Dave Talbotts waters the flowers behind his florist shop as Uptown Dave Deringer rests in the shade by Old Bag of Nails, with florist Dave offering to cool off Uptown Dave with a sprinkler shower. (My Final Photo for June 10, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

An angler stands in the shadows on a hot afternoon, staying out of the late afternoon sun as he fishes below the dam at Alum Creek Park in Westerville. (My Final Photo for June 9, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

A worker clears soil from an auger drilling a hole for the concrete mount for a traffic signal pole on Africa Road at the extension of Westar Boulevard. (My Final Photo for July 8, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Ralph, the pet dog of Good Medicine Productions, contorts itself, exaggerating its dance movements as it shows some of the company’s younger fans the best way to express themselves at the end of 10 Silly Things during the troupe’s 10th-anniversary show on Sunday. (My Final Photo for June 7, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)

Two participants share a smile and an embrace during Westerville Pride on Saturday in Uptown Westerville. (My Final Photo for June 6, 2026. Photo by Gary Gardiner)