Still inflating They develop color within the first hour or so The inflation continues Almost ready But carpenter ants interrupt the process for some More ants join the party Soon, they're dragging away the pieces But the vast majority make it all the way They're harmless, and kind of cute Ready to fly, mate, and die The shell is left behind Marie Newberry Weeks later, another moltling Families play on College Green ahead of the concer… Standing for the national anthem Some bring the comforts of home Others make a picnic of it A mother-daughter outing Ohio University Director of Bands Andrew Trachsel The band combines university and community musicia… The war memorial is a popular hangout Sounds like a plan Bad weather a'comin' Bold fashion statement A bouncy cage for kids Phone picture is made A local lawyer and city councilman When dogs collide A Beatles cover band Woody Pines draws a crowd The talented Woody Pines The always fetching Laura Department of follicular research Kate, in tiara, turns 20 Kate poses, boyfriend comments Dancing with mom A multifaceted superhero Up on the roof Sunset comes By evening, things get blurry Children: so like humans Fiona, 4 1/2, provides interpretive dance Her father is the (left-handed!) guitarist for "Fo… The cannon fuse that sets off the fireworks Dillon Cheeseman of Hamburg Fireworks The crowd builds Not just fireworks at the event Albany Baptist Church provided food for free The local broadcasters broadcast locally A tyke learns about sparklers A sparkler on a string The fireworks show begins They came in assorted colors Seems hot, doesn't it Blankets in July! The fireworks were spectacular, as fireworks tend… Next morning, a footrace preceded by the national… And they're off! Some rode the course, powered by mom All dressed up and no place to go Reflection Acting class The mayor declares Brew Week Their wings start to extend It is a tight squeeze, but they're soft They split their shells down the back They then climb the trunk of the nearest tree The nymphs dig themselves out of the ground Badda bing, badda boom She hadn't eaten at the diner, so if it's heartbur… Audience members seemed pleased Is this the face of a president? She hopes so What is the senator doing? Who knows? Visionary? Outraged Her speech was animated The crowd of about 300 was enthusiastic Later she spoke at a local brewery And on occasion seemed concerned She spoke with some of the customers This customer seemed fascinated with her The customers present were all Clinton supporters She greets diner customers Clinton arrives at the Court Street Diner Bernie Sanders supporters also protested Miners and mining companies protested Disappearing into the clouds A few feet in the air Off it goes Ready for release At altitude it will be 20 feet in diameter Getting bigger Starting to resemble a balloon Inflation begins The hose is connected It will be filled with helium Amy Gibas shows her camera/GPS platform Photographer Brian Blauser with his drone Glasses allow people on ground to see what the dro… This is a racing drone The drone moves higher A drone at eye level Part of the Aerial Robotics and Photography Associ… Swimmer swimming Swimmers get ready J.D. Hutchison Goofy hat, literally Experimental hairstyle Cold bracelets Just "lite" beer Booty car . . . and there's a mess. One bad step . . . Dog and owner It's 75 degrees Not stockings Tuckered-out twins The event was well attended I love the shadow This dancer drew a crowd for some reason Ice cream cones Kebabs No idea. Not even a clue. Picnicking on College Green