Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Sky Show Over Yarnell Farm
A lone starling breaks from the flock silhouetted against storm clouds behind power lines at Yarnell Farm on Wednesday evening. My Final Photo for November 5, 2025.
Practice Session
As the sun sets behind them, members of the Otterbein Marching Band rehearse on the sports field on North West Street. My Final Photo for November 4, 2025.
No Left Turn?
A Westerville police officer directing traffic steps around a car that wanted to turn left onto County Line Road from State Street, ignoring that his vehicle had blocked the left-turn lane while a crew worked to replace and repair the traffic signal system, which was turned off at the busy intersection.
Snapshot of the Season
Best friends pose for a photo taken with a point-and-shoot digital camera by the mother of one of them, framed by the golden colors of fall at the Alum Creek Park North Dam. My Final Photo for November 2, 2025.
Perseverance on Display
Two women sell handmade dolls and decorative trees in the main hallway by the student lockers at Westerville North High School during the Mark Twain Craft Bazaar. Above them, a banner reading “Perseverance,” one of the school’s core values, underscores the spirit behind their craft.
Autumn Angler
A lone angler steers his boat in a crossing pattern on Hoover Reservoir, trolling for the perfect catch on a crisp autumn afternoon. My Final Photo for October 31, 2025.
Rock Candy Halloween
One family found a creative way to hand out Halloween candy by placing it in the gaps of a stone wall along the sidewalk in front of their home. My Final Photo for October 30, 2025.
Pumpkin Difficulties
A young girl struggles to balance a pumpkin chosen on Wednesday at the Scout Pumpkin Sale at the Masonic Temple in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 29, 2025.
Out With The Old Power
AEP linemen transfer high-voltage lines from an aging utility pole to a new one along 3C Highway just north of Westerville on Tuesday. My Final Photo for October 28, 2025.
Cooper Road Repairs
An asphalt crew reshapes the curve on Cooper Road, laying down a fresh base layer to repair damage caused by speeding vehicles cutting the turn too hard. My Final Photo for October 27, 2025.
Autumn Calm at Red Bank
Bright autumn light filters through the golden maple leaves at Red Bank Park, casting deep shadows across the ground as two fishermen enjoy a quiet afternoon along the reservoir’s edge. My Final Photo for October 26, 2025.
Quiet Lessons From Dad
A father advises his son on the proper method to sit quietly on a sidewalk bench while his mother and sister shop at Cinda Lou’s in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 25, 2025.
Come and play with us, Westerville. Forever… and ever… and ever…
Dressed as the eerie twins from The Shining, two girls silently walked through Midnight Madness Fourth Friday while holding a Halloween pillowcase to collect candy or donations with unsettling calm. My Final Photo for October 24, 2025.
Beginning The Day
A photographer’s clothes hang on hooks on the back of the doctor’s examining room door. My Final Photo for October 23, 2025.
Manhole Makeover Begins
A worker, coated in pink spray adhesive and white foam residue, looks up from inside a storm sewer in Uptown. Wearing a positive air pressure hood for protection, he applies a PVC liner to aging brick manholes as part of a city infrastructure project to extend their lifespan. My Final Photo for October 2, 2025.














