A proud stepfather takes a photo of his stepdaughter after what he said was her first successful smallmouth bass fishing competitio on Hoover Reservoir Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for September 10, 2023.

A Highlands Pool lifeguard assists a dog out of the pool after it lost its way to the stairs while returning a ball to its owner during Doggie Days at the pool when dogs are allowed to play in the usually humans-only waters. My Final Photo for September 9, 2023.

A pedestrian crosses West College where construction workers are completing framing for the distinctive tower that will mark the corner of a news office and apartment building in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 8, 2023.

A young sailor ties off the lines on his boat after finishing training races at Hoover Reservoir Thursday at sunset. My Final Photo for September 7, 2023.

A roofer straddles the peak of the slate roof of Church of the Messiah in Uptown Westerville where he was replacing broken tiles as part of repairs to the church’s roof. My Final Photo for September 6, 2023.