Making Chips

A city electric crew works along West Schrock Road, cutting away a freshly felled tree stump as the upper portion is fed into a wood chipper to protect nearby power lines. My Final Photo for January 6, 2026.

A city electric crew works along West Schrock Road, cutting away a freshly felled tree stump as the upper portion is fed into a wood chipper to protect nearby power lines. My Final Photo for January 6, 2026.

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Now And Then

Now And Then

Workers apply sheathing to the facade of the student center at Otterbein University transforming the original look into a more contemporary style matching the banner that hangs on a fence at the front of the building. My Final Photo for June 28, 2022.

With And Without Weeds

With And Without Weeds

The lower soybean field at the Braun Farms shows the effect of an application of weedkiller compared to a section of the field without spraying. My Final Photo for June 27, 2022.

Bishop Selfie

Bishop Selfie

Columbus Bishop Earl Fernandes uses a parishioner's phone to shoot a selfie with her during St. Paul's donut Sunday gathering after Mass. My Final Photo for June 26, 2022.

Saturday Market Friends

Saturday Market Friends

Three girls hold hands and lead their parents through the crowd at the Saturday Farmers Market in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 25, 2022.

Fourth Friday Follies

Fourth Friday Follies

A man, DORA drink in hand, shows his prowess at spinning the hula hoop during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for June 24, 2022.

Easy Sailing

Easy Sailing

A sailor signals another small sailboat during an afternoon enjoying the waters of Hoover Reservoir. My Final Photo for June 23, 2022.

From Red To White

From Red To White

A woman walks past a tree at the Highlands wetlands with a red spray paint marking a tree to be cut down, with white paint indicating it is not to be cut from the easement area of AEP overhead transmission lines. My Final Photo for June 22, 2022.  

Hot Tuesday Pool Party

Hot Tuesday Pool Party

The Lazy River pool at Highlands Aquatic Center bears the largest crowd Tuesday afternoon as temperatures passed the 90-degree mark. My Final Photo for June 21, 2022.  

Lunchtime At Alum

Lunchtime At Alum

Two mothers bite into their chicken sandwiches during lunch at Alum Creek Park where they waited for their children to complete choir camp at Otterbein University. My Final Photo for June 20, 2022.

Eucharistic Procession At St. Paul

Eucharistic Procession At St. Paul

Rev. Jonathan Wilson leads parishioners back into St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church following a Eucharistic procession around the church at the end of Mass on Corpus Christ Sunday. My Final Photo for June 19, 2022.

Following Directions

Following Directions

A toddler passes through a signboard indicating a more fun experience than staying with her parents at the Saturday Farmers' Market in Uptown Westerville Saturday morning. My Final Photo for June 18, 2022.

Firefly Flotilla

Firefly Flotilla

Fireflies scatter across the Braun Farm soybean field emitting their bioluminescent glow in hopes of finding a suitable mate to continue providing a light show for their human neighbors. My Final Photo for June 17, 2022.

Late Afternoon Casts

Late Afternoon Casts

Two fishermen stand at the edge of Hoover Reservoir Saturday with the afternoon sun reflected in the high waters of the lake. My Final Photo for February 3, 2024.

Just Drowning Bait

Just Drowning Bait

Jessie and Mark attend their rods with lines tossed into Hoover Reservoir in hopes of retrieving large catfish on a chilly and windy Friday afternoon.

Warming Uptown

Warming Uptown

Rooftops and buildings in Uptown Westerville feel the warmth of the sun after several weeks of cold and wet weather. My Final Photo for February 1, 2024.

Studying The Stone

Studying The Stone

Jeweler Bill Morgan resets a 1.28-carat diamond in its mount after examining the stone during repairs at Morgan’s Treasure in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for January 31, 2024.

Footer Filled

Footer Filled

The footer for the southern patio at High Bank Distillery is filled with about 30 yards of concrete pumped into forms that outline the shape of the raised deck. My Final Photo for January 30, 2024.

Winter Window Washings

Winter Window Washings

Plants and flowers in the front window of Talbott’s Flowers in Uptown get a spray wash to clear away the winter dust and cobwebs. My Final Photo for January 29, 2024.

Opening Move

Opening Move

A young chess player makes his opening move during a chess club meeting match at the Westerville Public Library Sunday afternoon. My Final Photo for January 28, 2024.