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August 17, 2007

Biosphere presents the ultimate photo-op

'We want to present it in a way that's big as the forest"

By STEVEN HOWELL

MONTREAL "" Montreal's a land of photo opportunities. Here's where you can get a photographic fix.

The Biosphere presents "Respect: In the Heart of the Boreal Forest," a collection of 40 large"'size aerial photographs of Canada's boreal forest. The exhibition, which opens today, is displayed outdoors along the path that connects the Biosphere to the Jean Drapeau Park metro station.

The photos were taken of Canada's boreal forest from a stretch that includes Quebec to the Yukon and all points in-between. The images were captured by eight Canadian photojournalists through all four seasons from fall 2006 to this summer.

"These are not just pretty pictures," said Louise Larivière, co-producer of the exhibit and director of Reporter's Communication, a non-profit organization that promotes photography. "We believe that art should serve a purpose. And to us, the environment is a priority. We want to promote and educate people about the boreal forest. And if people can't go to the forest, we'll bring the forest to them."

The large-size photos measure at about 4 feet high by 5 feet long.

"We want to present it in a way that's big as the forest," she said.

The photos include Jeff Bassett's surreal optical illusion of a British Columbia farm field that somehow appears to hover in space. Dan Riedlhuber offers a paisley-inspired serene green forest and winding river landscape. And finally, John Woods captured a grouping of poplar tress in the uncanny shape of a heart.

"Respect" is presented free of charge until Feb. 28. Call the Biosphere at (514) 283-5000, or visit www.biosphere.ec.gc.ca or www.reporters.qc.ca.

CHM

The Centre d'histoire de Montreal presents the 29th edition of their Montreal à l'œil photography contest. This year's theme is "Industrial Montreal."

"Anything and everything related to industry on the island of Montreal. The east-end refineries and the Old Port's grain silos are perfect examples," states a news release.

In the past the contest has highlighted public clocks, stairways and alleyways. This year's contest is open to amateur and professional photographers alike. You can only submit a maximum of four photos. The deadline in Nov. 18. Registration is available on their Web site or mail to Centre d'histoire de Montreal, Industrial Montreal, 410 St. Nicolas St., Suite 124, Montreal, Quebec H2Y 2P5. Winning photos will be displayed at CHM starting Jan. 29, 2008.

There's also about one more week to catch CHM's exhibition "Expo 67: Passport to the World," a free exhibit of photos, video and memorabilia of Expo 67 at the swimming complex at Jean Drapeau Park until Aug. 26. The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Call the CHM at (514) 872-3207 or visit www.ville.montreal.qc.ca/chm.

McCord Museum

The McCord Museum not only boasts the outdoor exhibition "Configurations" along McGill College Avenue, a collection of 58 large-size photos of Montreal history of the past 150 years, it's also hosting a number of photography workshops that are open to all.

"Photomania" tours the outdoor exhibit and then lets you create a postcard. Weekends in August and September at 1 and 3 p.m. Then, "19th-Century Photography" lets you explore the technological evolution of photography at the turn of the 19th century. The exhibit is open daily in August and Sept. 3 from noon to 1 p.m., at 690 Sherbrooke St. W. Call (514) 398-7100 or visit www.mccord-museum.qc.ca for more information.

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