Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
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.
Blue Skies and Calm Waters
Blue skies, calm waters, and a warm spring sun greet a fisherman trolling along the shallow edges of Hoover Reservoir at Red Bank Park.
Rummikub and Relaxation At Hoover
Players at the Hoover Reservoir Red Bank shelter share laughs and strategy during a lively game of Rummikub, mixing sunshine, numbers, and friendship at their regular game play time on a perfect spring afternoon. My Final Photo for April 23, 2025.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
After Work Photo
The work crew that patched a section of sidewalk on East College poses for a photo after completing the job. My Final Photo for April 15, 2025.
Smash Park’s Faux Windows
A worker carves lines and ridges into preformed exterior panels to simulate windows at Smash Park, an indoor-outdoor entertainment complex under construction at Polaris and Cleveland Avenue. My Final Photo for April 14, 2025.
Summer Respite on Still Waters
A kayaker paddles into the waters of Hoover Reservoir from the Twin Bridges boat launch, seeking refuge in the nearly still waters of the lake on a very warm summer day. My Final Photo for June 24, 2025.
Last Hour Of Playground Fun
A young girl runs across an open field in the last hour before sunset, heading to the playground at Alum Creek Park North. My Final Photo for June 23, 2025.
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.
OldSkool Standard Setup
Wally Carl tightens the trucks on a Tony Hawk cruiser at OldSkool Skate Shop, where walls lined with bold, colorful decks set the tone for a hands-on approach to skateboarding culture for 24 years. My Final Photo for June 21, 2025.
Sunset Mile Runners
Silhouetted against the setting sun, runners complete one of four laps around the Otterbein track during a heat of the Sunset Mile, a series of paced one-mile races held Friday. My Final Photo for June 20, 2025.
Muddy Infield Play Approved
After getting the nod from his parents, a three-year-old eagerly plays with his toy trucks in the muddy infield at the Alum Creek Park baseball field. My Final Photo for June 19, 2025.
North West Storm Damage
Westerville police direct traffic around a tree that fell into the southbound lane of North West Street early Wednesday as a strong thunderstorm moved across Westerville, knocking down trees and damaging power lines. My Final Photo for June 18, 2025