Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Paddling In The Pond
Duane Yarnell returns to shore after inspecting objects in the farm’s pond on County Line Road. My Final Photo for March 17, 2025.
Briefly Casting
An angler briefly tests the rushing waters below the Alum Creek North Dam on Sunday afternoon before being called back to the car by less enthusiastic, non-fishing friends. My Final Photo for March 16, 2025.
Front Row Seats
Five-year-old Sam sorts through the baseball cards his father bought for him and his two older brothers while helping them sort cards at the front window seats of Old Bag o’ Nails in Uptown. My Final Photo for March 15, 2025.
Cooler Dilemma
Before moving the new beer cooler into DeCarlo’s Pizza, a worker visually inspects the door dimensions and determines it will fit but requires help due to its bulk. My Final Photo for March 15, 2025.
Dragon Stare
A bearded dragon stares at the camera approaching it as it rests on its travel bag at Old Skool Skateshop in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for March 13, 2025.
Armored Uptown
An armored personnel carrier is transported through Uptown Westerville, its destination and mission unknown. My Final Photo for March 12, 2025.
Patio Icons Return
With a warm week ahead and a growing demand for outdoor dining, Jimmy V’s in Uptown Westerville on Tuesday welcomed back the iconic red umbrellas. My Final Photo for March 11, 2025.
Pickup Match Water Break
A soccer player takes a water break before returning to a pickup match with friends while some of his family members practice with their team in the background. My Final Photo for March 10, 2025.
Calm Sunday On Hoover
Still waters and clear skies at Hoover Reservoir completed the weekend. My Final Photo for March 9, 2025.
Walleye Forever
Lorei Rees holds the 22-inch walleye her husband caught and proudly mounted for display in their New Albany home. She brought the fish to Talbott’s Florist to have it in a casket spray for his funeral on Tuesday when she plans to place it in his casket. My Final Photo for March 8, 2025.
Sipping Coffee, Seeking Wisdom And Sound
A man enjoys his coffee as he begins his Bible study readings at the start of open mic night at Java Central in Uptown. My Final Photo for March 7, 2025.
Farm Shadows Sunset
The late afternoon sun throws shadows across the Yarnell Farm field on a cold, windy winter day. My Final Photo for March 6, 2025.
Yarnell Double Rainbow
A double rainbow arches over Yarnell Farm’s field after an early evening rainstorm moved east and the setting sun created the optical phenomenon. My Final Photo for May 1, 2025.
Grasshoppers Running
One of the Grasshopper Running Club groups burst from the starting line during a Columbus Running Club-sponsored children’s event at Otterbein’s cross country track, located next to the community center. No one stayed still, as the club’s trainers and accompanying parents joined in each set of laps around the track. My Final Photo for April 30, 2025.
Uptown Danger Zone
A tree service removes the last of three mature trees from a property on East Main Street after recent storms caused falling limbs to damage the house. My Final Photo for April 29, 2025.
Hydrant Testing Water Flow
Rusty water pours from a fire hydrant on North West Street as the city begins its annual testing program, checking valves for proper function and ensuring strong water flow. My Final Photo for April 28, 2025.
Community Gardening Begins
Gardeners have begun preparing their community garden plots, taking advantage of cool spring temperatures to till the ground for later planting. My Final Photo for April 27, 2025.
Good Medicinie Bubbles
Ralph, Good Medicine Productions’ pet dog and a favorite performer, blows bubbles into the crowd gathered to watch 10 Silly Things in 20 Silly Minutes at Generations Performing Arts as part of Uptown Westerville’s Art Hop. My Final Photo for April 26, 2025.
A Bag Of Free Trees
A man accepts a plastic bag containing free trees he selected from Russell Tree Service during Arbor Day celebrations Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for April 25, 2025.