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Color, Words, and Wellness: How Visual Choices Shape Emotional HealthVisual elements—like color, words, and imagery—can have a quiet but powerful impact on how we feel. Whether we’re looking at a poster, scrolling through social media, or simply…
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Cultivating Your Inner Garden: Why Beauty and Positive Words Blossom into Health and Wellness, Even on Your ScreensIn our fast-paced, often demanding world, it's easy to overlook the subtle yet profound impact of our immediate environment on our…
It doesn't have to be perfect, it is the sharing of a simple word, a simple shape that conveys thought. It may not last long or it may last a while, it is an act of thought turned into action for the creator. Each action may be seen and then others…
"Daily Dose Of Beauty at Waterfront Trail.
I share two images each day from my travels around Oshawa — my community and a place where I continue to discover an incredible amount of beauty.
There is a reason I choose only two.
I could easily share a…"
"Daily Dose Of Beauty at Waterfront Trail.
This trip to the waterfront was full of surprises, including so many Monarch butterflies — my favourite type of butterfly.
There are many different moments and perspectives still to share, but this image is…"
"Daily Dose Of Beauty at Waterfront Trail.
I still have many images to share from my trips around Oshawa. I share two each day, and with one of them, I like to share some thoughts or reflections inspired by what I noticed in that moment.
It might be…"
"Daily Dose of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
Today’s image connects with the other one I shared earlier — the same flower and the same Monarch butterfly, but from a different perspective.
I share two images each day, choosing…"
"Daily Dose Of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site. 🦋📸
One of the things I love about this season is the incredible variety of colours, flowers, butterflies, and other life all around us. From one moment to the next, I really never know…"
"Daily Dose Of Beauty at Parkwood Estate National Historic Site.
The dragonfly resting on a tall flower stalk—was it the flower you noticed first, or did you spot the resting dragonfly?
Dragonflies can be difficult to photograph. They move quickly…"
"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…"