Photographer John E. Walker in Oshawa, Sept 11, 2026, 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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🦋 Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
I had a great time yesterday. I only had a short time at Parkwood while I was waiting for something else. I could have gone home. I could have grabbed a quick coffee. Instead, I chose to take a walk with my camera.
At this time of year, every opportunity feels a little more special. Each walk could be the last time I photograph a Monarch Butterfly before they continue their journey south and I wait until next year to see them again. 🦋📷
It also gives me another opportunity to practice what I preach: be active, keep moving, and appreciate the little things that can contribute to our health and wellness.
Walking is one of those simple choices. Regular physical activity can support cardiovascular health, mobility, strength, mood, and overall well-being. We do not always need to make enormous changes. The smaller choices we make consistently can matter too. 🚶♂️🌿
I do not always have time to walk with my camera, but I try to make time when I can. And when I do, my heart soars.
There is a deeper reason for that appreciation.
There was a time after my major stroke when I could not walk. I also lost my ability to speak and communicate the way I once could. I even lost the ability to use my camera. Regaining those abilities took time, rehabilitation, repetition, patience, and a great deal of effort.
Losing something—even for a while—can give you a very different appreciation for it when it returns.
That is why some of the seemingly ordinary things I do each day mean so much to me: walking, talking, taking photographs, and sharing what I see.
I still struggle with some things, and recovery did not make every challenge disappear. But these daily actions have purpose and meaning for me.
Yesterday, one of those actions was simply choosing a walk instead of a coffee.
And along the way, I found a little more beauty to share. 🦋🌸💚
Sometimes the little choices are much bigger than they appear.