Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Campus Covid Checkups
Otterbein students returning from Christmas break stand in line to be tested for covid before the start of classes on Monday. My Final Photo for Jan. 9, 2022.
Frosty Firestarter
The frosty breath of a fisherman blows on what he hopes will become a fire to warm himself and his two fishing companions on the island in Alum Creek just below the lowhead dam at Alum Creek Park. My Final Photo for Jan. 8, 2022.
Cold In The Highlands
A light coating of snow and frigid temperatures greeted people walking the bridge across the wetlands and past the cypress trees that have shed their feathery needles at Highland Park. My Final Photo for Jan. 7, 2022.
More Light Work
Gravel is pushed into a hole dug in the Huber Village Boulevard median to connect underground conduit to anchors for new light poles for the street. My Final Photo for Jan. 6, 2021.
Community Center Sunset
A waxing crescent moon and Jupiter show themselves as a winter sun sets behind the Westerville Community Center. My Final Photo for Jan. 5, 2022.
First Official Duty
Newly sworn-in Westerville City Councilwoman Coutanya Coombs signs paperwork certifying her status on the council. My Final Photo for Jan. 4, 2022.
The Star Is Down
A city worker ties down the Christmas Star after it was removed from over State Street at Home where it was raised after the move from State and Main. My Final Photo for Jan. 3, 2022.
St. Paul Sunday Morning – Jan. 2, 2022
The three main stained glass windows at the front of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church shine bright in the moments before sunrise and the first Mass of Sunday. My Final Photo for Jan. 2, 2022.
An Armload Of Medals
A family celebrates after completing the First on the First 5k run at Otterbein University on New Years Day. My Final Photo for Jan. 1, 2022.
Fishing And Sailing To End The Year
A pair of fishermen enjoy a laugh as Laser sailors from the Hoover Sailing Club share the calm waters of Hoover Reservoir on the final day of 2021. By Final Photo for Dec. 31, 2021.
Candlelight Memorial
Friends and family gathered at the Westerville South football stadium for a candlelight service to remember Zak Crum, an alumnus of the school who died last week. My Final Photo for Dec. 30, 2021.
Sunset For Cala Luna
Micah scrapes away the signage for Cala Luna Salon as the building is prepared for the opening of Sugarbees, a chocolate shop, in 2022. My Final Photo for Dec. 29, 2021.
Getting The Pressure Treatment
Lounge chairs at Highlands Pool get a final power washing as the aquatic center prepares for opening Saturday. My Final Photo for May 24, 2023.
Sharon Woods Hives Return
Beekeeper Billy Miller inspects one of the Sharon Woods Metro Park bee hives several weeks after installing the hives after a two-year absence in the park. My Final Photo for May 23, 2023.
Starting From the Bottom
A mason seals a replacement drain on East College as work continues to resurface College from State to Spring. My Final Photo for May 22, 2023.
Flamingos On Vine
A quarter of flamingos grace the front yard of a home on Vine Street during its fourth Art Walk where the neighborhood displays art, performs music, and provides games and food for visitors. My Final Photo for May 21, 2023.
Straw-Sipping Sisters
Sisters share a fresh-made lemonade during a break in shopping at the Uptown Westerville Saturday Farmers Market on its opening day for the season. My Final Photo for May 20, 2023.
In The Depths Of Frog Friday
A youngster navigates his way through lily pads, aquatic plants, and mud searching for frogs, tadpoles, fishes, and snakes during Frog Friday at the Highlands wetlands. My Final Photo for May 19, 2023.
The Farm Shed
A single three-point antler is displayed on the stump of a downed tree on the Braun Farm after it was found by a farmer plowing the fields to plant soybeans and corn. My Final Photo for May 18, 2023.