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The Unexpected Splash

The Unexpected Splash

An Otterbein University dorm resident begins her slide into the dunk tank at the unexpected hand of the pitcher who chose this method after failing on three pitches during fun fair for dorm residents at the Westerville campus. My Final Photo for Aug. 26, 2017.

Dancing in the street

Dancing in the street

A line of youthful Irish dancers performs in the crosswalk on State Street at College Avenue during the first Fourth Friday closing of State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for Aug. 25, 2017.

The perfect mask for homework

The perfect mask for homework

A student studying math covers her head with a rubber pigeon mask as she and a friend sit in Java Central in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for Aug. 24, 2017.

A Renaissance construction worker

A Renaissance construction worker

A construction worker reaches to fasten a glass panel into the entrance portal for the Renaissance Hotel being built on Altair Parkway. My Final Photo for Aug. 23, 2017.

Clocks and caulking

Clocks and caulking

Making repairs at Grandfather Clock Company in Uptown Westerville also requires the secret techniques of applying silicon caulk to the store’s windows. My Final Photo for Aug. 22, 2017.

Settled in to watch the eclipse

Settled in to watch the eclipse

Otterbein University students settle into Adirondack chairs on the campus lawn to watch the eclipse. My Final Photo for Aug. 21, 2017.

St. Paul Sunday Morning – August 20, 2017

St. Paul Sunday Morning – August 20, 2017

The rising sun breaks through trees along the eastern horizon at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Westerville, Ohio. My Final Photo for Aug. 20, 2017.

Enjoying the jazz

Enjoying the jazz

A cigar smoker enjoys himself as he listens to one of the groups performing in the season finale of Jazz at the Amp in Alum Creek Park. My Final Photo for Aug. 19, 2017.

Eclipse preparations

Eclipse preparations

Joe Ghammashi checks the alignment on his camera, telephoto lens with an eclipse filter, and a motorized gimbal in preparation for his trip to Tennessee for Monday’s eclipse. My Final Photo for Aug. 18, 2017

Turn signal well displayed

Turn signal well displayed

A painter carries the plywood template used to paint turn signals on Walnut Street at State after Walnut was resurfaced. My Final Photo for Aug. 17, 2017.

MIG welding new railings

MIG welding new railings

A welder uses a MIG welder to attach posts and rails for a new safety handrail along a sidewalk for an Uptown Westerville business. My Final Photo for Aug. 16, 2017.

Golden sunset highlights Uptown Westerville

Golden sunset highlights Uptown Westerville

The east side of Uptown Westerville is bathed in the golden light of sunset and reflected in the roof of a car across the street. My Final Photo for Aug. 15, 2017.

First year first

First year first

A group of Otterbein University first year students pose for a group selfie in front of Schneider’s Bakery during a scavenger hunt intended to orient the students to places in Uptown and on campus for the first time. My Final Photo for Aug. 14, 2017.

Injured deer attempts crossing

Injured deer attempts crossing

A kayaker watches as a deer struggles to travel along Alum Creek after being severely injured when struck by a car on a nearby highway. My Final Photo for Aug. 13, 2017.

Skateboarders on College

Skateboarders on College

Skateboarders test their prowess on College Ave. on a warm August afternoon in Westerville, Ohio. My Final Photo for Aug. 12, 2017.