Museum and Fountain

The other day when I went to downtown Jacksonville to do the Aha Moment, I decided after that was over to go over the big blue bridge and take the first exit.   I have always seen this building and the big water feature as I flew by to get onto the highway, but had never stopped.

On this day, I stopped.

The building above is the Mariner's Museum, I think.  There is a Natural History Museum in the same area, but I'm pretty sure that this building with the portholes must be the Mariner's Museum.

Just a hunch.

If you turn around from looking at the Mariner's Museum - this is what you see.

It was about 95º this day and the sound of all of that water really made me want to jump in!  I guess that would be why the walls and the rail around the water fountain were so tall. 

Almost all of the water spouts were at the same angle, but there was this one rogue one.  It's the closest one in this view.

I like the way the trees and buildings look though the water and the spray.

Off to the side of the fountain was this large area with these giant circles!  I wanted to walk around each of the circles, but it was really really hot outside, so I just took the photo.  I wonder what kinds of events go on down here?  All of that space just has to be used for something. I'll have to investigate!

I captured this Mother/Daughter hanging out and protecting themselves from the sunshine.  (I need to remember to do this) The daughter played in the circles and run up and down the steps a few times before they left. 

I thought this was a really great Photo of the Day, but instead decided to keep it here with the topic :)

I don't want to be too predictable! haha

Hope you have a wonderful day!
Kristin