The Stage to Himself

Fifteen-year-old A.J. Dotson played a brief private concert at a nearly empty Alum Creek Park Amphitheater on Sunday night. His family had gathered there for a pizza party to celebrate his birthday following the scheduled performance by the Westerville Jazz Orchestra. When the concert was cancelled due to extreme heat, A.J., a jazz fan who had brought his French horn along, took the opportunity to take the stage himself. My Final Photo for June 22, 2025.

Fifteen-year-old A.J. Dotson played a brief private concert at a nearly empty Alum Creek Park Amphitheater on Sunday night. His family had gathered there for a pizza party to celebrate his birthday following the scheduled performance by the Westerville Jazz Orchestra. When the concert was cancelled due to extreme heat, A.J., a jazz fan who had brought his French horn along, took the opportunity to take the stage himself. My Final Photo for June 22, 2025.

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Safety Check Under Clouds And sun

Safety Check Under Clouds And sun

A roofer checks his safety gear before shifting positions to lay shingles under a cloudy sky. As he moves, the clouds part, revealing the afternoon sun. My Final Photo for March 3, 2025.

Dog Walking At red Bank

Dog Walking At red Bank

A man strolls through Red Bank Park with his dog, soaking in the bright Sunday sunshine and the gentle breeze. My Final Photo for March 2, 2025.

Cold Can’t Stop Cookie Sellers

Cold Can’t Stop Cookie Sellers

A Girl Scout selling cookies in front of Graeter’s huddles against a wall, attempting to escape the cold wind blowing through Uptown Westerville on Saturday. My Final Photo for March 1, 2025.

Windy Wait

Windy Wait

Wisps of hair fly around a woman’s head as strong winds tug at her braided ponytail while she waits to cross State Street in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for February 28, 2025.

Winter Weather Workout

Winter Weather Workout

A kayaker battles wind and a thin layer of ice while circling portions of Hoover Reservoir for an afternoon workout. My Final Photo for February 27, 2025.

Hawk Hunting On Collegeview

Hawk Hunting On Collegeview

A hawk lifts off from a light pole on Collegeview after several tense moments studying a nearby field for prey. My Final Photo for February 26, 2025.

Welcoming Warmer Weather

Welcoming Warmer Weather

Warm weather, accompanied by light cloud cover, brings welcome relief to Westerville as clouds drift over the Holmes Hotel in Uptown. My Final Photo for February 25, 2025.

Lure For A Cold Catch

Lure For A Cold Catch

A fisherman drops his favorite lure into a hole in the partially frozen pond at Heritage Park, hoping to retrieve more than just a cold lure. My final Photo for February 24, 2025.

Birds Of A Feather …

Birds Of A Feather …

Three of five birdwatchers agree on where to search for their preferred bird, while the others look in a different direction. My Final Photo for February 23, 2025. https://1l.ink/QXDVP5X

Winter Roofers

Winter Roofers

Roofers work into the winter sunset, installing shingles on a new home at Tussic and Oxbow in Genoa Township. My Final Photo for February 22, 2025.

Scattergories Of Friday Night Fun

Scattergories Of Friday Night Fun

A foursome, including one person recovering from surgery, plays Scattergories while listening to artists performing at open mic night at Java Central in Uptown.

An Antique Bat

An Antique Bat

Westerville Antiques owner Luke Ernst holds the bat that flew into the store on Monday, soaring through every room on the first floor until it was finally trapped. My Final Photo for February 20, 2025.

Convocation Honors

Convocation Honors

Otterbein students use chalk to write accolades offered to students at the Honors Convocation set on Wednesday at Roush Hall. My Final Photo for April 22, 2025.

Roof Over The Galaxy

Roof Over The Galaxy

A roofer moves along the ridgeline of a walkway on the roof of one of the Galaxy at Polaris apartments as the complex begins pre-leasing the project on Ikea Way. My Final Photo for April 21, 2025.

First Sail In Ohio

First Sail In Ohio

Wearing one of his favored floppy-brimmed straw hats, Eric Miller prepares his SCAMP sailboat for its first sail in Ohio waters after purchasing it in Tampa and having it transported north. My Final Photo for April 20, 2025.

More Hands Off Protests

More Hands Off Protests

A couple wearing Harvard sweatshirts and carrying hand-lettered signs cheer on others gathered in Uptown Westerville Saturday to protest the policies of President Trump and Elon Musk. My Final Photo for April 19, 2025.

Curious Cat Watches Main

Curious Cat Watches Main

From a second-floor apartment, curtains drawn through open windows by Thursday’s brisk winds resemble the wide, watchful eyes of a curious cat gazing down on East Main Street. My Final Photo for April 18, 2025.

For the Better Angle

For the Better Angle

A photographer squats to get a better angle on his chosen subject at Boyer Nature Preserve in Westerville. My Final Photo for April 17, 2025.

Burger Bandit

Burger Bandit

Jenny Adkins reaches to pull the family dog away from her children’s burgers and fries as they enjoy a picnic in the pleasant weather at the wetlands in Highlands Park. My Final Photo for April 16, 2025.