Today was interesting. I had plans to do some nature photography but a tire that was insanely unsafe to drive on changed my plans. After a trip to the tire store, I decided to head downtown to see what I could capture from a street photography perspective. The Southbank I decided to start my day on Jacksonville’s Southbank. If you’re not familiar with the city, the St. Johns River splits it in two. The sides are logically known as the Northbank and Southbank. Despite many visits to the Southbank, it’s been years since I walked the eastern side. Downtown Jacksonville After exploring the Southbank, I crossed the river and headed into the heart of downtown. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of life downtown on the weekend. With just a few exceptions, our homeless population comprises the bulk of those you’ll encounter. As I walked the streets with my expensive camera, my nice clothes, watch, cell phone, etc. and noticed the many people around me in a very different state, it made me realize how blessed I am. Despite the many challenges I face during the week, I still have a roof over my head and food on the table. Sometimes […]