Patrick Melon is a star. The photographer has generated a huge amount of buzz for his uncanny ability to capture what New Orleans feels like on the street-level. And no portrait of the NOLA is complete without taking time out to explore the most-popular religion within city limits: Saints football.

Melon photographed yesterday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and while we weren’t a fan of the outcome, we love how his shots turned out. His signature analog feel makes the shots feel visceral in a way that typical clean sports photography doesn’t. The pictures can speak for themselves better than we can talk about it.

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Melon said that shooting sports was “unpredictable” but he said he appreciated the “mix of luck/anticipation along with skill level that goes into creating memorable sports moments.” Check out his shots up top and read our profile of Melon here.