(putting my camera up for sale)
MEGA MGBADA 09-Feb-2004 02:21
I LOVE THIS SITE PLEASE ALL GUYMEN KEEP OFF MEN AT WORK
Chris 01-Feb-2004 17:40
Paris...Your pictures are amazing, they all capture the details of Paris and its landscape. I have a small request though, please email me if you have the time chrisdmaggied@shaw.ca
rich007 30-Jan-2004 02:31
Francis,

Your galleries are pure poetry of light and colors, full of inspiration and emotions. You really have a great artistic eye. I'm sure I'm not the first one (and last) who mentioned it. Congratulations. Rich.
Peter Vit 18-Jan-2004 18:02
Dear Francis,

By chance I entered your magnificent galeries. Your work is above words. The colors are fantastic. How do you do it????

Thank you
Delphine Poussot 13-Jan-2004 21:37
Bonjour Francis,
Vos photos sont extraordinaires. J'adore votre lumiere Je suis une aquarelliste Francaise habitant aux USA et j'aimerais avoir votre permission d'utiliser une de vos photos du Mont St Michel de facon partielle pour un de mes tableaux.
A bientot j'espere.
Delphine
Paul Teixeira 12-Jan-2004 15:10
Great pictures Francis! You do make Paris come alive on the screen.

Best regards,
Paul
Nichole Alden 09-Jan-2004 20:45
I visited Paris for the first time last summer... and it was a true joy to relive the experience through your photos! Your work is amazing! Thank you for sharing it!

-Nichole
www.nicholealden.com
mugu 08-Jan-2004 23:52
i dey brother!
Paul Keates 31-Dec-2003 11:00
Francis,
Bonne AnnŽe 2004, avec beaucoup de superbes photos.
Bien amicalement.
Paul.
André Audet 31-Dec-2003 04:29
J'ai parcouru avec grand plaisir votre site et j'ai apprécié la qualité de vos photos. Plusieurs photos de Paris et ses environs m'ont rappelé d'excellents souvenirs d'un récent voyage dans la ville Lumière qu'est Paris. Les photos prises dans les Jardins du Luxembourg représentent bien le plaisir qu'ont les Parisiens à se rassembler le dimanche pour se détendre en toute simplicité, ceci en plein centre d'une ville en constant mouvement: les Jardins de Luxembourg sont un oasis de tranquillité.

La qualité de vos photos d'oiseaux est particulièrement exceptionnelle.

Bravo pour votre travail.

André Audet
Trois-Rivières
Canada
J.V. 24-Dec-2003 00:22
quand même ! mes préférées le Clown, les jardins du Luxembourg (les grands arbres et le groupe de personnages) et le Louvre ("les dessinateurs au sol").Bien à vous. J.V
Guest 24-Dec-2003 00:07
Vous me faites penser Monet et à Poussin l'équilibre dans les choses,
beaucoup de vos photos sont des chef d'oeuvres ,superbes, votre registre est très large et je dirais votre moyenne très élévée.Bien sur un des meilleurs du plateau. J.V.
Waseem 23-Dec-2003 15:02
Hi Francis,

Marvellous photography done by you. I really appreciate your galleries. I am new comer in digital photography and recently joined pbase.com
You can visit my gallery at www.pbase.com/mwtaqi although it has just 5 photographs but you appreciate and encourage me.

Take care,
Regards,
Waseem
Pakistan
www.pbase.com/mwtaqi
Jac & Lea . . . ;>) 18-Dec-2003 16:33
J'ai pris grand plaisir à visiter une partie de ces galleries.
Que de belles choses à voir et aussi quelle grande qualité photographique.
Sûrement que je continuerai la visite et mes félicitations.
Depuis le Québec, Canada
Michel Lamontagne 05-Dec-2003 01:20
La plus belle gallerie qu'il m'ait été donné de voir depuis deux ans. Absolument... saisissant. Je vais revenir souvent me rincer les yeux. Merci.

Michel Lamontagne, Sept-Iles, Québec.
http://www.pbase.com/miklpb/root
Sapa 29-Nov-2003 09:23
Tes photos sont superbes : esthétique et maîtrise technique !!!
C'est le 3ème site de PBASE que je mets dans mes favoris et il surpasse les premiers.

Bonne continuation.
Fabrice Attali 27-Nov-2003 21:48
Ouah !!! Je vis depuis 30 ans à APris (et j'ai 30 ans !) et j'ai l'impression de redécouvrir ma ville. Bravo !

Waooh !!! I've lived in Paris for 30 years (i'm 30 year old !) and I feel like discovering again my city. Bravo !

fabrice attali
Pratibha Guttal 24-Nov-2003 22:58
WOW!!!! incredible ....
I liked all of them in gallery....
thanks for sharing...
Alexander Koenadi 08-Nov-2003 07:29
I saw your work in photo.net at first then there is this link to your website. Your photographs are amazing, I have been learning photography for couple years now as my hobby and looking forward to try medium format too. Your photographs are great and inspires me to set a higher standard for myself, great pictures!
Greg Miller 05-Nov-2003 14:15
Wonderful wonderful work!
Thank you.
John Connor 25-Oct-2003 11:46
Francis,

Magnificient! Your photography certainly sets a standard for others to pursue. Thank you for sharing your great talent. The voyage is quite enjoyable through your eyes . . GREAT IMAGES . . I have added you to my favorites. Thank you.

Best regards,

John Connor in Iowa, USA
Sharon Mason 10-Oct-2003 12:40
Your photography is unbelievably beautiful. I have enjoyed browsing your galleries and I envy your ability. Thanks.
Phil Douglis 02-Oct-2003 18:21
Francis, I am delighted to hear that you viewed all nine chapters of my 'cyberbook' on expressive travel photography. As a photography teacher, I want my Pbase site to be more than just a way to share my pictures, but also share some of the ideas behind them. You are one of the few to recognize the potential value of my intentions, and to regard my galleries as a useful reference. It an honor for me to draw your interest, Francis. You are obviously one of Pbase's most gifted members -- millions have viewed your galleries in the last few years and have received much from your images. I am delighted that my own galleries have drawn your interest and I hope that you will find ideas of value to you within them. And thanks, too, for leaving those comments on my galleries as well. I hope that the comments my galleries draw will provide an ongoing forum to enhance the points I am trying to get across with my images.
Thanks again, Francis, for your message of encouragement.
Phil
Craig Sadler 27-Sep-2003 21:46
Stunning Work. I'm going to go delete my galleries now:-)

Craig
Robyn Carter 24-Sep-2003 03:31
Francis,

I just wanted to thank you for such lovely photos of Mount Saint Michel. I was helping a young friend who needed a project about France when I came upon your web site. I had the privilege of living in France over 20 years ago. This was one of my best memories, and walking through your photos reminded me of seeing this national treasure for the first time.

Thanks again and I look forward to some of your other works.

Robyn Carter
Kentucky, USA
Wang Mulin 23-Sep-2003 07:22
NICE PHOTOS!!
ITS GOOD TO MEET YOUR GALLERY!!

MULIN(FROM TAIWAN)
nairbp 09-Sep-2003 14:33
Hi, Francis
Can you tell me how you created those nice frames that you use for your photographs? I've been trying to create that look, but I'm not having any luck. I would really appreciate your help.
Thank you,
Brian
Keon 07-Sep-2003 12:05
Thank you for your amazing photos. How can you get these great pictures? Can you share with us about your techniques and feelings in photography? I really enjoy to see these fantastic photos. I'm a frequent reader of your album and always waiting for your next series of pictures. Thank you for sharing your great pictures with others of the world.
Francisco G Robles 27-Aug-2003 21:42
FOTOS MARAVILLOSAS
SALUDOS
www.pbase.com/fgrsgcr
JBT 26-Aug-2003 16:30
JE n'ai jamais vu des photos de St Malo et du Mt St Michel aussi réussies que les vôtres. Grâce à vous, je peux enfin recontempler avec joie ma région natale. Mille mercis
Pierre 22-Aug-2003 11:55
Absolutely beautiful ! Speechless ...
Canada
Claudio 12-Aug-2003 16:57
Francis, my compliments for the your excellent images, is it possible to use one of your photos for a brochure? Thank you very much for your replying
William 11-Aug-2003 16:31
Does anyone know were you can purchase any of Francis's pictures? If you know please let me know william@williamcole.org
Cyril Auvity 07-Aug-2003 17:51
Francis, ça fait 2 jours que je parcours vos galeries et je me régale, j'en garde un peu pour les prochains jours, ne pas tout voir d'un coup, prendre son temps....merci :)
Guest 01-Aug-2003 09:20
Superbes photos. Je presque envie de passer un week-end à Paris pour changer un peu de mon environement ici en Bretagne :lol:
o dave 23-Jul-2003 11:11
great site MY GUYS UNA BIKO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Abba Richman 23-Jul-2003 09:53
Francis, your work is masterful and outstanding. Superb composition, magnificant coulr and beautiful subjects. Best regards, Abba
Sharon Palmer 08-Jul-2003 06:03
You are amazing! I love your photos....some of them look surreal! We were recently in Venice and these brought back happy memories of Italy and Venice, in particular. Thank you for sharing these with us. I'll be back to see your latest additions!
Pierre Bellavance 30-Jun-2003 20:55
J'aime beaucoup vos photos. Quel équipement utilisez-vous?
aldeca 24-Jun-2003 05:39
Francis:

Again, and again visiting your great and beautiful galleries.

Alex
walt west 18-Jun-2003 22:10
Furthermore, since your photos are far superior to most, if not all, i have viewed, could you share with me whether the quality of the lens of the camera is going to make that much difference as to viewing on a comuter monitor, web, email, etc. or how do you explain the sharpness and quality of your photos on the web as compared to the average photo? walt west awwest@bellsouth.net
walt west 18-Jun-2003 22:04
I have enjoyed immensely your photos. I can't help but notice the "framing" adds to your photos. I have just purchased a camera and would like to diplay a few shots. I don't suppose you would share a "trade secret" about how to frame like you do??If not, I completely understand and i will contine to admire your work anyway.
walt west awwest@bellsouth.net
Caroline 15-Jun-2003 03:00
I was looking for a certain painting that I saw in the Musee d'Orsay and stumble upon your work. The photos of Paris at night seemed to perfectly capture the memories of my sister and I on our visit there. Thank you so much for sharing them with the world. I will be back many times to see your work.

Human appreciating your artistry,
Caroline
edward 13-Jun-2003 09:12
hi there,

I recently took up photography as a hobby and accidentally found your website, which to me is sheer beauty. As a beginner in photography, i can't really critic your photos but I can say that you've done a wonderful job on your collection, which i sincerly took pleasure to view the photos. thanks for sharing your wealth.

Regards,
edward
Ninette 12-Jun-2003 19:21
Bonjour Francis
J'ai énormement admirer vos belles photos. Mon grand respect et mon admiration. Les photos sont magnifiques. Avez-vous aussi des photos de notre LUXEMBOURG; càd du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Pour nous luxembourgeois c'est le Grand-Duché -- c'est ça pour nous ::Le Luxembourg.
Vous qui faites de telles photos , ce serait intéressant de visiter nos châteaux, a peu prés 27 ,et nous avons une nature exceptionnelle et des paysages phantastiques.
Bien le bonjour
Cor Oldenburg 10-Jun-2003 08:31
Francis,

Big compliments for your galleries. You take wonderful night shots with great atmosphere and gave me some good suggestions for shooting my city. Will definitely be back.

Regards,

Cor
Ken Romero 07-Jun-2003 13:25
Wow!

Francis,

Just discovered your work on Fred Miranda's forum and came here. Truly blown away! Lived in Paris 30 years ago and finally returned last March. Your work makes me want to pack up and head there permanently.

Thank you very much for the excellent images.

Ken Romero
María Inés Jullian de la Fuente 06-Jun-2003 21:21
Francis Toussaint:¡ Mis felicitaciones por las maravillosas fotografías y gracias por darme la oportunidad de recorrer lugares tan queridos para mí.
Hoy en la tarde he estado en París al ver sus maravillosas fotos.
Es increible estar en Chile y encontrarse con el querido e inolvidable Paris.
Atentamente,
Maria Inés Jullian de la Fuente
Daniel Suy 06-Jun-2003 19:11
Merci Francis. J'ai découvert la lumière.
gino 02-Jun-2003 20:31
Bonjour Francis,
Je suis Gino d'Angers. Je suis abassourdi tout simplement! Même si le D60 est un bel outil de travail, Il faut tout de même un être humain derrière (rires!) BRAVO!! Si vous passez par Angers, n'oubliez pas le D60! C'est une ville plutot belle mais à travers votre objectif je pense qu'elle serait encore mieux!
@ bientôt!
eric 22-May-2003 09:24
Dear Francis,

What a great pictures, i have a lot to learn!
especialy loved the ones of the Mont st Michel, i hope to visite Le Mont this summer to make some great pictures too!!

thanx

Eric
www.evnieuwland.nl (digital pics)
Jean Munsart 14-May-2003 02:31
Your pictures are amazing - true works of art.

Thank you for your inspiration. I just purchased a canon 10 D - and I am enjoying digital
photography.
Gerard Byrne 02-May-2003 11:10
I have enjoyed visiting your gallery and wish to compliment you on a stunning talent. There are too many "favourites" to event suggest. Well done. Looking forward to my visit to France (Normandy/Brittany) this summer... Mont St Michel is on the agenda. Thanks again.
Jim Fuglestad 27-Apr-2003 04:17
Francis, wonderful work. I'd love to see a consolidated gallery of just 20 or so of your very favorites. jim/shutter
Paul 25-Apr-2003 19:29
Francis,

Your images never cease to amaze me. I have been following your galleries for the last year and continue to be in awe in your diversity, creativity and diligence in pursuing the perfect lighting and mood in your shots. I have lived in Paris for the last two years but must have been to lazy to pursue the kind of images you produce.

Thanks for sharing your great works, and keep it up.


Paul
Cees Verduin 25-Apr-2003 17:28
Dear Francis, Looking to the pictures of Holland I also saw a photo from a Mini under the snow. I am a member of The Dutch Mini Seven Club and we always have a newyears-card at the end of the year. That picture looks very nice to me. Can you perhaps mail the orininal to me so we can use in this year?? Ofcourse we name you as photographer at the card. We would be pleased.

Please let me know.

Regards from a rainy (Southern)Holland on the moment.

Cees
Dave Chard 24-Apr-2003 21:03
May I use some of your photos for my 'ChardyCards'? These are cards I print and send to family and friends for birthdays, christenings, christmas etc.. No money is involved at any stage and credit is always given in whatever form you wish - name only/website etc.

Regards

Dave

dave_chard@hotmail.com
Frank Budworth 14-Apr-2003 07:08
Beautiful, beautiful photos. Thank you.
Orin Smith 02-Apr-2003 00:27
I just viewed your pictures of Venice taken in early March. My wife and I just returned from Venice on March 27 and your pictures make me want to go back again as soon as possible. They are magnificent.

Orin Smith
MSELAINE 26-Mar-2003 05:48
Wonderful pictures!! Well done!
Steve Baker 11-Mar-2003 17:03
Hello from Canada. I love your gallery. I come back over and over. You have a wonderful eye for capturing the moment.

www.dlpgraphics.ca
Elliott Marshall 19-Feb-2003 19:43
Fine imagery. One of my favorite galleries.
Rosaire Lemay 03-Feb-2003 14:17
Je définis la photographie comme étant l'art de maîtriser la lumière. Alors, tu es un maître incontesté et incontestable de la photographie. Un souffle d'inspiration que la vision de ton album.
Rosaire Lemay
Baie-du-Febvre
Québec, Canada.
Bill Sturrock 02-Feb-2003 00:26
WOW! Magnifique!
Jen Lam 30-Jan-2003 02:55
Hi Francis,

I just woke up and was browsing pbase when I found your website. It is truly amazing and very touching. It is the more meaningful because I am also planning to visit Paris (for the first time) on August. You have given your own incredible interpretations of Paris. You have done an wonderful work.

Very very lovely photos !!
Daniel Dy 29-Jan-2003 12:31
your work is simply amazing! Great job! Wish I could learn a thing or two from you.
Andrew V 26-Jan-2003 13:30

PERFECT work ... Very good pictures !!!

Andrew V
http://www.pbase.com/andrewv