"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
There is such an abundance of beauty around us, but some moments are much easier to capture than others.
Dragonflies are a perfect example. They are fast-moving, alert and rarely stay…"

"🦋 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…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
What do you see first—the butterfly or the flower?
Do you notice the white spots on the butterfly, or the delicate veins running through the flower petals?
It does not matter what…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
As the monarchs begin their journey south, our view of nature starts to change. We will see more of the bees, butterflies, and birds that remain as the season continues to shift.
Soon,…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at the Waterfront Trail
With my Daily Dose of Beauty, I have been sharing two images each day. Today’s other image is the match to this one.
Sometimes you see one thing clearly in focus, then make a small adjustment and discover…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at the Waterfront Trail.
The magnificent Monarch. 🦋
Sadly, this one has a damaged wing, but there is still beauty in its journey. Despite the damage, it continues to move, continues to seek nourishment, and continues doing what…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Gold Point Wildlife Reserve.
I spend a lot of time walking—about 5 km each day. Where and how I choose to walk can make a difference in what I experience along the way.
I could walk indoors or at a gym, and sometimes that may…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
It is not always about the butterflies, although I certainly love them. Photographing butterflies has become one of my passions—following them, patiently waiting, capturing those brief…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
For those who may not know, my favourite butterfly is the magnificent Monarch Butterfly. I look forward to this time of year because here in Oshawa, we begin seeing more of them as they…"

"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
I share two images each day, and today’s two photographs offer different views of the same butterfly. You could think of this one as looking up, while the other is looking down. Same…"

"🦋🌸 Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
This little beauty is one of the more active butterflies I encounter. It rarely seems to stop for more than a few seconds before quickly moving on.
Sometimes getting a photo simply…"

"🦋🌸 Daily Dose Of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
This little skipper was so small, resting quietly on a flower—and then, just like that, it was gone.
Sometimes skippers come and go so quickly that all you see is a tiny dark speck…"

"🦋🌸 Daily Dose Of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
One of the things I love about walking here is the seemingly endless combination of flowers and butterflies. On some days, there are so many that it can be difficult to know where to…"

"🌿 Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site 🌿
👀 What made me look up?
I had stopped for a moment—just taking a pause and beginning to appreciate the beauty around me. The garden I was interested in was in front of me, but I…"

"🦋 Daily Dose of Beauty — Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
Have you ever stopped and wondered why?
We are curious by nature, and sometimes when we pause and look a little closer, we begin to notice details we might otherwise miss.
Look at the…"

"🌸 Daily Dose of Beauty — Parkwood Estate National Historic Site
Each day I go out, the experience is a little different. What catches my eye changes with the weather, the light, the season, my mood, and even the time of day.
After more than 15 years…"