Duncan Rawlinson’s evocative photograph captures a mist-covered island in Ontario’s Thousand Islands, reflecting Jeanette Winterson’s insight that “islands are metaphors of the heart.” Here, the secluded island represents those innermost parts of ourselves—our feelings, desires, and identities—that remain inaccessible to others. In the soft dawn light, the island emerges from the fog, its autumn colors hinting at a hidden world beyond reach. This serene scene invites reflection on the intimate, unspoken parts of our lives, much like an island surrounded by vast waters—known yet untouched by those around us.
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