Read F8 - The My Final Photo Newsletter
Golden Hour at Highlands Wetlands
A woman crosses the bridge at Highlands Wetlands, walking into the late afternoon sun as the cypress trees display their vibrant fall colors.
Sky Show Over Yarnell Farm
A lone starling breaks from the flock silhouetted against storm clouds behind power lines at Yarnell Farm on Wednesday evening. My Final Photo for November 5, 2025.
Practice Session
As the sun sets behind them, members of the Otterbein Marching Band rehearse on the sports field on North West Street. My Final Photo for November 4, 2025.
No Left Turn?
A Westerville police officer directing traffic steps around a car that wanted to turn left onto County Line Road from State Street, ignoring that his vehicle had blocked the left-turn lane while a crew worked to replace and repair the traffic signal system, which was turned off at the busy intersection.
Snapshot of the Season
Best friends pose for a photo taken with a point-and-shoot digital camera by the mother of one of them, framed by the golden colors of fall at the Alum Creek Park North Dam. My Final Photo for November 2, 2025.
Perseverance on Display
Two women sell handmade dolls and decorative trees in the main hallway by the student lockers at Westerville North High School during the Mark Twain Craft Bazaar. Above them, a banner reading “Perseverance,” one of the school’s core values, underscores the spirit behind their craft.
Autumn Angler
A lone angler steers his boat in a crossing pattern on Hoover Reservoir, trolling for the perfect catch on a crisp autumn afternoon. My Final Photo for October 31, 2025.
Rock Candy Halloween
One family found a creative way to hand out Halloween candy by placing it in the gaps of a stone wall along the sidewalk in front of their home. My Final Photo for October 30, 2025.
Pumpkin Difficulties
A young girl struggles to balance a pumpkin chosen on Wednesday at the Scout Pumpkin Sale at the Masonic Temple in Uptown Westerville. My Final Photo for October 29, 2025.
Out With The Old Power
AEP linemen transfer high-voltage lines from an aging utility pole to a new one along 3C Highway just north of Westerville on Tuesday. My Final Photo for October 28, 2025.
Cooper Road Repairs
An asphalt crew reshapes the curve on Cooper Road, laying down a fresh base layer to repair damage caused by speeding vehicles cutting the turn too hard. My Final Photo for October 27, 2025.
Autumn Calm at Red Bank
Bright autumn light filters through the golden maple leaves at Red Bank Park, casting deep shadows across the ground as two fishermen enjoy a quiet afternoon along the reservoir’s edge. My Final Photo for October 26, 2025.
Deceptively Warm Look
The late afternoon winter sun casts a deceptively warm glow over hay bales and an idle combine at the Braun Farm, even as temperatures drop into the teens at night and struggle to reach the mid-20s during the day. My Final Photo for January 15, 2026.
Blurring the Blues
A guitarist plays a blues riff on an acoustic guitar, his fingers a blur of motion as they dance across the fretboard while he waits for his daughter’s piano lesson to end. My Final Photo for January 14, 2026.
Cross Country Crossing College
A cross-country team crosses College Avenue on a training run late Tuesday afternoon. My Final Photo for January 13, 2026.
Streetlights Under The Winter Sun
A worker installs one of the first street lights for the city’s East of Africa business development project, silhouetted against the winter sun and a faint 22-degree halo. My Final Photo for January 12, 2026
Late Countdown To 2026
Three people pose behind the illuminated ‘2026’ sign at Rotary Park in Uptown as a phone on a tripod counts down to capture a belated New Year celebration photo. My Final Photo for January 11, 2026.
Colorful Answer To Dull Day
A couple walks side by side under green and pink umbrellas on a rainy afternoon in Uptown Westerville, with a steady, light rain and overcast skies giving the streets a quiet, reflective mood. My Final Photo for January 10, 2026.
Into The Creek Shallows
A fisherman wades into the shallows below the Alum Creek Dam in Westerville, carrying his tackle boxes as the blue shadows of late afternoon begin to darken the creek. My Final Photo for January 9, 2026.