Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, 2022 Aug 31, at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
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I truly appreciate the beauty of nature, and I enjoy your eye for capturing beautiful images. You don’t have to post every week; posting every second week or even monthly would be perfectly fine. With so many options to choose from, it takes time to fully appreciate each picture. There are 21 choices to go through, and I can select the images I want to save. The words "love," "compassion," and "community" resonate deeply with me, as they convey a sense of connection and empathy. I really enjoy this aspect of the network. Thanks for being awesome!
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Wow, just beautiful pictures. Great eye my friend.
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My favorite color purple and with the bees snd butterflies, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this wonderful images.
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Just beautiful John, Im was out today and it was so nice just to feel the sun again. How can I support you this week?
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🌱 Health and wellness often unfold this way.
From the outside, we may look worn, thin, or uncertain. But inside us are layers shaped by experience, resilience formed through challenge, and strength revealed only when the light hits just right.
Wellness is not always dramatic. Sometimes it is quiet.
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