On a cold, wet, dark winter day when I'm yearning for time on my boat in the 1000 Islands all I have to do is open one of Ian's books and I immediately become lost in the beauty of Ian's photography rejuvenating my soul. Thanks Ian.

Ian these are unique works of ever changing art that you have captured for us, thank you for sharing.

Breathtaking!!! Thank you so much.

I just got back from spending a week in the 1000 Islands......it was my very first trip to the region and I must say that it is just beautiful there. My youngest brother got married in the chapel on Grenell Island this past Saturday. Because I had never been there, I wanted to do some research on the region and had come across your website. As an avid photographer, I have a deep appreciation for your beautiful work and how you portray the whole area perfectly with your pictures. I've lived in New York State my whole life and had never been in that part of the state. I would love to go back!!

Ahhh... FINALLY, the season is here! It's so wonderful to arrive every weekend, smell the water, go to bed early, wake early and listen to the silence (before all the crazies hit the water) and take it all in. This is what we all wait for through the winter.

Thank you for your amazing pictures. I have been to the 1000 Islands every summer since I was 2 months old. I miss it the moment I leave. It is my home away from home. My heaven on earth. Thank you for giving me some peace through your pictures all these many miles away from where I want to be.

You have taken some amazing photos that I will be enjoying as my screensaver. They will be my "bridge" from now until such time as I am at The River again.

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You capture the wonderment of the 1000 Islands like no one else. Your pictures are so real and beautiful, each island becomes its own paradise surrounded by nature's gifts and the magnificent St. Lawrence river. It is truly magical viewing your pictures and website. A recipe for a Delightful Vacation: 1 cup of sunshine, a river full of fish, 1,900 islands well aged, a small to medium boat with big propeller, a large campfire, a sprinkle of mist, fresh crisp air, a bunch of Ian Cortistine's albums, a dash of moonlight, Heat the river to 70 degrees, add 1,900 islands and mix with sunshine. Stir well with boat propeller, sprinkle with mist and crisp air. Let sit by the campfire for 3 hours while you enjoy Ian Cortistine's albums. Add a dash of moonlight to taste. Serves 4 or a crowd

I am currently a photography student down in Philadelphia, Pa and almost everyday I look at Ian Coristine's images to inspire me to create amazing work and beautiful photographs. He has been an inspiration to me and my work. In the future I hope to work or assist with Ian Coristine. I would be in heaven if that ever happened. I have vacationed in the 1000 Islands area ever since I was a baby, even before that. I loved being in Upstate New York and Canada, and can't wait to eventually move up there someday in the future. In the meantime, I was ohh and aww over all of Ian's Images.

Have been truly enjoying your website and all the updates. Whenever I talk to anyone about the islands, I refer them to your site where all I get is "wow".

I have been coming up to the 1000 Islands since I was a kid and have since brought my kids there to enjoy its natural beauty. I didn't realize how much of it I had missed over all these years until I looked through your amazing pictures. A true work of art, Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for your amazing photos and for sharing your wonderful region with the world. It's a brilliant insight into what appears to be a 'must see' destination. I have added it to my list of places that we must visit.

Thank you for the great pictures. Having been on the river all my life, it's nice to go "home" when I'm stuck in the city.

These are truly wonderful in the fullest sense of the word. Even the areas I know well appear new, and often require a second look to be sure where the subject is located! And the areas I don't know, and have not seen...!! I have resolved to get the Swiftwater out more often next Summer.