Yesterday's shoot made me rethink street photography and sustainability

While exploring the waterfront district, I noticed a stark contrast between new recycling bins overflowing with trash and an older man carefully sorting items into them. I managed to capture a candid moment of his focused expression, with the chaotic backdrop speaking volumes about urban waste challenges. This experience pushed me to consider how street photography can document the gap between environmental intentions and reality. For example, I've since sought out scenes like guerrilla gardening in pavement cracks or discarded single-use masks caught in fences. I'm wondering if other photographers consciously frame shots to comment on sustainability without losing authenticity. How do you approach capturing such nuanced, often grim, topics while respecting subjects and maintaining artistic integrity? Let's share ideas on using our craft to spotlight these pressing issues in our communities.