Dollar Coin

The Government Accountability Office has said the country could save $5.5 billion over the next three decades if they eliminated the dollar bills replacing them with the dollar coin, permanently. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Orchid Bloom in Panama City

This orchid has been in the house for three years. Earlier this summer I gave up on it ever blooming and I put it outside to die. I guess all it needed was a little neglect. (Andrew Wardlow Photography)

Christian Music Festival in Panama City Beach

Peter Furler performs Saturday at the Fun Never Sets Christian Music and Film Festival at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Chrissy Cuttita enjoys the music of Jamie Grace Saturday at the Fun Never Sets Christian Music and Film Festival at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Alina Olshefski, left, and Savannah Hodges try to beat the heat by running through a sprinkler at the Fun Never Sets Christian Music and Film Festival at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Olivia Gipson, 14, gets a photo taken with performer Jamie Grace Saturday at the Fun Never Sets Christian Music and Film Festival at Aaron Bessant Park in Panama City Beach. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Raconteurs in Atlanta

I just bought tickets to see The Raconteurs play at the Tabernacle in Atlanta in November. My wife and I attempted to see The White Stripes play at the Aragon Ballroom in Chicago in 2007, but they canceled the rest of their tour due to Meg having anxiety. We still had a good trip to Chicago, but missed our chance to see the White Stripes. Let's hope that this one doesn't get canceled. I am working on getting a camera into the show and hope to get some cool concert photos. We'll see how it goes. Stay tuned.....Andrew

Watermelon Karaoke comes to Panama City?

I did a double take while shooting an assignment about the St. Andrews Waterfront Farmers' Market in Panama City on Saturday. Could this be really happening? Why is there a tiny watermelon siting next to a tiny amplifier? I shot a few images of the scene and then went on my way. I am afraid I will never get an answer to my question. (Andrew Wardlow Photography) andrewwardlow.com

This Week in Andrew's Photos - August 17-21, 2011

  

Charity Gipson looks at her smoke-damaged wedding dress in Panama City Beach. Her home was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Fresh fruits and vegetables are for sale at the St. Andrews Waterfront Farmers' Market  in Panama City on Saturday. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

A multimillion dollar commercial structure at the corner of Panama City Beach Parkway and Wild Heron Way was destroyed by a fire on Saturday afternoon. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Blake Holfelder, 11, fishes at the M.B. Miller County Pier in Panama City Beach on Saturday. Holfleder, like many kids this weekend, is taking advantage of the good weather and spend time outside before he starts school Monday morning. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Raccoon in Panama City Beach

This little guy came to check out the flowers as I was shooting some beach/wedding photos at the jetties at St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach last night. (Andrew Wardlow Photography) www.andrewwardlow.com

Kayla & Alex Engagement Session

I had the honor of photographing Kayla & Alex's engagement photos at St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach on Sunday. They were a great couple to work with and thankfully the overcast skies broke up to create a vibrant sunset. Andrew Wardlow Photography/www.andrewwardlow.com

Panama City Fire

Alan Ford, with Bay County Fire Rescue, fights a fire atop the roof of a home near Pipeline Road in the Highland Park area of Panama City on Friday. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

R.I.P. Jani Lane

Jani Lane performs at Club La Vela in Panama City Beach in 2007. The former lead singer of the rock band Warrant was found dead at a hotel in L.A. Thursday evening. (Andrew Wardlow/Panama City News Herald)

Beer-Drinking Bird in Panama City Beach

Erwin, a three-year-old Moluccan Cockatoo, enjoys a cool beverage in Panama City Beach on Sunday. © Andrew Wardlow

Hot Jobs in Panama City

Head Cook Kenny Turner grills meat at Angelo's Steak Pit in Panama City Beach on Friday. (Andrew Wardlow/The News Herald) For the full story visit www.newsherald.com

Panama City Palm

A boater enjoys West Bay near Carl Gray Park in Panama City on Wednesday.