Joe's Wines - Movement - Midtown Memphis, TN

I love this sign! It brings joy to my neighborhood.

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LL Blanca [deleted] says:

Ahh... So, this is what the sign looks like when you go back for replenishments! Great Shot!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

hee hee. wine goggles indeed!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

Delightful!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

D.James | Darren J. Ryan says:

What a great capture!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

BEERandBONES [deleted] says:

thats the best!!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, everyone!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

KBlood says:

WOW!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Tatiana Mik says:

They got it fixed again!!!! Last time I was down there (several months ago) it was off.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Yep, it is fixed!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Packer Fan says:

Very, very nice.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Jimmy_Joe says:

Great!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

akoestner says:

Amazing shot, excellent job catching the colors.
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

rebeccamissing says:

This is what long exposure is all about--sharpness where needed, and motion captured. Superb!
Posted 54 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, everyone! It is a great subject and was fun to shoot.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

B I R D says:

Motion Picture
BIRD
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Morven Photo says:

A fantastic capture - neat work.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

curvaparabolica says:

I'm jealous. I've wanted to take this picture forever. I snoozed; I losed. Or, I snost; I lost.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks!

And curvaparabolica, you should still take it! I would love to see your perspectives. :)
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

quillus says:

Awesome shot!! Brilliant colors.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

miltoncat says:

Very cool! I love that sign too.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Luke H says:

How do you keep an idiot like me entertained? Neon + motion. It's a good thing I don't live near there, or I'd be sitting outside right now staring at it.
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Neon and motion is great fun, and it is even better when it is right down the street!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Boom88ian says:

great shot...ahhh!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Daveblog says:

That is SUCH a cool shot!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Bizaromike says:

Awsome!
Posted 53 months ago. ( permalink )

Freddie jr says:

fantastic shot
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

dspics says:

Great shot, love the colour and composition (Ps. Is the 10% offer still on.. lol)!
Posted 52 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, everyone. :)
Posted 51 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenz says:

May I invite you to add this photo to the brand-new "Outstanding Night Shots" group?

Laurenz
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

laurenz says:

This photo has been blogged at Outstanding Night Shots, the photolog of the Outstanding Night Shots and Outstanding Sunrises/Sunsets groups.
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, laurenz!
Posted 50 months ago. ( permalink )

BullyRook says:

I'm almost certain this one shot renders all other pics of the Sputnik obsolete. Great job, keep up the good work.
Posted 49 months ago. ( permalink )

mayarishi says:

great shot, i can walk there from my house, though i rarely buy alcohol. i was so glad when they got that thing fixed.
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, Bully and mayarishi!
Posted 45 months ago. ( permalink )

ko-knia says:

cool,
i tried to shoot this and failed
Posted 43 months ago. ( permalink )

MCLipsco says:

excellen photo! I love all your Memphis shots. being from there, this has been a fun trip down memory lane. keep up the good work!
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

coopertn1 says:

Nice shot, even though I don't live there anymore I was there for the "Sputnik Relaunch" party. Good memorires
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

darkenergy777 says:

Fabulous picture. Wonderful work.!!
Seen in 30 faves,30 comments and 300 views.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jovivebo says:

Excellent capture !
30 faves, 30 comments and 300 views
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Bek_alkaline3 says:

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Bek_alkaline3 says:

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

SunniT says:

The print, framed and ready for wall-action.
It looks fabulous!!!
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks, Sunni! Nice to see it matted and framed! I am so glad your friend is enjoying it. :)
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

0zzie says:

I liked in the Ronda Kia? apartments in college just yards away from this icon.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

I lived at the Stratford Place apts, just a couple blocks down the street from this sign. It's a great sign. :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Gail S says:

This is the best. I must go back and try shooting this again. You've inspired me, Amie.
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

The Joe's Liquors Roto-Sphere was #37 of about 234 produced. There was another Roto-Sphere in Memphis produced in 1969 (the second to last one made). I'd love to know where it was and what became of it!

The one in Lakeland, FL has just been restored -- here's an article with a video:
www.theledger.com/article/20070811/NEWS/70811 0470/1039
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Amie V says:

Thanks so cool to hear! Thanks for sharing article. :)
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

dedaldar says:

Awesome shot of a great sign around town!
Posted 27 months ago. ( permalink )

broncoboy79 says:

Great Shot. Its funny i drive by this sign almost every night and tell myself I need to stop and get a shot of it. So thanks for doing my work for me
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tonyadcockphotos says:

I visited your fine city for the first time this weekend and when I passed that sign, I told my wife that I would like to have a night shot of it. thanks for doing what I didnt have time to.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

tonyadcockphotos says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Commonplace Beauty (*Post 1 - Comment 2*), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

The_cheeseman says:

Great colours and motion!

Well done!

Cheers

I saw this in Commonplace Beauty!
Congratulations on your ability to see beauty in the mundane!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

man_drake says:

Beautiful!

I saw this in Commonplace Beauty!
Congratulations on your ability to see beauty in the mundane!
You are invited to visit my photostream!
Ti invito a visitare il mio photostream!
www.flickr.com/photos/21906850@N00/
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

chris_gr says:

I use to live on this street, in the late 80s (20 years ago, holly cow I'm getting old). Joe Liquor store is on the corner of Belvedere and Poplar Avenue. It was next door to a convenience store called Peter Pan's Pantry, which also had a giant neon sign of, guess what, Peter Pan. Except at that time both signs were broken. Not only did the Joe's Liquor sign not spin, it didn't even light up. I was always disappointed that it was in disrepair, and feared it would just be torn down. I later learned that is was restored, apparently some short time after I left Memphis. Your photos are great. Thank you for sharing them.
Posted 18 months ago. ( permalink )

anthonyturducken says:

awesome capture. i was in memphis recently and took a snap of it as well
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

skfegf says:

Makes me miss Midtown.
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

bladiohead61 says:

Best image of Joe's sculpture I've ever seen!

I just walked by this thing yesterday!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

bkwdayton says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

desai_devesh says:

Hi Amie,
Love this photo for its composition and vibrant colours. I also like it because I used to frequent this store a lot when I was working in Memphis from '94 to '96. Back then the neon sign read "O's Gins" cause the "J", "E'"and "S" had fallen off. I suddenly remembered I have taken a picture of "O's GINS". Mail it to you as soon as I find it.
I used to live in University Cabanas on Vollentine. I now am back in Mumbai, India.
Devesh
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

SA_Steve says:

VERY Nice!
Posted 3 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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