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One of the Twelve Disciples and the Four Evangelists. He is called Levi, son of Alpheus, in Mk 2:14, and he was a former tax collector from Capernaum.

"Don't worry about a thing, 'Cause every little thing gonna be all right." - Bob Marley Struggled with the idea of centering the bridge for a symmetrically sound image or leaving these beautiful birds in the shot. End result...I couldn't get this song out of my head while working on this photo. End result...I can't recall a time in my life that was perfectly balanced and centered. End result...worry about things that you can control because every little thing will be all right. End result...I kept these birds for what they stand for visually and symbolically. Thank you birds, for the reminder. Take care everyone! Superior, Wisconsin USA three little birds | Matthew Blum

Narcissus - Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1594-1596.

"And He said to them, 'Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'" - Matthew 4:19

Always believe in yourself! Saint Paul, Minnesota USA believe | Matthew Blum

peel the skin. crush the bone. massage the membrane. i am jack's entrenched subconscious. (words for the image 'deconstructing jack') Saint Paul, Minnesota USA jack's entrenched subconscious | Matthew Blum

All the missed opportunities in the span of a lifetime to acknowledge, encourage and love. Affirmation is essential to life... Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the things left unsaid | Matthew Blum

Head hurts In and out Hear the humming Cold metal Where am I? Maple Plain, Minnesota USA woke up on a spaceship | Matthew Blum

At the ready...waiting for the wind. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA ere the gust | Matthew Blum

Oh, the Places You'll Go! Congratulations! Today is your day. You're off to Great Places! You're off and away! You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself Any direction you choose. You're on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the guy who'll decide where to go. (Dr. Seuss) Minneapolis, Minnesota USA climbing Mount Seuss | Matthew Blum

don't look down i'll take care of it all it's only you and i i'll break your fall. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA break your fall | Matthew Blum

i hope you find yours. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA my own private universe | Matthew Blum

The cyclical rise summoned them to their meeting ground. They each knew their part...they each knew their importance...they each knew their goal. Individually, they were beautiful and unique...collectively, they were perfection. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the gathering | Matthew Blum

from the dust a star is born in each of us. Maple Plain, Minnesota USA from the dust | Matthew Blum

empty eyes anywher empty eyes everywher staring back at me. empty eyes anywher empty eyes everywher as far as i can see. puzzled and confused, of their state. anxious and weary, of their fate. come to find, that in search of their fears. i was stumbling inside, a house of mirrors. empty eyes anywher empty eyes everywher staring back at me. empty eyes anywher empty eyes everywher as far as i can see. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA empty eyes | Matthew Blum

...by doing so, you might find someone or something reaching back. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA reaching out | Matthew Blum

she is free we are captive Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the dancer | Matthew Blum

All the things you shared from the center of your being, have permanently and forevermore become a part of mine. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA all those little pieces | Matthew Blum

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA never let me go | Matthew Blum

Journey on little buddy...safe travels. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA journey on | Matthew Blum

Scary feelings, scattered thoughts, unknown surroundings, unidentifiable outcomes.... It's unnerving being picked from a place of comfort and thrown into the chaos of uncertainty. Don't forget to eat your daily serving of fruits. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA displacement | Matthew Blum

Dissecting industry. The wheel section of a tank car. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA have oil will travel | Matthew Blum

Saint Louis, Missouri USA meanwhile... | Matthew Blum

i do not spin because you tell me nor ill-fated fame and glory. instinctive, yes. part of a larger plan, perhaps. obligation, never. you may find purpose in my trapping methods. "down with mosquitoes!", the resounding chant. i create, i build, nothing more. my brethren might find me mad as i them. spinning for a mere snack, a place to call home. where is your automatism my fellow eight-legged beasts? erase logic, accept discovery, face unknowns, then crawl back to your overlooking lair and note how you've altered your universe. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the invisible architect | Matthew Blum

Alone in a field, a place I've ne'er been. Absorbing the peace. Spreading arms, lifted chin. Rock Creek, Minnesota USA savoring solitude | Matthew Blum

In order to experience true beauty, one must create a bridge of vulnerability. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA vulnerable | Matthew Blum

Chicago, Illinois USA assigned seating | Matthew Blum

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA the impression | Matthew Blum

...and out of the darkness, the answer will be shown...a solution that will carry you over uncertain waters. Minneapolis, Minnesota USA the reveal | Matthew Blum

Chicago, Illinois USA rapacity | Matthew Blum

Saint Paul, Minnesota USA pleasant delirium | Matthew Blum

The old abandoned barn. The magnetic invitation. The bones remain strong, The metal, unyielding. The step through time, The gaze through the hay door. Pine City, Minnesota USA through the hay door | Matthew Blum

...logical self portrait. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA i am pixels | Matthew Blum

Hennepin Avenue Bridge Minneapolis, Minnesota USA underworld | Matthew Blum

it is not something we can play, score or conduct... yet, we all hear it when we love someone. Saint Paul, Minnesota USA perfect song | Matthew Blum (poster | blue)