body {
    font-family: Arial, sans-serif;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f0f8ff, #dbe9f4);
    margin: 0;
    padding: 20px;
}

h1, h2 {
    color: #003366;
}

img {
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease; /* smooth fade/scale effects */
}

#caption, #timeMessage, #slideCaption {
    font-size: 1.1em;
    color: #333;
    margin: 5px 0;
}

.buttons {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

button {
    padding: 10px 15px;
    margin: 5px;
    background-color: #0066cc;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

button:hover {
    background-color: #004c99;
}