08/23/2026
Jacksonville’s story has always been tied to the St. Johns River. Long before the skyline rose along its banks, the river helped shape the city into an important center for transportation, commerce and growth.
Founded in 1822, Jacksonville grew around this waterway, survived the devastating Great Fire of 1901, and rebuilt into the city we recognize today.
I wanted this image to capture both sides of Jacksonville—the energy of the skyline and the quiet presence of the river that has been there through it all. The soft reflections and calm water give a different perspective of a city usually defined by movement.