Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, 2022 Sept 03, 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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🌸 Layers of Wellness — Seen Over Time 🦋
Looking back at this image years later, I notice how much was quietly happening within a single frame.
The pink zinnias stand tall and open—flowers known for endurance, joy, and steady growth. They don’t rush. They bloom fully, offering what they have, season after season. Their colour speaks softly but confidently: pink for compassion, gentleness, and care, reminding us that wellness doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.
At the bottom of the image, almost hidden, a monarch butterfly rests partly behind a bloom. You could miss it if you weren’t really looking. Yet its proboscis reaches forward into the golden center of the flower—toward nourishment, toward what it needs. This moment feels deeply human. Even when we feel unseen, tired, or partially hidden by life, our bodies and hearts still reach for what sustains us.
Near the center, another monarch appears out of focus, resting quietly. And above it, still another—more distant, softer, almost fading into the background. Together, they form a gentle progression: 🦋 present effort
🦋 quiet pause
🦋 distant hope
Health and wellness rarely exist in a single sharp moment. They move in layers—some clear, some blurred, some still forming in the distance. Each stage matters.
The yellow centers of the flowers glow like small suns—symbols of energy, vitality, and renewal. They remind us that nourishment is always there, even when our focus shifts or our path feels uncertain.
This image teaches me that wellness is not about perfection or constant clarity. It’s about continuing to reach, even gently. It’s about allowing ourselves to rest where we are, trusting that growth can happen at different depths and timelines—all at once.
Sometimes the most meaningful healing is already happening… quietly, beautifully, just beneath the surface 🌿💛🦋