Simple Moments

Photo: Morning Lit Magnolia – Copyright 2015 Frank J Casella. Recently, in the moments between meetings, conferences, and community gatherings, I have observed an important shift in modern life: most people keep their smartphones close at hand. When I ask what requires such attention, the answer is often the same—social media, frequently Facebook. I understand that my perspective may be…

Pink Cone Flowers found outside the Village Municipal Garage in Homewood, Illinois – USA. Photo: Pink Flowers in the Garden – Lomography – Copyright 2022 Frank J Casella. A “lomo” is a photo taken with a Russian branded LOMO camera and is a style of photography, originally based on the optical traits of cheap toy cameras. Lomography is a genre of photography, involving taking spontaneous…

Photo: Breezeway – Chasing the golden hour sun, I found this morning light moment in my neighbors back yard. Many times, both in life and in photography, the best moments are where we’re planted if we look for them. Made with the Pentax K-10D camera. Copyright 2013 Frank J Casella.

Thinking is not wasted time—it nourishes the soul. In the quiet of a chair beneath a tree, give yourself at least ten minutes each day to reflect on life, name your goals, and listen. When you give God the space to speak, He has a lot to say—tender guidance, clear direction, and hope for the next step. Photo: Thinking in Black and White – Copyright 2008 Frank J Casella – frankjcasella.pixels.com

Through the Years

I think that if this tree could only talk, the tales it would have to tell. .... look all its structure and growth . … and the twists and turns of the branches. 

One purpose of trees is to give us air to breath and are just plain beautiful in every stage .. which makes the world a better place to live. 

I think trees, like this, are very symbolic of life, 

What did God have in mind when He made this tree? 

Photo: ‘Life and Liberty‘ – Color Photograph of American Flag and Flowers – Copyright 2020 Frank J Casella. I was drawn to this moment: an American flag mounted on a tree, blooming flowers below it, and country morning air and sunlight washing over the scene. It reminds me that the American flag stands for the ideals often summarized as “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness,” a well-known…

Early morning crowd at the Saturday Farmers Market at Martin Square, Downtown Homewood, Illinois. I always love how the power of the color red works in the story telling of a photograph, also how that little baby is watching all the activities. Prints & more from Original Photography by Frank J Casella Copyright 2017 – frankjcasella.pixels.com The Bible speaks more about money than any other…