Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Settled In For the Sunset
A couple relaxes in folding chairs overlooking the Red Bank Park area of Hoover Reservoir, enjoying the sunset before heading to dinner. My Final Photo for October 1, 2025.
Staying Safe At Home
A Westerville firefighter climbs down Ladder 111 after placing a banner on the main fire station for Fire Prevention Week, which includes warnings about rechargeable batteries. My Final Photo for September 1, 2025.
Fall Cleanup Uptown
A city service worker power-washes a set of trash and recycling bins Monday morning during the city’s fall cleanup effort. My Final Photo for September 29, 2025.
Driver Training On Skates
A driver practicing her maneuverability skills gets help from a friend on inline skates, guiding her through the obstacle course they set up in the Highlands Park parking lot. My Final Photo for September 28, 2025.
Family Homecoming
Otterbein graduates Dave Warner, 91 (Class of ’56), and his wife Joyce, 89 (Class of ’58), sit with their granddaughter Stephanie at the corner of Grove and West Main Streets, waiting for the start of the school’s homecoming parade on Saturday. My Final Photo for September 27, 2025.
Joyful Notes
A young child joyfully dashes across a giant floor piano during Fourth Friday in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for September 26, 2025.
Rainbow’s Arc Over Africa
A rainbow appears to land behind the barns at Yarnell Farm on Africa Road after a passing storm. My Final Photo for September 25, 2025.
Red Bank Fishing In Low Water
Three fishermen cast their bait into the small inlet at Red Bank Marina, where evidence of the lower lake level is most obvious for frequent visitors. My Final Photo for September 24, 2025.
Curbs Near Sharp Home
Curbs for the new road passing the historic Sharp House at East of Africa are laid by machine, with construction crews guiding the process. My Final Photo for September 23, 2025.
Blendon Lodge Landscaping
Workers from Miller Landscaping began work Monday, clearing the flower bed around the Masonic Temple in preparation for the Westerville Garden Club’s renovation on Saturday. My Final Photo for September 22, 2025.
Charlie Kirk Memorial
A small crowd gathered in front of City Hall for a memorial for Charlie Kirk, held simultaneously with his funeral service in Arizona. My Final Photo for September 21, 2025.
Timber Try-Out
A young boy operates the grappling arm of a tree service truck to lift a section of tree trunk, with guidance from a professional, during Saturday’s Arborfest at Alum Creek Park. My Final Photo for September 20, 2025.
Only Mud To Show For The Effort
Two muddy workers pose for a photo at the end of a rainy Tuesday, after making no progress installing a concrete culvert because the creek remained flooded. My Final Photo for November 25, 2025.
Fir Tree Perfection
Workers unpack fir trees, preparing them for display at the Oakland Nursery sales lot at Glengary Center in Blendon Township. My Final Photo for November 24, 2025.
Angler’s Sunset
Two fishermen move their boat through the shadowed shallows of Hoover Reservoir as the setting sun casts a warm glow on the trees across the water. My Final Photo for November 23, 2025.
Wrapped In Candy
A young girl wraps herself in a balloon candy cane given to her at the St. Paul Annual Deck the Halls Christmas Bazaar on Saturday. My Final Photo for November 22, 2025.
New Homes North West Street
A concrete pumper waits for the next truck to arrive while pouring the foundation for one of the new homes under construction at the entrance to Towns on the Greenway on North West Street. My Final Photo for November 21, 2025.
New Lowest Shoreline
Low water levels at Hoover Reservoir, temporarily reduced for dock and boat landing maintenance, expose the shoreline as a lone fishing boat drifts along the newly revealed banks. My Final Photo for November 20, 2025.
Patio Clearing Marks Winter’s Approach
Despite the mild weather, most of the outdoor seating at Jimmy V’s in Uptown has been cleared, and the waterfall is turned off as a sign of the upcoming winter. My Final Photo for November 19, 2925.