Seeing the Ordinary through a New Lens through Nature Walks and Photography

Frequency illusion sounds complex, but it is actually a simple experience lived by many. It is essentially the feeling of noticing something for the first time, only to see it repeatedly in new, often unrelated environments. Sort of like buying a new car for its specific model and eventually ending up seeing it everywhere (Balasubramanian, 2025).

But how does a typical Singaporean use frequency illusion for their mental well-being? It begins with walking. Walking is a fundamental part of daily movement, especially given its low-cost, low-impact nature, making it suitable for all ages (HealthHub, 2023). This article thus aims to share types of walking that inculcate frequency illusion into healthy workouts for mental wellness.

One such type of walking is known as colour walk. Engaging in a colour walk is easy – simply take pictures of objects that resemble the colour of your choice! For instance, if you decide on the colour green, take pictures of anything green and follow them to discover where the colour would lead. Evidently, this activity exploits the frequency illusion because each new object evokes a sense of excitement.

Interestingly, the same can be done with nature itself. This website https://biome.nparks.gov.sg/ allows people to upload photos of animals and plants taken during nature walks into NParks’ database for locational tagging. Frequency illusion is effectively established in this manner, as it requires the individual to take photos of nature while also allowing them to choose the type of nature to capture more closely.

In conclusion, frequency illusion and walks go hand in hand to evoke peaceful experiences for those seeking to pull themselves away from mundane routines. It is entirely free and easy to do, especially since NParks has provided a list of self-guided nature walks around Singapore on its website. So why not get started today?

Writer: Fadilah

Published: 08/06/2026

References:

Health Promotion Board. (2023, May 9). Health benefits of walking. https://www.healthhub.sg/well-being-and-lifestyle/exercise-and-fitness/the-surprising-health-benefits-of-walking

Balasubramanian, H. (2025, August 4). Learning from the frequency illusion – Hari Jagannathan Balasubramanian. https://websites.umass.edu/hbalasub/2025/08/04/learning-from-the-frequency-illusion/