Symbols of Memphis

These photos were shot with my Fuji X10. The magic for me however is in the iPad where using several programs I combined them in a colorful, punchy way. I started with the jukebox in Blur Fx where I blurred the background, added a vignette. Then I took the Memphis sign, cropped it and saved it. Blender was next where I blended both images. From there it went to Camera+ for Clarify and Frames. What a fun, relaxing thing to do on a damp cold Saturday morn in the North East. Enjoy, Jeff

Memphis in Neon

One of the things I loved about Beale St was the signage. I closed in on this brightly colored sign and captured a partial reflection in the adjacent window. The Fuji X10 was set at ISO 1000, f3.5 and handheld. With Image Stabilization I was able to shoot at 1/80th second and capture this great fluorescent sign. BTW, the WB was Auto! Enjoy, Jeff

Bling and the Street

Beale Street, Memphis, St Patrick's Day 2012.

This young man stood out from the revelers. He was in contrast to the mostly intoxicated laughing and singing crowd. Always looking for an interesting street shot, I walked by him several times.. When he noticed me and my camera ( Fuji x10, ISO 1000, f3.5, no flash) I approached, asked and received permission to photograph him. Enjoy, Jeff

Church

Memphis. Home of Graceland, Beale Street, Rock and Roll and the Full Gospel Tabernacle Church. This is Rev Al Green, yes, the famous Al Green soul singer of the 60's and 70's, who founded the Church in 1976. We went there Sunday AM and had a great experience witnessing the praying , singing and intention of the participants. Notice the emotion captured. Camera: Fuji X10 at ISO 800, f3.5. Enjoy, Jeff