A carpenter bee is coated in Rose of Sharon pollen as it reaches into the base of the flower to collect nectar. To do so, it straddles the pollen-laden pistil, and its continuous movement helps pollinate the flower. (My Final Photo for August 18, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Portions of the bike path and the roadway were underwater Monday after heavy rains filled holding ponds and runoff streams, causing temporary blockages at Highlands Park. (My Final Photo for August 17, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A windsock at Hoover Sail Club is a landlubber’s indication of a great day for sailors from the club who spent the afternoon in friendly races across. (My Final Photo for August 16, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A toddler stuffs a large blackberry into her mouth before the container of berries was covered in protective netting and placed in a bag for mom to carry, ending her sweet snack at the Saturday Farmers Market. (My Final Photo for August 15, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Father and son listen to musicians at Rotary Park and enjoy their choice of refreshments on a warm Friday evening in Uptown. (My Final Photo for August 14, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)